Foodless Friday- MB update - CPS137

No food this Friday.  UGH...I made a beautiful pot of chili last night to celebrate the first chill of autumnal weather here in the tropical south and totally forgot to take a photo.  There was a tiny bit left over after sharing some with our contractor so I will try to snap a picture later today.

I do have a card and a peek at what's happening in the master bath.  I used the sketch from Card Patterns CPS137.

This card was made using Creative Imaginations Paint It DP and Die Cuts and Twinkling H20's.  The sentiment is from Rubbernecker Stamps.  The Mustard Green matched that gorgeous May Arts ribbon perfectly and I so love the shimmer.  I almost felt like an artist swiping my brush across the paper...almost!

Supply List
Cardstock - Papertrey Ink; Designer Paper - Creative Imaginations Paint It with Luminarte
Ink - Tsukineko Versafine black, Copic Special Black marker
Sentiment - Rubbernecker Stamps - 582-05
Other -  May Arts ribbon, ivory mulberry roses (the black one is colored with Copic marker), string and stick on pearls, dimensionals, sewing machine

Ok, here's a sneak preview of what's happening the bathroom.  I'll show you a before and after so you can see the difference.

This is the old shower area on the left before.

Demolition!

The almost completed shower and the new tile....we're getting there! 

                                                         

Don't forget to leave a comment for my May Arts/Core'dinations/Petaloo giveaway.  I'll draw the winner tomorrow.

little cutie pie

I just adore this image so thought it might be good practice for my Copics.  Practice, practice, practice.

DH is home today chopping down a tree that I told him would shade the vegetable garden if we put it where he wanted it but for some reason, he didn't listen sooooooo, now he has a job.  It was a big ugly, messy oak that was in the wrong place to begin with.  We inherited it when we bought the house.  It just got bigger and uglier and messier.  The neighbors are very happy to be getting some firewood.

Supply List
Cardstock/Designer paper - PTI
Stamps - Eline; PTI
Ink - Memento, Copics
Other - ribbon, stick on pearls, PTI banner die, Spellbinders scalloped circle

WOYWW 124

This has been a week of  "the faster I go, the behinder I get".   I'm guessing it will only get worse now that the holidays are upon us...eeek!  Where did the summer go?  It's been a week of  "liquid sunshine" here in the Sunshine State...not sure the pond can take too much more water and my poor little vegetable plants are probably drowning although it's been to wet to go check on them.

It's time for WOYWW#124 across the pond. Julia has her workdesk cleaned up nicely and mine just gets worse by the moment.  I think once the all the various projects reach some level of completion it might get better, you think?

I'm giving you a wide view as I don't want to give away any secrets.

Don't forget to donate to Katie Renz' fund if you can.  The button is at the top right of my page.  Katie's story is here if you're unfamiliar.

Also, I have a giveaway coming at the end of May Art/Core'dinations/Petaloo Week here. 

Clean & Simple Teapot Tuesday

The CAS challenge this week on SCS140 is a theme - Cupcakes!  It just so happens that the Teapot Tuesday challenge MMTPT168 this week is also - Cupcakes! so I waited to combine them both to send to  Elsie in Aurora, Colorado.  Elsie's birthday is Oct. 31.  She's the mom of the co-pilot of the helicopter that was shot down with all the Navy Seals aboard a few weeks ago.   We're hoping to try to bring her some birthday cheer so no Halloween or sad cards...just cupcakes...lots and lots of cupcakes!

I'm running on 2 hours of sleep so keeping this short and simple because very soon I will cease to make any sense at all.  Here's the inspiration teapot Cindy chose.  I decided to go with the pattern and pretty colors.

Look what I caught...after I took the photo!

That pearl is definitely not supposed to be there...guess it's tired too.

Supplies:
Cardstock - SU, Girls Paperie
Ink- Memento, Copics
Stamps - There She Goes Cupcakes
Other - stick on pearls, paper doilie, stickles, MA ribbon

It's a Triple - May Arts, Petaloo and Core'dinations Giveaway

We're doing it again!  May Arts is teaming up with Petaloo and Core'dinations and you KNOW what that means...it's projects galore and prizes, too!!

Here's a tiny bit of my tutorial project for you...

Head on over to my post to see what's on the tree, leave a comment,  then pop back in here and tell me what you saw.  I've got lots of Petaloo flowers and some Core'dinations A2 cardstock for one or maybe even two lucky people.  Leave a comment on the May Arts site to win a bunch of fun products from the Big Three!

Clean & Simple Monday

Today is my DH's birthday.  We have grown old together and I have to say, the second half is so much better than the first was.  We celebrated yesterday, just the two of us and it was good.  I never, however, give him his card until his actual birthday so here is what he got this morning when he got up to make the coffee...yes, he does that!

