June

Hi all, as usual it's been quite some time since I actually posted something here. It's been a busy month. I went to Camp Aldersgate for Muscular Dystrophy camp for a week, then lots of birthday festivities, my dear old friend Esther and her kids were in town visiting, I went to Memphis to see Wicked, and finally my nephew Will was Baptised this weekend.
Here are a couple pics from the Baptism.




Now seriously, don't I have the cutest nephews ever???
I was overstaffed at work yesterday and today. Monday I was completely lazy and caught up on some much needed sleep. Today I was actually a little bit productive and had a little creative burst.
This first card is a CASE of one I did a few posts ago. This time, I used tissue paper for the flower. Sorry, I can't remember which blog I got that idea from, but I love it!


Recipe:
Cardstock Lavender moon, ink raspberry fizz, button, DP, Sentiment (Handwritten Notes) all PTI. Flower tissue paper.


This card was inspired by this cardand she was inspired by the SCS Color Challenge #225, and a Monday Mojo sketch #93.

Recipe: Cardstock PTI Vanilla, SU Not Quite Navy, So Saffron, DP K&Co Wild Saffron, Ribbon PTI Summer Sun, Stamps Retro Boutique by Rupa Shevde for Gina K. Designs, Sentiment PTI Damask Designs.

Hope all of you are having a wonderful summer!
Happy crafting,

The latest

The past couple of weekends I've been pretty productive (As far as crafting goes; housework, not so much).
This is a CASE of Dawn's card's color scheme and layout. Check out her blog. You'll be glad you did.

Here's a close up of the sentiment- "Tanks a lot". How cute is that?

Recipe: PTI Cardstock, DP, Ink, ribbon. Images and Sentiment Amy's Boutique from Amy R. Stamps

These next two cards were made with decorative paper scraps and a cute little chick.

Recipe: Cardstock, ink, ribbon, sentiment PTI, DP K and Company, Chick stamp ?clear dollar stamps--I've thrown away the packaging

Recipe: Cardstock, ink, ribbon sentiment PTI, DP Basic Gray Lily Kate, Chick stamp ?clear dollar stamps--I've thrown away the packaging

This card was inspired by me wanting to try out this paper pleating technique. YaYa Kimberly shared this ribbon that worked perfectly with the paper and buttons.


Recipe: Cardstock,ink, buttons, sentiment PTI, ribbon ?Michael's. DP PTI and Basic Gray

This next card is my attempt at this Splitcoast sketch challenge:


Recipe: DP, ink, cardstock, stamps SU, sentiment PTI
Below is my favorite. It was inspired by this wide paisley ribbon that Kimberly shared. I also tried out this little technique I've been seeing out in the blog-o-sphere. I layered graduated circles/ scalloped circles. I crumpled the top black circle then straightened it out and distressed the edges. The cardstock actually started separating into two pieces. Very cool.


Recipe: cardstock, ink, DP PTI, ribbon and brad unknown treasures from Kimberly's stash.

Anyway, that's about all I've got to share. Have a great week!
Happy crafting!

A few cards

This month I had a couple of baby cards to make. First is a card made for Audra and the soon-to-be-born Mason.

Recipe:Cardstock PTI, DP Basic Grey Lily Kate, Stamps Whipper Snapper Bundle of Joy, Ribbon PTI

This card was for Wendy and her twins Cason Paul and Marcy (I'm not too sure if that's how they're spelled). Wendy's twins came a bit early and last I heard were doing well in the hospital trying to figure out the whole eating thing.

Recipe: Cardstock PTI, DP Basic Grey Lily Kate, Stamps Whipper Snapper Designs Bundle of Joy

Here are a few cards I made at a crop night. I still haven't gotten too into the scrapping thing so I made cards.

Recipe: Cardstock, Stamps (Everyday Classics), ribbon, ink all by Paper Trey Ink, DP Stampin Up


Recipe: Cardstock (kraft,black, raspberry fizz and white), ribbon, ink, stamps all by Paper Trey Ink


Recipe: DP Stampin Up Summer Picnic, Sentiment PTI Handwritten Notes

YaYa Stacie had a card making class at the crop night. She showed us how to make two cool pop-up cards. She got the templates off of this site. Robert Sabuda is an incredibly talented pop-up illustrator. I have a couple of his pop-up books. They are so intricate and detailed. Our cards were very basic, but still give a neat "wow" effect when you open them. I had lots of fun opening mine up repeatedly once I got all the kinks worked out.

Recipe: Robert Sabuda pop-up template, white cardstock, markers


Recipe: Cardstock and ribbon Paper Trey Ink, DP Stampin Up Summer Picnic, Sentiment Paper Trey Ink Everyday Classics


Recipe: Cardstock, Ink, DP, Stamps (Life) all Paper Trey Ink

Ace of Cakes?

