ELF MONEY

GOOD MORNING EVERYONE !

Today I'd like to share a special holiday card that I made for my three grown children. When each of my children turns around 18 years, we start a new tradition where Santa sends them what we call "Elf Money" and he always sends it around Thanksgiving time. This way they can become their own "ELVES" and shop for things they want or need and take advantage of all those wonderful after Thanksgiving sales ! Of course they'll still be some small gifts from Santa under the tree, but at our house, Santa needs all the extra Elf recruits he can get during the holiday! Our kids really love and appreciate this holiday tradition and this year, with my cricut , we were really able to make the presentation of the Elf Money special!

Hope you enjoy the video and pictures ! OOO...and I almost forgot to mention... I used Wobbles !

 Original Poem written by my sweet husband with a little help from me :)

 Custom 5 inch envelope made with the MS Score Board, video tutorial to follow :)

Details :

2 Scalloped Circle cut @ 4.5 inches, welding and cut together for the Base Card, Natural CardStock

Layer cut @ 4inches from patterned paper from DCWV

Elf cut @ 3 inches, attached with Wobbles

Sakura Gel Pen for dots and doddling

Red Ribbon from Micheal's

12 x 12 Red Cardstock for envelope and White Cardstock for inside poem cut @ 4 inches.

A HAPPY THANK YOU !

HELLO EVERYONE !

Can you believe it's Thanksgiving week already ?! What is everyone doing for the holiday? From the bottom of my heart, I wish all of you a wonderful time enjoying family, friends and good food :) 

Don't you think that sometimes we just don't say thank you enough for all the wonderful things, large and small that we've been blessed with? I think that sometimes. Well... here's something that will help us do better in that respect! A Thank You Card!

I always like to have plenty of cards like these in my card stash. You never know when someone will do something nice for you and here's a simple but thoughtful way to say thanks :)  

"Thank You" also happens to be this week's theme for the

Paper Playtime Challenge Blog!  

So by all means, if you're not too busy perfecting that holiday dinner recipe or running around checking off that holiday shopping list...

Go check it out, play along, maybe submit a project or just mosie on by and be inspired by all the amazing creations. 

Hope you enjoy my video tutorial, featuring tying a bow live on camera! :)

and here's a slightly different version using a simple tied knot and pearl accents

details:

"thanks" cut using Gypsy Font @ about 4 inches wide

A2 size purple card base rounded corners with corner punch

polka dot 5 1/4 x 4 rounded corners with corner punch

green 4 x 2 1/2

cream (2 strips ) cut @ about 1 inch then scalloped punched and glued to green

purple ribbon, pearls and button from Micheal's

SO CORNY !

Hello Everyone !

Remember the Indian Card I made last week ? Click HERE if you want to check her out :) Well, I decided to use that  a "mazing" sentiment I created again and make a more literal card...starring non else than an EAR OF CORN, of course :) 

I think he came out sooo cute! 

Don't you just love his little glasses :) He looks so intelligent :)

Oops, I forgot which cart I used to cut the corn shape, but I wanted to post this little card before I went to bed tonight, so if anyone is interested in more details, let me know in your comments and I'll post the details tomorrow! Good Night :)

THE WINNER !!!!

Hi Everyone !

So Sorry I am one day late with this but here is the winner of the $10 GIFT CERTIFICATE TO JOANN's OR MICHAEL's from the THANKING WE WILL GO BLOG HOP !

Lesley from WI said...

Wow...this is stunning. I love home decor projects and this is truely creative. Beautiful!

CONGRATS !!!! 

Lesley, I've already sent you an email letting you know the good news ! If you don't get it, please send me a message on my Face Book Page "You Had Me At Craft " with your address and choice of gift card !  ENJOY and happy shopping !

"A Thanking We Will Go" Blog Hop

WELCOME EVERYONE !

I'm so excited to be a part of today's blog hop hosted by the super talented Jess @ Kinderstampo ! Did you just land from her blog ? 
If not, make sure you start and end the hop there so you don't miss a thing :) 

By now you have probably figured out that our hop is all about "being thankful" ! If your thankful list is anything like mine, it's never ending, but I would say the number one thing I am thankful for is my FAMILY and that's what this project is all about!