I wanted something simple but not fishing or BBQ like I usually do and then I spied a old deck of cards that we got at Churchill Downs years ago.   They give the cards they use for gambling away (no we didn't do that!) but first they put a hole clear through the entire pack of cards...box and all.  I have no idea why.  Now you know where the idea for the banner die across the front came from.  He had a hole clean through his middle!

He left me a sweet note saying he loves this card the mostest of any...maybe 'cause I wrote mushy stuff inside, you think?

Supplies:

Cardstock - PTI

Stamps - PTI Enjoy the Ride

Ink - Tsukineko Versafine

Other - playing card, PTI banner die, computer generated sentiment, stick on bling

Rubbernecker Stamps Halloween Blog Hop

It's time for the Rubbernecker Stamps Halloween Blog Hop!  The Rubbernecker Design Team aka "The Stampin' Sisterhood", has created some spooky cute Halloween projects for you and because it's Halloween, we have a treat for you, too!  Be sure to read on to find out how you can win.

I created these spookily elegant nugget boxes using Rubbernecker Stamps Halloween Set 1 (473).  The images are heat embossed with black embossing powder.

Now whoooo could resist these treats?

I used the same set with the Rubbernecker Sleepy Hollow Tree (590) to create a fun little Halloween scene on this card.  The owl is heat embossed, cut out and popped up on a foam dot.

You can find another card I made using the Halloween Set 1 here.  I used Halloween Set 3 to create this cute little treat box.

Now grab a cup of your favorite beverage, settle in and visit each Sister's blog.  Leave a comment at each blog for your chance to win your choice of one of these adorable Halloween sets.  You should end up at the Rubbernecker blog.

Here's your blog route.  If you arrived from Bev's blog, you're in the right place.

Bev Gerard

Charlene Driggs (that's me!)

Charlene Merrick

Frances Gumprecht

Holly McMillen

Jacquie Peifer

 Jen Charboneau
 Jennifer Cuthbertson
 Joan Ervin
 Judy Rozema
 Julia Aston
  Karen Hunsaker
 Kecia Waters
 Kittie Caracciolo
 Maria Gurnsey
 Rubbernecker Stamps

 

Book Makeover

Ok, I'll fess up if you will...do you stuff your cookbooks and craft books full of bits of paper with recipes and ideas?  I know I do.  Hop on over the May Arts Blog.  I've got an idea for you to solve that little dilemma and it takes only a few minutes!  Here's a sneak peek...now head over to see the rest of the story!

Foodie Friday - Wicked Good Halloween Wishes

Happy Foodie Friday!  We try to eat seasonally at our house (unless I've frozen or canned something!) so we eagerly await the arrival of the new crop of crisp apples.  Some to eat out of hand and some for this yummy pie.  I make it as often as I think our waistlines can handle it.  :-)  I posted the recipe way back in 2009 so I've put it on a printable doc for you so you can have some too.  You can also find the link on the Recipe page above for future reference.

Praline Taffy Apple Pie...yes, Virginia, it's that wicked good!!

Don't forget to make the Perfect Pie Crust recipe to go with it but I bet you have some in the freezer. ;-)

Wicked good pie needs a wicked good Halloween card to go with it.  I used the sketch from Mojo Monday 210.   I left off the sentiment panel and opted to stamp my sentiment below the border because I didn't want to cover up all that lovely glittery paper.  Think I'll be forgiven?  I used the elegant bats from Rubbernecker Stamps Halloween Set 1.

You'll want to pop back in on Sunday...the Rubbernecker Stamps DT is hosting a Blog Hop and there will be a prize along the way!

I used Versamark to stamp the small bat background and just a strip of glittery K & Co. paper.  The single bat is heat embossed with black detail embossing powder.  I dipped the edges of the cardstock in glue and glitter for extra sparkle.

Supply List:

Cardstock - Papertrey Ink

Designer Paper - K & Co.

Stamps - Rubbernecker Stamps Halloween Set 1

Ink - Tsukineko Versamark

Other - MS glitter, ribbon, Spellbinders Square dies, MS border punch, black detail EP

Happy News

Happy News.  I am honored to announce that I've been chosen to be a member of the Sparkle N Sprinkle Design Team!

 I learned about Sparkle N Sprinkle when I attended the Copics class a few weeks ago.  Several of the ladies there were just raving about the glitters, flocks and stamps so I HAD to go take a look.

They were having a DT Call so I decided to throw my hat into the ring.   I'm waiting for my order so be sure to stay tuned for lots of glittery future fun.

WOYWW..... Birthday Boy

We have alot of family and friend birthdays this month!  This one is for our son's nephew.  I can't remember if he'll be 11 or 12.  Either way, too old for a cutesy card.

