Queen Kat designs is hosting a blog hop: Here are the blogs from first to last to go visit, there are a bunch of great ideas, fun projects and great people to meet along the way:
Queen Kat Designs: http://qkd.blogspot.com
Shannon Hawkins: http://shannonssentiments.blogspot.com/
Today’s Halloween treat box is a Sizzix die (www.sizzix.com) a large milk carton, I love the details of the sponging. Click on the Memory Making crafts link on my side bar to find out more about these adorable treat boxes.
I am doing cute coffin treat boxes for my friend Theresa’s die cut store. Click here to buy these boxes (un-embellished) from her web sight.
I made two of them “spooky and one of them a cut box for that dearly departed scrap booker or stamper from down the street, please note the details of the flowers and leaves, looks like felt and sewing right?! Well it is actually a die cut strip from a paper pack I recently picked up. I decorated the sides of teh box with ribbon just to pull the bottom and top parts together.
Mini blog candy winner is Mary Dawn, I tried to copy and paste her comment, but I’m getting a bunch of small error’s over the internet today (yes it is driving me crazy) Hey that’s a pretty short trip these days (lol).
I have at least four more projects to do for her from die cuts she graciously sent me to have examples on her websight, so I love to have my work shared in TWO places, I think it is fun!
I hope you guys enjoy the rest of the weekend, I am ready to finish up a few more projects and just crash.
Mini Blog candy will be given away tomorrow. Up for grabs, E51,E50,B93,100,B45
BG09,B37, E51, E93
These are a mixture of caio, sketch and origional markers. All in BRAND NEW condition (They are duplicates of ones I already have)
Here is the hint/trick…. I need to start receiving at least 10-15 post from DIFFERENT people as for comments any where on the blog or I will DISCONTINUE the blog candy for lack of participation.
You guys get out there and tell your friends about the mini- candy, The big candy (on October 12) had to change the give away date because of a previous commitment.
Right now in the “Big” pot, one stamp set (a surprise for the recipient), $75 in cash, an altered item made by me as well as some ribbon and a few surprises in the box. So get out there, promote my blog, get people to leave nice comments 10 to 15 of them a day so I know you guys are reading and willing to participate.
Ok, one more small thing, you will receive a altered tissue box holder see a sample by clicking on Theresa’s die cut web sight on the right side bar of my blog, they fit the tall skinny Kleenex type dispensers. These are so pretty and very practical. Don’t forget to check out her web sight for some really fun die cuts at really great prices.
Ok, I’ll try to get back in the blogging mode, I have really good news, Our Hobby Lobby opened today, and I am officially their new “paper crafts” instructor. I hope to do 2-4 classes a week and at least one crop a week. Oh this is gonna be fun. Visited the store the first time today, and had a blast shopping and seeing what all they have available.
Have a great weekend, be kind, loving and thoughtful, above all be faithful to God, of Service to others and always have a loving and generous heart. Be of good faith and STAMP HAPPY!
This is my “anything but a card” snow snow snow swap for Splitcoast stampers, I think it came out so adorable. In person it is very sparkly with lots of glitter and sparkle. The snowflake is a punch from Provo Craft.
If you guys aren’t keeping up, I want to encourage you to take advantage of on-line ads from Michael’s, AC Moore, Joanne’s and Hobby Lobby. Each have a link that you can click and get a coupon you can print and use. Today I saved a bunch using both my coupon and the usual special at Michael’s. There Bazzil was on sale last week and I used up like 3 coupons. I put the kid, and hubby in line and saved 40% per 100 piece pack, let me tell you it made a difference.
I guess many of you are wondering “where the heck has she been this week?” Well, from last Friday night until mid day Tuesday inpatient at Carroll County Hospital. Once again I had terrible blood pressure issues. This time it was complicated by a resting heart rate of 105. In the ER, the doc finally started IV Fluids and some other medications to settle things down. I have an appointment with an endocrinologist and cardiologist in the next two weeks.
As a side track (so to speak) I also decided to follow up with my Psychiatrist since this episode only heightened my current depression issues. He totally changed all my medications and is thankful I have found a good therapist. He is very proud of the fact in spite of these set backs I am keeping a positive attitude and outlook.
Today was pretty good, I was up really early (at least for me, ha ha) by 8:15 am, dressed and ready for my day. I had time to check email, tidy up and even stamp a quick card for a sick friend before heading to the Psychiatrist.
I think it is a little too convenient that there is a Subway and a Michael’s so close to his practice. I enjoyed a few hours of shopping after leaving my appointment. I even was able to accomplish some of the things I wanted to do as far as my household chores, so I can prepare for some upcoming events.
Now onto today’s topic, I would like to start a cow themed card swap. The cards should be full cards, you do not need to include envelopes, they should be 4 1/4 X 5 1/2″ folded. They should include at least two layers and one embellishment., Please make six cards and you will receive 5 back. Please email me your address and I’ll email you mine so we can have the swap started. I will update the blog daily with FIRST NAMES only of the swappers, Any season/theme is ok, just include a cow somewhere on the card.
Limit of 10 players at this time, but if it really takes off I’ll do 20 swappers. Please participate.
For those of you who are keeping up with blog candy, I have two surprise stamp sets, and the big prize is going to be …. wait for it, $75.00 in cold hard cash. Nope you didn’t miss read that. Please just put a link to this post on your blog for an extra chance to win. All you have to do is leave a comment any where on my blog for a chance to win. Drawing will be around October 10, but I am changing the date of October 12 since I have other plans on the 10th.
Please for those of you who suffer from depression, there is hope, don’t give up. Don’t be afraid to talk to a friend, a significant other, pastor or counselor. You can over come, you will have setbacks and you will have success.
The first two pictures where taken this morning, the last one was taken after lunch with Mike and Chad at our Kitchen table. Chad did a great job with the camera!
I really love the craft area I have, and that is where I took the first two shots, hope you enjoy them, I’m having a fantastic day!