I had this idea to make a "quilt like walling hanging " using patterned paper, frames and family photos and at the top, adding a vinyl cutout that said "Family". The idea has been in my mind's eye for a while and it turned out exactly as I pictured it! 

I'm so happy to finally have it up on my wall and have the opportunity to share it with you !

I have a video, pictures and details to tell you all about it...

details :
16 Malma Frames from Ikea, Mod Pog for decoupaging patterned paper to frame, Clear Acrylic Sheets to use in lieu of glass, Scotch tape to tape pictures in place at the back of the frame, Double sided tape to hang frames to wall, also helps keep frames straight rather than nails.
"Vivaldi" font and my SCAL software to design the "Family" vinyl cut out.

I hope you enjoyed my project as much as I enjoyed 
putting it together. 
 Are you ready for some BLOG CANDY ? 

 I'm giving away a 

$10 GIFT CERTIFICATE TO MICHEAL'S OR JOANN'S 

(your choice) to one lucky commentator of this post. Be sure you're a follower, leave your comment along with a way to get a hold of you and I'll announce the winner Monday !

OFF TO THE NEXT BLOG HOPPERS !!! 

You're next stop will be 

Cheryl's Blog @ cheryl-gibson.blogspot.com

and just in case you get lost along the way here's a list of all the blogs participating :)

Jessica - http://www.kinderstampo.com/
Alex - http://www.youhadmeatcraft.com/
Cheryl - http://cherylgibson.blogspot.com/
Debbie - http://craftydeb-ddscrafts.blogspot.com/
Iva - http://ivarai.com/
Jessica Baker - http://thatzuneek.blogspot.com/
Kimberlee - http://kimme-thelifeofaprincess.blogspot.com/
Linda - http://www.krazyquilling.com/
Liz - http://lizspaperloft.blogspot.com/
Madison - http://www.funkycards.blogspot.com/
Martha - http://dreamofcrafting.blogspot.com/
Meighen - http://scrappin3rdeeschik.blogspot.com/
Nicki - http://canadiannickelscrapn.blogspot.com/
Shelley - http://heartstring-designs.blogspot.com/
Sigrid - http://lovescrapreflect.blogspot.com/
Vickie - http://twochicksonalimb.blogspot.com/
Jessica - http://www.kinderstampo.com/2010/11/thanking-we-will-go-blog-hop.html

A "MAZING" CARD

Good Morning Everyone !

I am well into the fall season mood... the days are shorter, there's a cold crispness to the air, my evening ritual of slipping into my velour stretchy pants, long sleeve T, sipping on hot cocoa and turning on the fireplace has begun :) I love fall and especially how it welcomes in the holiday season. So naturally I have a thanksgiving inspired card and video for you today :)  

THE WINNER IS !!!!

Good Morning Everyone ! 

 A Big Congratulations goes out to my banner blog hop winner....

 

Ashleigh said...

wow I love it tfs

 She is the lucky winner of a Scrappy Moms Stamps of her choice !

Thanks to everyone who stopped by and left such nice comments !  It's seems like such a simple thing but your comments warm my heart and make my day :) AND... they inspire me to craft more !

Stay tuned I'm working on another video for tomorrow's post 

Have a great day !

A GIRLS' BEST FRIEND

Hello Everyone !

Are you in the mood for a challenge ?
This totally "ROCKING" Card...get it ? ROCK ! Is my latest submission for the 

PAPER PLAYTIME WEEKLY CHALLENGE BLOG ! 

The theme is "YOU ROCK" and wouldn't you know it...my mind went to Diamonds !

I guess I'm a typical girl that LOVES BLING :) 

Funny thing, is that the only real diamonds I have

are in my wedding ring ! Everything thing else shiny in my jewelry case is totalcubic zurconia ! Did I spell that right ?! But hey, who cares, I get the same bling, bling look for a fraction of the cost! But enough about my jewelry already ! I'm here to share my latest card creation with you...so what do you think ? 