Supplies:

Paper - Neenah, K & Company, SU

Stamps - Papertrey Enjoy the Ride

Ink - Memento, Copic markers,  Versafine Black

Other - Papertrey dies, May Arts ribbon, dew drops, sewing machine, corner rounder, edge distresser

Now for a peek at my workdesk for WOYWW #123.  (Due to the time difference, I'm usually in bed by the time Julia posts so I have to linky up in the a.m.)  I'm working on some DT projects so have to keep the view small this week.  Be sure to pop over to see what the rest of world is up to this week.

Necessarily boring....for now.......... 

A bit of the new tile went on the shower wall today...it's rather a frightening experience hoping that what you loved in the store, you will love on YOUR floor. 

Swimming for Katie

From October 10-12 some of the best stampers are joining together to support and encourage our friend and fellow stamper, Katie Renz, who is currently battling inoperable gastric cancer. If you're not familiar with her, Katie’s cancer story started just before Christmas last year. This young, beautiful, healthy, vibrant mother of 3 with her infectious smile was suddenly diagnosed with an inoperable cancer, virtually overnight. A few tummy aches and then stage 4 gastric cancer. Her first post about it is here. The idea of “Swimming for Katie” came from her recent post here.

This exclusive stamp used in my sample, designed by Becky Oehlers is available as a clear stamp, as well as a digis or a dig and SVG cut file. 100% of the profits go to Katie's fund to help her and her young family. Her husband Kevin and her three young children need our help and support. In addition to the Keep Swimming Octopus, Marianne Walker and True =D Doodle Designs both also donated digis that are for sale. Direct donations are also being accepted. Information central is HERE. This is a permanent page that will stay active at i {heart} papers with current information and the full 3 day blog hop listing, as well as the donation button.

I am proud to say that this card was designed by sweet little 10 year old neighbor, Gillian.  I was watching Gillian while her mother ran an errand and when I told her about Katie, she immediately wanted to make a card.  I showed her a sketch and she got right to work picking papers, ribbon and markers.  I think she did an amazing job!

HERE ARE ALL THE ITEMS AVAILABLE FOR SALE TO BENEFIT KATIE

I hope you will join me in supporting Katie through a purchase or donation. The following is a list of everyone who has projects posted today. I hope you will be inspired by them and moved to purchase or donate. Thank you!"

Ashley Harris

 Clare Buswell

 Jessica Diedrich

 Lisa Somerville

Charlene Merrick

 Eva Dobilas

 Judy Rozema

 Sharon Doolittle

 Tifany DeGough

 Windy Robinson

Ashley Cannon Newell

 Connie McCotter

 Heidi Van Laar

 Karen Maldonado

 Lori Craig

 Melissa Phillips

 Tosha Leyendekker

 Amy Kolling

Angela Thomas

Angelica Suarez

 Angie Blom

 Becky Oehlers

 Betty Wright

 Bev Gerard

 Brenda Weaver

 Carolyn King

 Chari Moss

 Charlene Driggs

Cindi Bisson

 Claire Brennan

 Corinna McGregor

 Craft Critique

 Karen Hunsaker

Keely Yowler

Kelly Schirmer

 Keri Lee Sereika

 Kim Hughes

 Kimber McGray

 Kittie Caracciolo

 Kristin Eberline

 Wendy Price





Demolition Derby & a Moxie Fab Challenge

I've got some master bath "before" photos for you but first:

This is for the Moxie Fab Treat Yourself Tuesday Trigger this week.  It's a good thing it's only a photo because if I had a spoon.....

I was smitten with those warm colors, the lacy ironwork of the table and the apple garnish.  Now, where's that spoon?!
Supplies:
Card base - The Cutting Cafe Apple Card
Cardstock - Papertrey Kraft, Dark Chocolate; Graphic 45 On the Boardwalk Collection
Stamps - Papertrey Fall Jar Fillers
Ink - Versacolor Jumbo Java, Gingerbread
Other - sewing machine, doily, hand cut leaves, Papertrey Ink die

I don't have a Foodie Friday post but I do have some eye candy for you.  Look what my sweet DH brought home

18 beauties..I think I love him.

Now the bathroom! Here are a few before shots.

My side 2 days ago - we have NEVER used that giant pink tub.

His side- that glass door is the shower.

My side yesteday - good bye pink tub, pink tile. I won't miss you.

                                    His side yesterday - good bye pink shower, I won't miss you either!

The drama continues..........

Boo!

I love to make and fill little "boo boxes" for Halloween to give to the special people in our lives.  This one goes to our grandson.  Head over to the May Arts blog for all the details and to see the rest of the project.