It's May Arts/Graphic 45 Blog Week!

I'm so excited...just like a kid - at Christmas!  The May Arts DT has partnered with the DT from
 - squeal like a girl -
                                                              Graphic 45!!



We've paired May Arts Ribbons and Graphics 45 to bring you a week full of fun, giveaways and projects.  We'll be posting our projects on our individual blogs so grab a cuppa something, a Christmas cookie and come along, 'cause you'll want to see it all. 

Another good part is that you get a few bites a day so you won't have to spend hours hopping around - double coolness and more cookies.  ;-)

Today is my day! Be sure to stay until the end of this post because I have links to more FABULOUS May Arts designers and awesome Graphic 45 designers. Here we go...

I'm determined to be more organized this year.  (I think I say that every year.) So, I've created a Monthly Card Organizer.  Each month has a calendar for noting special events and a pocket to insert the cards for that month.   I kept the embellishments to a minimum because I want to be sure my cards will go in each pocket undamaged.

Remember, you can click on any photo to make it larger.

Graphic 45 An ABC Primer Collection, Graphic 45 Staples Flowers; May Arts 1.5" Black/Ivory, Cotton Crochet Lace, Velvet String

Graphic 45 Christmas Emporium, Martha Stewart Snowflakes, plastic snowman, sewing machine

Graphic 45 Le' Romantique, An ABC Primer;  May Arts Champagne Silk Ribbon

Graphic 45 An ABC Primer, metal clip, sewing machine

Graphic 45 Le'Romantique, On the Boardwalk; sewing machine

Graphics On the Boardwalk, An ABC Primer; sewing machine

Graphic 45 An ABC Primer, Teresa Collins chipboard, Recollections leaves

Graphic 45 Christmas Emporium, An ABC Primer

Other Supplies

Bazzill 12 x 12; Papertrey Ink Kraft; Bind it all; Calendar Organizer Tutorial/calendar download

Be sure you check out the fabulous designs this week from the May Arts and Graphic 45 Design Teams.

Here's a list day by day...

Monday

May Arts

Latrice Murphy

Candy Rosenburg

                                                                            Graphic 45

Lynette Carroll

Jane Tregenza

Jack and Cat Curio

Tuesday

May Arts

Charlene Driggs (that's me!)

Ellen Sosnoski

Jen Shears

Graphic 45

Melaine Forbes

Laura Denison

Wednesday

May Arts

Jenifer Cowles

Jingle

Graphic 45

Robin Shakoor

Yuka Hino

Gloria Stengel

Thursday

May Arts

Jinky Kowalski

Karen Baker

Britta Swiderski

Graphic 45

Sherry Cheever

Hilde Janbroers

Friday

May Arts

Kimberly Jones

Peggy Cain

Vera Yates

Graphic 45

Tara Orr

Nancy Wethington

Nicole Eccles

Don't forget to leave your comments....you know there will be surprises.

Not a Creature was Stirring except............

one little mouse.  Here's a sneak peek!  Head on over the May Arts blog to see what this little mouse has to show you.  There's a complete supply list and tutorial as well.  As usual, leave me a comment there to win some awesome ribbon of your choice.

Stampin Sisterhood Challenge

                                                  
It's time for another Sisterhood Sunday Challenge on the Rubbernecker Stampin' Sisterhood blog.  Here's the photo for this week. 
                                                           

Here's my take.  I chose to focus on the sketch.  You can choose the lights, the colors, the sketch...whatever inspires you.

I'm not a cat lover but I do love this set of sassy cats from the Cat Set - 597.  I made two frames using Spellbinders Square dies then I popped up the black frame with foam tape. 

 I'd love to know what you think!  Remember, you have a week to play along and of course, there's a free Rubbernecker stamp of your choice and a chance for entire free set at the end of the month for one lucky stamper who plays along.

Supplies:
Cardstock - Neenah; Papertrey solids, Martha Stewart DP
Stamps - Rubbernecker Stamps Cat Set - 597
Ink - Versafine black
Other - Martha Stewart punches, Spellbinders Square dies, foam tape, Glue dots, PTI edger die

Foodie Friday - So it begins...

I've procrastinated until I can't so it's time for the baking to begin!  This is how my kitchen will look for the next several days.....

Busy times call for easy menus so I pulled out a favorite that can be on the table in under 30 minutes.  I've posted it previously but since there are always new visitors who pop in, I thought a re-run would be ok.  I've also put it into pdf format for you to print out.