This was a bit of a challenging card to make, so I've included a video along with the picture :)

 Hop on over to  The Paper Play Time Challenge Blog 
and see where your minds roams when you think of this weeks "YOU ROCK" theme!

Can't wait to see what you guys come up with :) 

BANNER BLOG HOP

HELLO EVERYONE & WELCOME TO TODAY'S
BANNER BLOG HOP !!! 

 Hosted by the very talented 
Ruthie @ September Ninth

Don't you just love BANNERS ?! I do! I do ! I love making them and hanging them for every occasion! They are the perfect element to brighten up a room and say...

HEY! THERE'S A CELEBRATION GOING ON HERE

So if you're looking for some holiday inspiration for your next banner project, you've come to the right place ! 

I'm your first stop on what is sure to be a fantastic and fun filled hop! Be sure to check out all the talented bloggers, remember to leave them some love and end the hop at Ruthie's blog ! And of course...don't forget the BLOG CANDY ! YUM YUM!

HAPPY HOPPING AND LET'S GET STARTED...

Here are some pictures, details and a short video of how I made my 
Christmas Themed Banner :)

Details :
Solid Tag (SCAL) cut @ 5 x7
Pattern Paper Tag (SCAL) cut @ 4.5 x 6.5
Gingerbread Cookie (SCAL) cut @ 3.98
Font (SCAL) Poornut cut at 2.0
Holly Branch (Christmas Cart) cut @ 2.96
Berries (Christmas Cart) cut @ 2.96
other materials used:
Patterned Paper from The Stack # 6, White Sakura Gel Pen, Red Ribbon from Michaels,
Pink Chalk for cheeks, 1/8 brads attached using Crop o' dial, Peachy Keen Every Day Set largerst size smiley face stamp, Stampin Up Basic Black Ink, Hem Cord, Glue Dots, ATG Gun

Did you like it ? Want to learn more on how to use the Sure Cuts Alot Software? Stayed tuned...I plan on filming and posting a future video tutorial on how to do just that !

Now on to my BLOG CANDY !!!

 Leave me a comment and be a follower...What!?..You aren't already!?..hehe :)... And you may win a Scrappy Mom's Stamp Set of your choice! ...and don't forget to leave a way for me to get a hold of you :) Thanks for stopping by my blog :)

ONWARD HOPPERS !!!

Your next stop will be...

Angelica  at

handmadebyangelica.com

 and just in case you get lost along the way here's a list of all the blogs that are participating today

Alex	http://www.youhadmeatcraft.com/	(that's me)
Angelica	http://handmadebyangelica.com/
Erin	http://www.erinleecreative.com/
Gale	http://thehappystamper1.blogspot.com/
Heidi	http://gotscraps.blogspot.com/
Jin	http://underacherrytree.blogspot.com/
Joanna	http://scrap-making.blogspot.com/
Jody	http://thesmithhotel-thesmithhotel.blogspot.com/
Joy	http://joyslife.com/
Kim	http://www.paperpunchaddiction.com/
Kim	http://offthewallcraftiness.blogspot.com/
Mary	http://cardztv.blogspot.com/
Melissa	http://www.apaperjourney.blogspot.com/
Michelle	http://www.mumoftwoblog.blogspot.com/
Michelle C.	http://www.scrappinwithmybug.com/
Momo/Mari	http://madebymomo.blogspot.com/
Nicole	http://primpedinpaper.wordpress.com/
Sarah	http://liveloveandscrap.blogspot.com/
Theresa	http://www.thescrapbookingqueen.com/
Yolie	http://yoliebean.blogspot.com
Ruthie	http://septemberninth.blogspot.com/

A BDAY CARD and BLOG HOP ALERT !

HELLO EVERYONE ! 
Here's a video of my latest card. I think it came out sooo cute! I couldn't wait to share it with you :) But I made it a few days ago and was having so much trouble with my editing software, I almost gave up on the whole thing ! :( ...but luckily it finally worked and it's up and running for your viewing enjoyment :)  Hope you enjoy the card and the fun technique I am sharing :) After viewing, make sure you scroll down and read the news about the latest 
blog hop coming to town :)
 

 WHOO HOOOO !!!!

