Mascluine Cards...

Hi Again!

*Please remember to comment on my blog candy, which is due on
8-10-12.  You can click on the photo of my candy on the side bar.*

I hope you are having a great weekend!  I needed some masculine cards
made up to thank my son and his friend.  My son's friend, Charlie,
brought back some yummy goodies of peaches and strawberry rhubarb
jam while visiting with his parents in North Carolina.  So, the above
card is for Charlie.  The next card is for my son, Jeremy...

He worked very hard on getting our computer back in working order.
New parts were bought, but the parts were defective.  He had to send
them back to the factory.  Anyways, it was a long process!  And, we
are so happy to have our computer back again!  I don't have a computer
stamp, but he does play hockey in a rec league.  So, I  colored the hockey
image with colored pencils for this card.  I recently bought the star
embossing folder.  I thought I could also use it for other occasions
such as 4th of July, Christmas, and birthdays.  I love
the added touch it gave for this card.  Well, thanks so much
for dropping by today!  Time to enjoy some evening weather
by taking a short bike ride.  Take care, hugs!

Supplies:

Paper:  Close to My Heart, Recollections
Stamps:  Close to My Heart, Simon Says Stamp(Sara D),
                Stampabilities, Hero Arts
Ink:  SU(Black, Cajun Craze)
Embossing Folder:  Paper Studio
Colored Pencils:  SU
Twine:  Martha Stewart
Brads:  Hot off the Press

Blog Candy!!!

***BLOG CANDY!!!***

Hi Friends!

I'm late posting this for my blog candy, but here it is now!  July 24th was
my second year blog anniversary!  I didn't offer any blog candy last year, so
I am hoping this collection of goodies makes up for it! 

Anyways, I want to express my deep gratitude to all my blog friends out
there!  It is just amazing the friendships that are made in the craft blog
world!  So many people have given me support, inspiration, and friendship.
I think back on some of my first cards that were made and think I have
come a long way because of you, friends!  It gives me so much pleasure
to relax and create.  And, I love seeing all your creations, too!  So,  I
will have the blog candy up for two weeks until August 10th.  You may
become my blog follower, if you wish.  I will not make that a stipulation.
I will have my husband pick a number out of a hat on August 10th!

Again, thank you so much from the bottom of my heart for your
support and great friendships!!!  Take care, hugs!

A closer view of the paper packs...

Here is the list of the yummy goodies that will go to one lucky winner!

 1.  Three glass jars of Prima flowers

 2.  Paper packs...(2) Authentique, (1) Cosmo Cricket

 3.  Fall Splendor Stamp Set(Unity)

 4.  K&Company journal pockets

 5.  K&Company embossed stickers

 6.  American Craft flowers

 7.  Martha Stewart punch

 8.  Kaisercraft pearls

 9.  Prima flower centers

10.  Chipboard banner elements(Jenni Bowlin)

11.  Ink(SU-Real Red)

Friends

Hi Again!

It is so good to get back to crafting again!  This is my second post for the
day.  Stay tuned because I have one more post after ths one!  This card
is being entered for the Inspired by Stamping Challenge.  I love the
inspiration colors of blue, yellow, and peach.

The inspiration photo...so so lovely...

I knew I had some beautiful Prima paper on hand to make this card.
I fussy cut a little bird and place it behind the bird cage.  Little
Prima flowers were placed on the bird cage.  The die labels were
sponged with tea dye ink.  Buttons, gems, and ribbon to finish off
the card.  Ok...onto one more post for today.  And, it's a fun exciting one...
stay tuned!  Thanks for stopping by today!  Take care, hugs!

Supplies:

Paper:  Prima, Kraft Outlet
Stamp:  SU(Tiny Tags)
Ink:  SU(Crumb Cake), Tea Dye(Ranger)
Bird Cage:  Kaiser Craft
Dies:  SU
Flowers:  Prima
Buttons:  My Stash
Floss:  Jo-Ann Fabric
Ribbon:  SU(Pool Party)
Pearls:  Paper Studio

Good Luck!

Hi Friends!

I didn't think it would take me this long to get back to posting on my blog!
Life certainly does get in the way of crafting!  Work has been
busy ...busy!  Also, my mother-in-law was sick last week.  But, she is doing
much better.  I've had some back issues and got a test yesterday.  We
shall see what the doctor says next week.  Please keep me in your
prayers regarding that since I have been battling this back pain off
and on for nearly a year now.  So many things are going through my
head such as if it's not good news what would be my work limitations,
etc.  But, I just need to take it one day at a time...sigh.

OK...on to my card!  This card is for our secretary who is changing
jobs.  She is moving to another department.  So, it is good that we
will still see her from time to time.  I have worked with her for nearly
fifteen years.  We will miss her dearly.  She always is there to help
when needed...a real sweetheart!  Peggi, our secretary loves flowers,
so a card with flowers was made with sentiment of  "Good Luck"
inside the card.  I made the card large enough for all of us to sign.
Another nurse, Sue, in our department is making a garden decoration
for Peggi.  So, next week will be bittersweet of having a potluck party to
wish Peggi a fond farewell!  Thanks for dropping by today!  Take care, hugs!

Supplies:

Paper:  K&Company, Recollections
Ribbon:  Really Reasonable Ribbon
Flowers:  Martha Stewart
Gems:  Darice