Have you seen the show "Ace of Cakes"? It's on the Food Network (I think). It's nothing short of amazing what these people can do with flour, sugar, and fondant. I know talented people. See for yourself.

For John-John's third birthday my brother-in-law, Shawn, took another stab at a fancy cake creation. John-John LOVES Buzz Lightyear so that's what inspired the cake. He made a planet that was two halves of a sphere covered in fondant put together, with a "ring" of candied sugar between the two halves of the sphere. It was pretty impressive. The kids were all treated to cupcakes with fluorescent green frosting and three marshmallow "eyes" to look like one of the aliens in Toy Story.


Then, at work we had a baby shower for Audra who is due in a few weeks. Angel, cake baker extraordinaire, really out did herself. The top of the cake was made to look like a lawn with pavers through it. Sitting atop the pavers was a stroller/ wagon that said "Newest Hog Fan" and had a little baby and a teddy bear in it. They were even covered up by a camo blankie. Sitting out on the lawn was a little doggie (Roscoe). It was incredible!



Here's the proud Mama to be, Audra. She was so surprised!

Like I said, I know talented people.

Back to work...

Ten days of not having to go to work has been wonderful, but all good things must come to an end. I'll be reporting back to work bright and early tomorrow morning. Can't wait to see all the mail and other fun stuff that'll be piled up for me...
I got in a little crafting today with YaYas Debbie and Kimberly. Here's what I came up with:

Recipe: PTI Melon berry paper, ribbon, buttons, dark chocolate DP, new leaf buttons. Stamps ??? a cute set I gave Kimberly for Christmas. The sentiment reads: "Trees teach us to stay grounded but also to never stop reaching for the sky".

A sympathy card:

Recipe: SU Soft Sky cardstock, Spring silhouettes DP, PTI New leaf cardstock and ribbon, PTI sentiment.

Here are some springy/ summery cards:

Recipe: PTI Summer sun and Pure poppy cardstock, PTI sentiment from Handwritten Notes, SU Washington Apple DP, Dress image Retro Boutique by Rupa Shevde for Gina K. Designs.

Recipe: PTI Pure poppy cardstock, Summer sun grosgrain ribbon, SU Washington Apple DP, Bikini image Amy's Boutique from Amy R. Stamps.
Hope you have a great week. Happy crafting!

More pics

When John first got to the hospital after baby Will was born, he marched into the room and asked to see his baby. He got up in Amy's lap and checked out his brother.

The looking lasted about 2.3 seconds when he decided to check out baby's face with all the adults in the room anxiously saying "gentle, be very gentle...just touch the top of his head".

Then, without prompting, John kissed his baby. Isn't that the sweetest thing ever?

Here's proud Auntie Lisa:

Since brother Will made his appearace, we've had another important birthday. John turned 3 on Feb 18th. Here's the birthday boy opening presents:

And once again kissing his baby:

I babysat John and Will a few nights ago. John periodically had to stop what he was doing to check on his baby. Here he is in his dinosaur jammies:

The little angel asleep:

Whew! How many posts was that? I think I'm caught up now...back to work on Monday.
Have a great weekend!

Valentines Day

About a month before Valentine's Day, YaYas Kimberly, Debbie, and I got together to do a little crafting. Kimberly had seen this cute project on one of the blogs. It's a cupcake baking kit---a cute way to package up a cake mix, frosting, and sprinkles. Here's Debbie with her completed project.

Here are some close ups of mine:


Cute project right? If someone were to give you this, you wouldn't make comments about the giver having nothing better to do would you? I gave this to John-John so he could have a special project to do with Mom and Dad now that his only child status has been taken away. Shawn rolled his eyes about the cute packaging...oh well, what does he know.
On the day before Valentine's Day baby Will had to be admitted to the hospital because he was very jaundiced and needed to be put under bili lights to bring down his bilirubin. That was the day of John's daycare Valentine's party. Amy had planned to go to the party with John, but couldn't because she had to take the baby to the hospital. So Aunt Lisa got to go to the party. The party basically consisted of LOTS of Cheetos cheese puff and cookie eating. Then there was a little running away from "the tickle monster".




All in all, big fun.
At the hospital, baby Will got his protective eyewear and was placed on a bili blanket and under bili lights. He stayed overnight for 2 nights (one night with Aunt Lisa babysitting so Mom could get some much needed sleep).


He looks so pitiful under the lights. Will is at home now, no longer a little pumpkin. He's a good baby, only cries if he's hungry or wet.
Stay tuned, one more baby post. I just KNOW you're dying to see more pics...