The gracious and ever so talented Ruthie has invited me to be part of her latest blog hop! I love the theme...

BANNERS !!!!   SOOO FESTIVE!!!!

The perfect banner often sets the mood for any occasion. There will be 21 ubber talented ladies featured!!! 
THIS IS GOING TO BE BIG !!!
And I am humbled to be numbered among them. 
Plus BLOG CANDY ! Can't get any better than that !
So mark your calendars...this is going to be FUN!

Episode 16 : My Craft Room Re Visited and a New Camera

Hello Everyone :)

Well I finally finished re doing the craft. And as promised...
a video reveal. 

I'd love to hear your comments or even some

suggestions to make it even better !

AND...I finally found a camera ! Halaluyah ! It's not the fanciest model, but it does the job. I was looking for an inexpensive combo camera that would would take great pictures and well as  HD 720 video. I had a flip video before, but it just wasn't my favorite. My kodak was a great price at $129 including a 4G memory card. The recording sound quality isn't the best, so I just voice over the narration while I'm editing the videos. I've had kodak cameras before and I've always enjoyed their user friendly approach to picture taking as well as their ease in downloading

options to youtube and facebook.

I'm a happy camper or should I say "crafter"...hehe. 
More pics and videos are on their way :)

CRAFTING ON THE FLY

Hi Everyone :)

Here's my latest video and project. Another little sum'in, sum'in for my son's 21st birthday :) I'm still not happy with the quality of the video, so I'm still shopping for another camera. The video explains it all :)

But I hope you like the project :)

HAPPY BIRTHDAY JON !!!!

Hello Everyone :)

Today I wanted to show you the card I made for my son Jonathan. He'll be 21 years old on Monday ! HOW DID THIS HAPPEN ??!!! He's the baby of the family and already a young man ! WOW ! 

Since I had to come up with a guy card, I got the idea of using a Halloween theme since his birthday is in October and I remembered that for his 1st birthday we did a costume party and it was so much fun. He was such a cute baby dressed up like a pumpkin :) I even made the costume myself. He actually won 1st place at out church Halloween party that year wearing that costume :) I'm so blessed to be his mom and I really hope he likes the card :)

Most of the cuts are from the Paper Doll Cart. The sentiment frame is from Gypsy Wanderings. I came up with the sentiment myself, pretty clever, huh :)  And I used my Gypsy to center the sentiment exactly in the frame space. I did a lot of inking and chalking since I couldn't add too many other embellishments

being a guy card and all. 

It's a larger card at 5 1/2 x 8 1/2. 

YIKES !

The quality of that last video I made was horrible ! I guess I have to get myself a decent video camera ! Oh well, at least I still take good snapshots :)

Where In The World Was I ?

Hello Again ! 

Wow 2 posts in 2 days !!! I really am back :)

Here's the video I was telling you about that had the audio issues. 

I got it to work :) But beware, no makeup and this funny strand of hair was in my face, hahaha! It was early in the morning:)

THE JOKES ON ME

Hello Everyone !!!  I'M BACK :)

Thanks so much for all the nice "miss you" comments  so many of you had sent me :) I'm so grateful for this awesome crafting community and so happy to have finally adjusted to my new schedule and joining all of you again :)

I actually filmed a video explaining my comings and goings of the last 2 months, BUT HAHAHA ...for some reason my camera audio didn't work! Some of you might know that along with my crazy new schedule, I've had technical difficulties with my darn camera! Anywho, maybe I'll have to buy a new video camera and film it again or something ???

Good news is I was still able to take a snap shot of my latest project....

It's for a wedding I'm going to tonight. I can see that my lighting isn't the best here, so I hope you can see that I blinged up the bride's shoes and I came up with the sentiment myself. The couple is really cute and funky and I think this card is just their style. I hope they like it :) I used the Tie the Knot Cart and the Paisley Embossing Folder, some hemp and the silver hearts I got from the brides section at Michael's.

