Clean and Simple Monday - Twine

The SplitcoastStampers CAS Challenge (CAS179) is Twine!  Time to let all that colorful string you've been hoarding out to play.

I've used a sentiment from Rubbernecker Stamps and colorful May Arts twine.

I'm also entering this into the Less is More One Layer challenge Week 76 and using 3 of something on your card.  I used a bit more twine but 3 blingy things and 3 felt flowers.

Almost forgot to add this month's candy!  You followers know what to do.  Just remember to comment on this post.  I'll draw at the end of the month.

                                            

Supplies:

Stamps - Rubbernecker

Ink - Kalidescope Calypso

Paper - Papertrey Ink

Other - May Arts Twine; dollar store bling pack; foam tape

Thinking of you

It's been a rough few days lately as I've had some unexpected symptoms from a cortisone shot I got on Thursday.  Seems the ortho doc thinks I should have a total knee replacement.  I think NOT so opted for draining the knee, the cyst, and a shot of cortisone followed by PT and a big old ugly brace.  I just wasn't expecting the high bp, vision problems, tingling etc. as I've had cortisone before w/o any issues. 

The doc called this the "rusty years"...so much for all that exercise they say is good for you!!

I have a couple of Rubbernecker cards that I haven't had a chance to get posted.  I've had 3 friends diagnosed with breast cancer in the last week.  That's 3 too many.  I'm sending these cards out with prayers for their complete healing.

Supplies:
Card 1
Stamps - Rubbernecker Believe Collage 621-01
Ink - Versamark; Ranger Distress Tattered Rose, Peeled Paint
Paper - Neenah; X-press it
Other – May Arts leaves, Stampin Up border punch; Cuttlebug embossing folder; embossing buddy; clear embossing powder; heat gun; sponges; glue dots

Technique – Emboss Resist

Card 2
Stamps – Wildflowers Floral #1; Best Wishes Set 600

Paper – Neenah cream, Stampin Up
Ink – A Muse Lichen, Grass
Other – Stampin Up embossing folder; May Arts crochet ribbon; Martha Stewart pearls; Glue Arts Ribbon Adhesive


Thanks for stopping by! 

May Arts - Summer Kids Crafts

I"m back to a normal posting schedule, hopefully!  Nothing to do now but wait for the Ribbon Lady's decisions on the final DT picks.  Good luck to everyone who is in the final round!!  Lucky Ribbon Lady is at CHA in Chicago this weekend.  Sure hoping they bring it back down south soon.

Ok...I've got a fun way to keep the kids busy for a little while and a way to help beat the heat too.  Head over the May Arts blog for two fun tutorials on making paper fans.  One for the older kids (and mom!) and one for little ones to help with.  Both use things you already have around the house.

The first one is nice enough to give as a gift, I think!  Perfect for these "dog days of summer" or to file away for Mother's Day and birthday gift ideas.   Be sure to tell the Ribbon Lady what you think.

I'll be back with this month's treat for you followers...I didn't forget!  ;-)  It's been an interesting week, doctors talking about knee replacements and such...I think not!!  We'll go the PT and brace way first, right? 

May Arts Design Team Round 2

It's here...the final round of the May Arts Design Team Call!!  I have created a multi-part project for my final submission.  Since it's rather long, you can find a complete supply list and tutorial with pictures here for easy download/printing. 

Here we go!  My May Arts Clementine Doll Bed:

I created a doll's bed (or teddy bear bed!) from paint sticks and a clementine (mandarin orange) crate then turned it into a fairy tale with the help of beautiful May Arts Ribbons.  The finished bed is perfect for dolls or teddy bears up to 11 1/2" long.

In the tutorial, you will find links to all the May Arts Ribbons  I used.

First up is the actual bed construction:

Every little doll needs a mattress for comfort,

and a soft pillow for her head,

a rug to play on,

 and a blanket to cuddle up in when nights are chilly.

Even the tiny teddy got a May Arts Elastic Ruffled Ribbon Tutu and bow of gorgeous May Arts Double Faced Satin.

