Happy Birthday!

Hi there!

How are things with you?  It was quite a change going back to work after
having had two weeks off for vacation.  But, I work with a great group of
gals, and we work as a great team.  One co-worker said to me, "I'm happy
to see that you are back again."  And she added, " I mean, I am really
really happy to see you again!"  Hehehe, we are teammies!  Barb and I
are alike in personality and just go to each other all the time to help
each other out.  So, it was nice hearing her say that sweet comment!

I seem to be gravitating towards green lately.  These colors are great
for a summer birthday card.  So, I thought how fun to enter the challenge
over at The Paper Players and have another birthday card on hand.  The
card is pretty self-explanatory.  And, no sewing or seam binding on
this card!  Huh?  Yep, that's right!  Well, I thank you for dropping by today!
Take care, hugs!

Supplies:

Paper:  Kraft Outlet, SU
Stamps:  SU
Ink:  SU
Punch:  EK
Emboss Folder:  SU(Polka Dot)
Dimensionals:  SU
Gems:  Darice
Ribbon:  SU
Twine:  PTI

Wishing You...

Hi Friends!

Are ya staying COOL?!  Whew, a hot day again for another
day or two!  I so hope it cools down for Sunday because we plan
to take my Mom to a concert in the park! 

The exciting news around here is that Obama made an unplanned
stop here in our town yesterday at our little restaurant!!!  And, darn
it, we didn't even get to see him!  We were out shopping and
went to a movie.  Obama also made a stop at one of our
orchards nearby.  I won't go into what my political views
are, but I think having the president stop in our town is exciting!

Ok, now on to my card.  This card is for my sis to celebrate
their anniversary.  I used paper from DCWV.  I just love
this paper for summer cards, so pretty!   I used three different punches,
gems, and pearls to brighten up the card.  Ribbon, pearl cotton, and
sewing to finish off this creation.  Thanks so much for dropping by
today, take care!

Supplies:

Paper:  DCWV, Kraft Outlet
Stamp:  Verve
Ink:  SU(Lucky Limeade)
Punch:  Martha Stewrat, EK, SU
Ribbon:  SU
Pearls:  Martha Stewart
Pearl Cotton  Jo-Ann Fabric

Tea Party!

Hi there!

It was time to take a break and go to my craft room last night! 
Oh, how I missed my crafting time!  The Shabby Tea Room is having
a fun challenge this week!  It calls for incorporating the colors from
the inspiration photo and to have an invitation theme.  I am happy
how this pocket card turned out.  It is my first attempt at one.  My
friend, Nancy, made one and gave me the dimensions.  Just email
me if you are interested on how to make this card.  I'm also entering
this card over at Papercraft Star and The Ribbon Reel.

Anyways, I ran out of the background paper, so I wasn't happy
about that, but certainly wasn't going to start over.  A lesson
learned there, of course.:-)  But, I did get out my embossing powder
and put gold emblossing around the tea cup edges and small
flourishes in the corners. The doily and sentiment were distressed
with tea dye ink.  Some yummy seam binding was addded along
with a fab button, twine, and pearls!  This pocket card was fun and
easy to make.  I know I'll be making more of them!

Here is the inspiration photo...

And, here is the inside panel for the card...

Supplies:

Paper:  My Mind's Eye, Kraft Outlet
Stamp:  Waltzing Mouse
Ink:  SU(Calypso Coral), Tim Holtz(Tea Dye)
Ribbon:  debssimpletreasures
Pearls:  Martha Stewart
Puch:  EK
Die:  Spellbinder's (Tea Cup)
Emboss Powder:  Tim Holtz(Fine Gold)
Button:  Tim Holtz

Vacation Pics...

Hi there!

How's everything in your world?  It's hot hot hot here in NW Ohio.  It was hot in
Key West last week while we were vacationing, but even more hot here...whew!
I have a feeling we are in for a HOT summer!  Thank goodness for air
conditioning!  I'm slowly getting back to the usual here.  I'm still off for the rest
of this week from work, but the house cleaning need my attention.  I cleaned a
neglected closet and garage windows today, dresser drawers, and laundry.
We took time out to watch the fireworks...always fun!  And, I thank God for
our freedom!  A big THANK YOU for all our servicemen who make
that possible!!!  I hope you all have a great 4th of July holiday!

OK,  on to my vacation pics.  We got some very lovely sunset pics that I'd like to share...

One more sunset pic...

Here is the iguana we saw crawling up the palm tree

right outside our hotel room...

Isn't he cute?? :-))

Pic of hubby and me at southernmost point of USA...

Nope, didn't do the parasailing, but it did look fun!

You still with me?

Gorgeous flower...

Hemingway house...

And, there are about 40-50 cats who live at

Hemingway house that are polydactyl, which 

means that some have 6 toes.  They

are darling sweet cats!

One more sunset before saying goodnight...

take care!