I've got more projects in the works, so stayed tuned :)

I'm Not Gonna Lie

Hello Again Friends :)

Since starting a new job almost 2 month ago and with all the family activities that have gone on in between, I am having a real hard time figuring out when and where to fit in my crafting time, not to mention my lack of creative mojo! Hence why I haven't posted in almost a month! Wow! Has it been that long?! 

It's funny though, because prior to all this, and even when I was going thru all my gallbladder issues, I couldn't get enough of going to my craft room,sometimes multiple times day, whipping up a design, or 2, or 3 and then blogging about it. What a difference it has been for me to work for someone else than to work for myself in my prior job as a hair stylist. Don't get me wrong though, I love my new job as a medical assistant, I just need to figure all this out! 

Any advise out there ?

In the meantime, here's card a made along time ago that I don't think I've posted yet :)

WORKING GIRLS

HAPPY MONDAY EVERYBODY :))
The girls at work have gotten wind of my card making addiction. I guess it was only a matter of time. I have already been asked to make 3 cards for various occasions. It's funny because I didn't realize how many people prefer hand made cards as opposed to store bought, and are willing to pay for them sight unseen!

This is the latest one I made for a new baby boy birth. I just love the baby bottle on the Doddle Charms cart, it never seems to get old for me when making baby cards. I've used it a lot! I started making larger cards at 5.5 x 8.5.  Basically the size of an 8.5 x 11 piece of card stock folded in half and I found envelopes that fit them perfectly in my paper stash. They work great for cards that are from a large group since there is plenty of room for lots of people to sign them.

SUMMER WEDDINGS

HAPPY FRIDAY EVERYONE :)

 I'm so excited for Friday's! It's my day off from work and 

I get to craft ! YIPPIE !

I've had so many wedding invitations this summer, it seems like all my friends kids are getting married, so I've been in my "Tie the Knot Cart" quite a bit lately. I made this bridal shower card for a sweet gal from church and I know she is going to make such a beautiful bride on her wedding day, can't wait to see her in her dress! Isn't it magical when a soon to be Mrs. finds that dress of her dreams and sees herself in the mirror for the first time ?!  I guess in one way or another all girls want to be princesses, BUT on your wedding day you can feel like a QUEEN :) 

I love the play on words with this sentiment?! It's from SU and the papers are from K&Company.

QUEEN FOR A WEEK

Happy Monday Everyone :)

Is anyone looking for some help to get their creative juices flowing ? Well then, you might try heading over to the Paper Playtime Challenge Blog. This week I'll be the GUEST QUEEN and I'm very honored  :) My card today represents the theme for the week "MISS YOU".  I was sooo lucky to have won these Market Street Stamps at one of Peachy Keen's recent Blog Hops, gotta love hops :)  I was trying to give an old weathered tin tile look to my card by using the an embossing folder on the brown craft paper and inking around the edges. The craft paper absorbed the ink in sort of a blotchy way, sort of like rusting. What do you think? Did I pull it off? I used SU Markers to color in the image using the water coloring technique, BTW, one of my favorite ways to color).

Hope you all enjoy it and decide to hop on over and participate in the CHALLENGE :)  

SPRINKLES OF FUN

Happy Wednesday Everyone :)

 This past weekend was my good friends Jodi's birthday and a bunch of us went out to this yummy restaurant to celebrate. I made her this card and inserted a gift certificate for a spa pedicure. AHHHH...isn't it wonderful when someone rubs your feet, hehe :)

The cut is from the Sweet Treats cart and the sentiment is from Scrappy Moms Stamps :) 

Hope everyone is having a wonderful week :)

BLOG HOP WINNER and Q & A

GOOD MORNING EVERYBODY :)

The random.org winner of the My Pink Stamper 

Fruit & Veggie Pun Stamps is...

Jessica said...

"WOW I am going to have to go to the dollar store. Also, great tip on that vinyl. I had no idea it existed!"

Congrats Jessica and thanks to everyone for hopping along AND for all the wonderful comments! I was like a kid in a candy store reading every single one! I hope you all had fun and came away with some inspiration for the holidays  :) I did!