May Arts Satin leaves and Crochet Velvet help with sweet dreams.

Look at those (brand New!) Mini Pom Poms on the pillow!  Aren't they just the cutest?  The link will take you to a Sneak Peek of all the colors. 

Thanks May Arts Ribbon!  You make creativity.....BEAUTIFUL!

WOYWW 163

Well, here it is..another Wednesday time for WOYWW 163 at Julia's Stamping Ground.  I still don't know where Monday and Tuesday went!  Last week's WOYWW photo of my shelves, prompted me to do a thorough re-vamping of my space so here's a look at the cutting area.  I had it like this once before and changed it....bad idea.  This works so much better.

The little jars on the black shelf are from Ikea.  They're filled with button by color.  I wish I could hang that shelf but DH says it's too heavy. ;-(   Left to right are my Scor-Pal, Carl Cutter for thick items and my regular cutter. 

I also have a card that I made before vacation using Rubbernecker Stamps Dapper on Bike (535-04) and  my new favorite Spattered Screen Grunge Background (615).

I stamped the image in Versamark, then heat embossed with black detail EP.  I cut a mask of the image, then stamped the background over the image in using the "stamp off" method so the background would be lighter.  This one goes in my "male" cards file. 

Supplies:

Stamps - Rubbernecker Dapper on Bike, Spattered Screen Grunge Background

Paper - Neenah Cream; PTI black

Ink - Versamark; Versafine black

Other - corner rounder; black embossing powder; heat gun; crop-a-dile; brads; mask

Clean and Simple Monday - Fairy Tales

Sorry for the long absence.  Hubby decided to take some vacation days so we ran across the state to visit our "baby boy" and his new wife who just moved south.  Love it that he's only about 3 hours away now and close enough that we'll be able to share more time together.

I played catch up today so just grabbed a few minutes (while it's still Monday!) to play along with the Splitcoast CAS178 Theme Challenge - Fairy Tales

Since I had limited time, I kept it super CAS....a bit of fairy dust sparkle and ribbon...done!

                        
I used the old Stampin Up Background Basics set, a glue pad and two kinds of glitter - Martha Stewart Chunky and glass glitter.  The sentiment is from the Hampton Arts "Fairy Tales" set.  That gorgeous ribbon is a narrower version of my all time favorite, May Arts Champagne silk. 

I think this would make a cute anniversary or wedding card....Love to know what you think!

Happy Independence Day!

We the People of the United States, in Order to form a more perfect Union, establish Justice, insure domestic Tranquility, provide for the common defence, promote the general Welfare, and secure the Blessings of Liberty to ourselves and our Posterity, do ordain and establish this Constitution for the United States of America.

May we never forget that Freedom is not Free.  When a free people believe their rights come not from God but from the government; they are no longer a free people, but slaves to the government.

Protect your freedom, America....VOTE!  Happy Independence Day!

4th of July Table Decor - May Arts

The 4th of July is right around the corner!  It's the perfect time to celebrate our FREEDOM with friends and family in patriotic style.  May Arts Ribbon has so many beautiful red/white/blue ribbons to make dressing your table easy.

It was dreary and rainy when these photos were taken.  I had to hurry so the paper items wouldn't get droopy but I'm hoping for a beautiful 4th to add American flags to our table.

Head to the May Arts blog for all the details and a tutorial for those cute "sparklers".

CAS Monday - Hello you

It's Monday (almost) and that means it's time for the CAS challenge (CAS177) on SplitcoastStampers.  This week is a color challenge to use Navy, Olive and White.  I was thinking about the Stamp It! Cards Hello Challenge in the Moxie Fab World so I combined the two.

Supplies

Stamps - Papertrey Ink Trendy Tree Tops

Paper - Neenah; Stampin Up

Ink - Stampin Up Night of Navy

Other - Papertrey TTT dies; scallop border punch

Rubbernecker Stamps Sisterhood Sunday Challenge SS19

It's time for the monthly Rubbernecker Stampin' Sisterhood challenge!  This month we have an inspiration challenge for you. 
                              
