In the pink!

Who says the traditional colors of Christmas are green & red? Why can't they be pink? Wouldn't this little snowgal with her pink tassled hat be a welcome surprise in your mailbox? I found a little box of images that I drew last year and decided to just plop them on a few cards and see what I could come up with! Ta-da!!!

Yay! Bubba is home safe and sound. He was at a hockey tournament all weekend in Columbus Ohio.... we didn't chaperone, nor did we attend. It was nice to get him back last night at 10pm. His high school club team were the champs of the tournament, coming home with a nice trophy (that I didn't get to see). Sunny and cold today, it's warmed up to 25 for our frosty walk this morning, the boys were in quite a fiesty mood. Yes, we still have Tucker, we're slow ... he has been the perfect (well) doggie the past week, at times so adorably sweet! Why does he have to turn into Kujo??

Are you juggling a few too many balls?

Yippee! Look at him having fun tossing up those snowballs! It's that time of year where the rush seems to be here... everyone in a hurry, things to do, people to see, food, greetings and lots of craziness. Take some time to soak it all in, and enjoy!! Martha Stewart snowflake punch.

Went to see the Sandra Bullock movie Blindside yesterday. Very good, I highly recommend it. Painted the half bath yesterday. Think it needs another coat, so I will do that today. Lit the outside lights. Need to get a few more strands, we're like the Griswolds. Bubba is in Ohio for a Turkey Hockey Tourney. He's called us a few times and they played two games, won both easily. The sun is shining, it's a great day!!!

I punched out some friends!!

Well that title sounds a bit mean don't you think? But the results are actually very, very, very cute. Punches that create holiday friends. If you are a card maker it's very easy to see the circle punch, and the scallop punch, the flower punch, the oval punch & top note. These little guys are so fun! It's almost thinking outside the box of what you can do with these shapes.... ok .... don't think I'm that smart.... at all..... all ideas are CASed. Like usual! But look at the fun!!!

Here's Mr. Owl, with his sleeping half closed eyes! Stars for his feet!

Next: Good ole Santa Claus.... the extra pink inked edges make his nose oh so special. Love cuttlebugging the swirls for his hat and beard! Beady little black eyes.... I need to add a twinkle!

And finally: Perky & Cute penguin with his scarf and holding a snowflake. With his floppy feet and beak!

So fun, so adorable, so easy. Thanks for coming by and checking out the blog! Happy Black Friday!!!

Happy Thanksgiving!

My 2nd Zindorf for this week of cards. I didn't do it quite right, (and won't tell you where) but I really liked the tutorial and the process, as I usually do. Michelle is so good at explaining what she is doing. Makes things so easy!!!

Wishing you and your family a Happy Thanksgiving!! Let the 'crazy' holiday season begin.... go!

Zindorf Vases

So, I tried my hand at a recent Zindorf tutorial and loved the results, as usual. I still don't have all the tools and products Michelle has (ha ha) but I try to make due with what I have, and still, I learn so much.

Attended a volleyball award ceremony last night for Sissy at the high school. The 3 teams combined had a record of 100 (wins) 13 loses! Great season. Freshman were something like 27 - 1. Sissy won a special award for best server! The coach knew that in a crunch if she put Sissy in, they would score more points than if she wasn't in. So that was a great award for her to win!!

I'm the only one in our house that has to go to work (or school). How ironic is that???? So think of me when you are shopping with a gift card this weekend.... it's possible that I packed it!!

Birthday ~ Make Up

Okay, because I was down, I need to catch up here on my blog and not only give you One birthday card, but two, TWO I say!! My typing skills seem rusty, I'm making mistakes on every word, YIKES!!! Could it be my nimble fingers, full of paper cuts, are having a tough time keeping rhythm on the keys????

The first card is an Old case from Stampin with Markies Mom. She's moved away from all the dots and the layers, so I go into her old posts and find things I like to get more ideas to create. I think I counted on the first card of hers.... over 13 layers. That's a ton! Here there are about 9. Love the color combo. And yes, her cards take more time to create, but they sure are fun!!

Next up: something better in real life, I liked the simplicity. Next time I'll find a stamped cake to use. Embossing powder in a pewter-ish color. Stamp the image with versa mark, then emboss, cut out image and use pop ups, voila!!

On the dog front: we still have Tucker, he's actually sitting in my lap as I type this. We called our vet, and his suggestions are to call the rescue that we got him (since we signed a no euthanasia clause) and find out if they will take him back. We will fully disclose his odd Kujo behavior. He's looking at me with those puppy eyes...... this is hard!!!

Don't know if I'm working Friday or not..... you know if you are out there shopping and buying gift cards? we are the ones out there getting the gift cards out to the people!!! I'm sure there will be.... more to come......

computer problems

Having computer issues, can't really post today. Stay tuned. Hope to be back soon!!