A few of you had questions about the frosted vinyl...

Q : Where do you buy it ? 

A : H & H Supply , they have variety, great customer service and specials too.

Q: How does the vinyl preform with the heat of the candle and can you put it in the dishwasher?

A: From my own experience, candles are fine and I only hand wash anything that I've vinyl.

Q: Do you really recommend SCAL ?

A : Yes, I do. The software  gives you the capability to work with images outside of your library of Cricut Cartridges. I love my carts, but I also love the many other possibilities using SCAL has to offer. There are hundreds of free images you can customize and use too!  Basically this software just expands what you can do with the Cricut. However, I would not recommend it for those that do not like to use their computers to create or design. But, if you do here's a website that I love which has amazing tutorials on how to use SCAL and they have an amazing library of images, not to mention the owners are terrific at answering any questions you may have :)  Here is the link...SVG cuts.

And last but not least, here a recent card I made for you to enjoy :)

15 DAYS OF CHRISTMAS IN JULY BLOG HOP

HAPPY SATURDAY EVERYONE !

I am ecstatic that today's blog hop is finally here! 

They say it's never too early to start preparing for 

Christmas, so let's get started !...

If you are here, then you must have just visited our fabulous host's blog, Jess at Kinder Stampo where she started the holiday celebration off with "The First Day of Christmas"

awesome stuff right ?!!!

And now it's my turn !  Que music..falalala...
On the "Second Day of Christmas" my true love gave to me...
Two Hurricane Lamps and A Cookies for Santa Plate !

I made these super easy, but spectacular pair of hurricane lamp candle holders using the "Sure Cuts A Lot" software, my Cricut, some frosted vinyl and a few dollar store finds. 

I KNOW, I KNOW... .it looks like etched glass doesn't it ?! 

But it's vinyl, I love this stuff!  You can purchase some here.They have every type of vinyl you can imagine at great prices, call their customer service if you have any questions on which one to get. 

I no longer have a video camera, or I would have done a video tutorial for you, but I hope you can get the gist of how I made these from the photos :)

Here's the BEFORE, plain and blah...

 And WHA -LA, the AFTER...

Can you believe I got the cylinders and stands at the dollar tree ?! 

 Secondly, I decided to make this super cute "Cookies for Santa" plate using the same technique. It will be so fun to see my little grandson Ethan place some treats for old St Nick by the fireplace this year on Christmas Eve!

Here's the BEFORE...

And here's the AFTER...

Isn't this super fun? You could use white vinyl and a red plate for a totally different look :)

Here's a snap shot of my computer as I was designing the cuts with my SCAL software. I would highly recommend this software :)

HO! HO! HO! ...that could only mean one thing...

BLOG CANDY!

All you have to do is leave a comment on this post and be a follower of my blog, for a chance to WIN THIS.... 

Good Luck and Happy Holiday Hopping!

Don't forget to leave a way for me to get a hold of you in case you are the lucky winner! The hop will run thru Sunday ending at midnight and I will pick the random.org winner on Monday evening.

Ok now...You better watch out, You better not cry... cause it's time to hop on over to Cheri's Blog, Graphic at Creations for the 

 "Third Day Of Christmas"!

 I just know you're gonna love it there too :)

If by any chance you get lost, here are all the links to 

the featured blogs today. There is blog candy at every stop! And don't forget to end your hop right where you started at the
First Day of Christmas with Jess 

First Day of Christmas with Jess

 Second Day of Christmas with Alex

  Third Day of Christmas with Cheri

Fourth Day of Christmas with Cheryl

 Fifth Day of Christmas with Christine

Sixth Day of Christmas with Debbie

 Seventh Day of Christmas with Eulanda

Eighth Day of Christmas with Linda

Ninth Day of Christmas with Liz 

Tenth Day of Christmas with Madison

 Eleventh Day of Christmas with Martha

 Twelfth Day of Christmas with Melanie

 Thirteenth Day of Christmas with Nicki

 Fourteenth Day of Christmas with Shelley

 Fifthteenth Day of Christmas with Tammy

STINKEN' CUTE

HI THERE :) 

It's been a while since I've submitted a challenge card, OH! I miss it so ! Here's a card I made for this week's  

Paper Playtime's Challenge # 8 - Flower Power.