Perfect for the month of July, don't you think?   We're spoiled because we can take a walk on the beach whenever we'd like.  (We don't get there often enough though!)  Here's my take on the challenge:  my blue is deeper IRL but I couldn't get it to show up on the computer without making the whole card too dark. 

I used a cool product called Mud Puddles Bahama Beach on the sand!

Our son and his wife will be celebrating their anniversary this month so I thought this would be a good card for them.  I used the fun interactive stampss from Rubbernecker Kitty Kits Cause a Scene Beach Master and What's for Lunch #5. 

               

You get so many stamps for the money from these sets and an endless amount of scenes!!  You can win a stamp set of your choice and get a badge for your blog  for playing along so why not join the team and celebrate summer with us.  You've got a whole month to play!!

Be sure to stop by the rest of the Design team blogs (on my sidebar) to see what the rest of DT has created to inspire you!

Supplies:
Stamps - Rubbernecker Stamps Kittie Kit Cause a Scene Beach Master/What's for Lunch #5; Party Time 539 (sentiment)
Ink - Memento;  A Muse; Copics; watercolor pencils
Paper - Papertrey Ink Kraft; Stampin Up; Neenah
Other - Poppy Stamps Picket fence die (I cut off the tops); Mud Puddles Bahama Beach (this stuff is COOL!)

Thanks for stopping by!!

Foodie Friday - Mmmmmm Summer!!

Summertime...melons, berries, tomatoes and PEACHES...love them!  When I was a little girl, I didn't like peaches.  Maybe it was the texture or the fuzzy skin, I'm not sure, but that all changed when my great-aunt made a peach cobbler.  Mmmmm, mmmmm...I've been hooked ever since.

Each summer when we go to visit our kids/grandkids, we plan a trip to the peach orchard on the way home.   Before we leave, we poll our neighbors and friends to see who wants some.  :-)    We eat our fill of the luscious peach ice cream they make there and then head home with our fragrant bounty.

Thankfully, they don't all fully ripen the same day, but there is very short window to preserve and eat them.
Here's how I preserve the peach bounty for eating all through the year.

First, peel and measure out a quart of peaches.  I've found a one quart glass measuring cup filled to the top fills a one quart ziploc freezer bag nicely.

Is your mouth watering yet?

I have ready 1/2 c. sugar mixed with 1/4 t. Fruit Fresh.

Pour 1/2 the sugar mixture into the bag, then the peaches, and the rest of the sugar mixture.  Here's where the kiddos can help out.  Shake the bag until the sugar and peaches are combined.

Take a plastic drink straw, open the bag just a bit, and suck the air out of the bag.  (I know there are machines for this part, and I own one but the bags are costly and they suck the juice out as well. Kinda defeats the purpose.)

Here's how well this method works.  While clearing space in the freezer for the new bounty, I found this bag from 2010.  Still beautiful and delicious!

Of course, that frozen bag of peaches went to good use!  I mixed it with some of the fresh ones, grabbed some Perfect Pie Crust from the freezer and with just a few minutes of prep, we had PIE!

Look at those beautiful bubbles, right out of the oven!

Come on over, I'll put the coffee on!

WOYWW160

Good grief...it's Wednesday, already!  That means it's time for another What's on Your Workdesk Wednesday (WOYWW160)  Julia'sStamping Ground across the big pond. 

There is something wrong with my blog.  I have to reload the page 5-6 times to get the little admin bar at the top to load.  Anybody else having that issue?  It started right after vacation and is getting annoying.  I couldn't find a fix in Google.

At any rate, my workdesk is uneventful.  I'm working on a couple of DT projects that must stay out of site and the project for the final round of the May Arts DT. 

I took a partial shot of my shelves, which I now see need serious straightening!!  Guess I know what I'll be doing tomorrow.

Be sure to head over and see what's going on in the rest of the world.