YUM!  Hot Browns!  Our favorite way to use up the Thanksgiving turkey breast.  I store mine in the freezer in Foodsaver bags portioned out for 2 servings. (about 1/2 lb.) 

I shot this before I put the bacon on.  Feel free to leave off the tomato if you don't like it.  This recipe was created at the Brown Hotel in Louisville, KY and the story is the brothers who came up with the idea fought over whether or not to add the tomato.  It's delish either way.

Back to the baking..

WOYWW? - Ribbon Carousel Challenge - Peppermist Twist

Ribbon Carousel Challenge RCC32

Well, gonna do a dance and it goes like this

The name of the dance is the peppermint twist

In a night like this - a peppermint twist

Round and round, up and down

Round and round, up and down

Around and around, and a up and down and a

                                                      One, two, three kick, one, two, three go...

Oh yes,  I'm old enough to remember when the twist was first introduced....and I can still do it, thank you very much....Grab your kids and go here to listen and DANCE; they will love it!!!  That is, right after you see my rendition of the Peppermint Twist Ribbon Carousel/May Arts style.  May Arts is sponsoring the challenge this week on Ribbon Carousel and you know what that means....FREE RIBBON!!

I glittered the WHOLE tag!

Wrapped the handle and stamped the tissue paper to match.

This is just a simple white bag that you get in the value packs at Michael's or JoAnn's.  I made it a bit taller with my lucious May Arts Ribbon.  I stamped the tissue paper with Rubbernecker's Snowflakes Set 587.

Be sure to twist on over to Julia's Stamping Ground for WOYWW131 this week to see what Christmas goodies may be popping up all over the world.  I've got a gift card holder in progress for our granddaughter.

Also entered in Truly Madly Crafty - Christmas Challenge

Craft Your Passion #87 - Anything Goes & Glitter(!)

Supplies

white gift bag

May Arts Ribbons

extra strong double sided tape
tag, glitter

Stamps - Rubbernecker Snowflakes Set 587, SU retired

Ink - Real Red, Green Galore

Clean and Simple Monday - Twine

Sorry to be so late but 'tis the season.  Tomorrow begins the "Great Cookie Baking Adventure" so I probably won't get in much stamping time.  I make all the dough first then bake, bake, bake.  I've promised myself I WILL NOT make the 800+ cookies I did last year. 

I desperately needed some stamp therapy. The CAS147 this week is to use twine.  My MIL and SIL share the same birthday so I made two similar cards using the front and back designs Bazzill paper.  I love this fresh color combo!  I think I'll send this one to my SIL....

                                                
and this one to my MIL who will be 97 years young.

Thanks so much for hanging in there...I'm also working on DT projects so stay tuned for some fun.

Supplies:
Paper - Neenah; Papertrey; Bazzill
Ink - Colorbox Cranberry
Stamps - PTI Big Birthday Wishes
Other - May Arts twine, PTI dies

Where Women Create First Day Giveaway

So sorry, no food this Friday as I made a fabulous soup but so forgot to take pictures of it.......grrrr..  I'm preparing for the big Christmas Cookie Baking so stay tuned.

I do have a fabulous giveaway to tell you about though.  Head over to WHERE WOMEN CREATE.  Not only are there amazing artists over there, but they're having a HUGE holiday giveaway...and I do believe I spied some May Arts Ribbon in there.

Ho ,Ho, Ho

May Arts/Lawn Fawn Project and Giveaway Number 2

It's my turn to show you what I did with May Arts and the cute Lawn Fawn stamps.  Head here, leave me a comment and you could win these



PLUS 3 rolls of ribbon of your choice!!!

Here's a sneaky peek at my project. 

                                

May Arts/Lawn Fawn Blog Week!

Woo,Hoo...it's time for................



 May Arts and Lawn Fawn have teamed together to bring you a week of fun and prizes!!



All these PLUS 3 spools of RIBBON!!  Just head over the MA blog and leave a comment. 

Teapot Tuesday - Katie Renz son, Hunter

Dear fellow bloggers,  I am unable to leave comments on any blogs.  I've asked Blogger for help...anyone else having that issue or know a work around for it?