This week the all the paper queens (that name still makes me giggle) had the opportunity to showcase digital images from Digital Delights by Louby Loo. They have the cutest images :) This week's host queen is Maria  over at Joyful Stamper! She's made a super cute card that you just have to check out :) 

It's actually my first time using digital images and I had a lot of fun trying something new. I was a little nervous about using colored pencils, for the first time, but I'm really happy with the results :)

And guess what ?! Paper Play Time has a sponsor AND they have 

some delicious  blog candy for you :) Hop on over and play along :)

YOU'VE GOT TO HAVE FRIENDS

HELLO TUESDAY EVERYONE :)

Since starting my new job at the doctor's office, I've decided to do a lot of my crafting and card making on my day off, Friday. So last Friday there was a whirlwind of activity going on in my craft room! It was awesome! I think I made like 10 cards !!! So, I will have lots and lots of projects and posts coming up for you :) 

Here is one I made with these cute cuts that my good friend Debbie over at DD CRAFTS sent me ! And once again I pulled out my new favorite Scrappy Moms Stamps and my rocking Martha Stewart corner punch :)

 Also, I wanted to give a BIG SHOUT OUT THANK YOU to Debbie for sending me this cute get well card and AND Janis over at Pause Dream Enjoy for also sending me this super card ice cream cone card and some goodies ! I LOVE ALL MY BLOGGING FRIENDS !!! It's the best part of the blogosphere :)

 

HAPPY RETIREMENT BIG SIS :)

HI EVERYBODY :)

I made this very special card for my big sister Cookie, not her real name :) Her real name is Hilda, you can see why should would prefer Cookie, hehe :)  Anyways, I've always looked up to my big sis for a lot of reason, one reason would definitely be for her success in her career. She was a Hospital Director of Admission and worked her way up the racks beginning at age 14! She has always been a hard worker and very highly respected in her field.  I have tried to model myself after many of her good qualities :)
But now the time has finally come for her to kick off her shoes and put up her feet and enjoy the better things in life :) 

HAPPY RETIREMENT COOKIE ! 

I pulled out my SCAL software and found this awesome free bathtub svg cut. I really need to remember how awesome that software is and all you can do with it :) The sentiment comes from the  Scrappy Moms "Sweet Somethings " set. If you don't have it, you WILL want to! I have a bunch of ideas on the horizon using that stamp set alone ! 
I am also submitting this card for Paper Playtime's latest challenge. Go on over and play along with us :) Next week they'll be some exciting sponsorship news :)

HAPPY ANNIVERSARY TO ME !

HI EVERYONE :)
 Today marks 27 years of having married my sweet honey of a husband ! I can hardly believe we have been married that long, sometimes I feel like we are still newlyweds :)  I feel very blessed to be married to my BFF who still gives me butterflies :)
Here's the card I made him. 

 My husband and I are high school sweethearts and have actually known each other since 4th grade ! That school year, our teacher sat us side by side which caused us to royally hate each other, you know... in that way that a 4th grader would :)  Plus, the whole class would bug us by singing that annoying "kissing on a tree" song !LOL! Something magical must have happened in 9th grade, suddenly we saw each other in a whole different light - must have been the hormones ! We've been together ever since :)
The little chapel kind of reminds me of the neighborhood church we were married in. I don't remember much else from that day. Everyone said I looked like a deer in head lights walking down the aisle! LOL ! I must have been overwhelmed with the events of the day ! No worries, I've since snapped out of it and been in wedded bliss ever since :)
Isn't the stamp so cute ? :) It's from the new Scrappy Moms set "Sweet Somethings".  I am in love with this set ! It has a ton of great sentiments on it ! It's the first time I've made an anniversary card for my hubby :) It was really fun :) Can't wait to see what he thinks :) 
We're going out for a special dinner tonight and then heading out for a weekend at the beach :)