This week's Teapot Tuesday Destination (MMTPT174) is Katie Renz' oldest son, Hunter.  You can read Katie's story here.  We're hoping to bring a bit of happiness for his 12th birthday.   There is a nice post and pictures of Katie and Kevin's twins opening the cards they received for their birthday a few weeks ago there as well. 

Hunter LOVES Harry Potter so our assignment is to make cards with 2 circles (like Harry's glasses).  You get extra cookies if you bring a wizard!

I  cut acrylic circles to act as lenses for my "glasses".   I love the glittery swirls on the DP from My Mind's Eye Glitter Book.

Here's the address if you'd like to send Hunter a card:

Hunter Renz

PO Box 5913

Bellingham, WA  98227-5913

Supplies: 

Paper - PTI, My Mind's Eye, AC Specialty

Stamps - Happileigh Scrappin digi, PTI Big Birthday Wishes, SU Birthday Best

Ink - Memento, Copics

Other - Stickles, foam tape, May Arts velvet string, acrylic sheet, Spellbinder circle dies, PTI number and banner dies

Rubbernecker Sisterhood Sunday Challenge - SSN1

It's Sunday and that means it's time for another "Sisterhood Sunday" challenge over at  the Rubbernecker Stamps Stampin Sisterhood Blog.

Our "big sister" Jacquie has cooked up a sketch challenge for you to play along with this week and Dave, aka Mr. Rubbernecker, is offering a stamp of choice to one lucky participant with the chance to win a full set of your choice at the end of the month.  Head over to the Stampin' Sisterhood for all the details and to see what the other Sisters have created to inspire you. 

Here's this week's sketch:

Here's my take on it.  I opted to place my sentiment on the oval (feel free to make this any shape you'd like) and pearl accents on the top panel in place of the sentiment.  I let my beautiful designer paper from October Afternoon be my vertical panel.

Don't forget....the Rubbernecker Black Friday 45% off sale ends today!

Supplies

Paper - PTI; October Afternoon

Stamps - Rubbernecker Sorrow looks at Yesterday - 582-17

Ink - Versafine

Other - stick on pearls, SB oval dies, distressing tool, sewing machine

Rubbernecker Stamps Sale - 45% off!

Rubbernecker Stamps are on sale up to 45% off until Sunday at 9 PM....just sayin'!!

 

Thanksgiving Feast Giveway

May Arts is hosting a Thanksgiving Giveaway!


I tend to feel bad for this underappreciated holiday, being stuck in between his very commercialized siblings. It does also happen to be one of my favorites! It's all the pomp & circumstance of Christmas without the pressure of presents! What could be better? :) The feast is my favorite part. Well....that and the decorating of the table, because let's face it what is a feast without proper presentation! Which leads me to the giveaway!

That's DCWV's Tattered Time Stack!

And the ribbon to go with it:

3 Spool of May Arts Ribbon - Your Choice!

What are you waiting for.... drop that fork and head over there!  The Ribbon Lady is choosing a winner on Monday!!

Teapot Tuesday, WOYWW129, and Happy Thanksgiving!

Here's my card for Teapot Tuesday (MMTPT173).  My card was a bit late but I wanted to be sure to send a card to young man named Neil Klippenstein, who lives in Canada.  Neil was on his motorcycle when a speeding truck threw him into the car in front of him and now he's a quadraplegic.  We wanted to cheer him up with cards featuring his beloved motorcycles.  He still loves them even though he can never ride again.

I used a digi image for a super quick card.    The shiny metallic cardstock and the glittered dp from DCWV Glitter Stack fit the challenge requirements for silver.  I've seen motorcycle guys with eagles on their jackets so when I found this one in my stash..on it went.  I hope it brings him some cheer.

Now for WOYWW #129 over at Julia's Stamping Ground.  Yes, it was Wed. when I took this photo, just after midnight when I was crafting this card.  I've been working on DT projects that can't be shared yet. 

Funny how fast cards come together when I don't overthink them!

Be sure to head over to Julia's to see what's happening on other workdesks around the world.

Finally, a Blessed and very Happy Thanksgiving to all my US friends.  May we never forget the sacrifices that were and are being made so that we may celebrate safely with our families in this season of Thanks and Giving.  If you are traveling, may you go in safety.   I pray for those who have yet to realize how fortunate they are to be able to live freely in a country where young men and women voluntarily risk their lives daily while they themselves choose to break the laws that have made this country great as they attempt to destroy businesses and disrupt lives.