The bottom of her dress has strawberries on it. This is only the second week I have gotten to participate in the challenge, but when Anthony (age 2 1/2) looks at my blog and sees her, he says, "Courtney?" to which I say, "Yes, that's Courtney." How sweet is that! I hope yall have a great day!
Sunday, September 28, 2008
From Courtney's Closet Challenge # 18
The bottom of her dress has strawberries on it. This is only the second week I have gotten to participate in the challenge, but when Anthony (age 2 1/2) looks at my blog and sees her, he says, "Courtney?" to which I say, "Yes, that's Courtney." How sweet is that! I hope yall have a great day!
SBS 24 Yahoo Group Challenge 1
In this picture, my brown looks purple, but I assure you it is brown IRL. The background image I wheeled on the green is acorns.
I've got some extra kids over here after church today. You would think that would keep me from blogging, but it actually helps. Brady is 4 and Justus is 6. Even though it's Joey's company, Anthony is playing with them like a big boy. This means he's not following me around wanting attention. Maybe I'll even get some more cards made! Yall have a great afternoon.
Tuesday, September 23, 2008
From Courtney's Closet Challenge #17
I know the picture quality is terrible, so let me distract you with a cute picture of Courtney!
Thanks for checking out my creation!Go Bananas #11
Anthony's "helping" me on the "puter" so I gotta get off here before he breaks something. Catch yall later--maybe even later tonight.
Saturday, September 20, 2008
Stampin' Up projects
The first thing we made were shaker boxes. They were both made by using foam tape between the base layer and top layer. The one on the left has the transparency on top of the cardstock. It was stamped with stazon. The one on the right has the transparency under the top cardstock. The foam tape is directly underneath it. You can also double the foam tape to make a thicker shaker box, but I wanted mine both thinner since I plan on putting them on cards. The mail machine doesn't care for thick items.
This next item was made by first stamping the leaves with Kiwi Kiss onto white cardstock. We then had a mister that had a little bit of reinker and was then filled with water. We sprayed that over the top.
This last sample was probably my favorite. We used versamark to stamp the flowers on glossy paper. We then brayered pixie pink over the top. Next we stamped the flower image again, colored it with chalks, cut it out (I HATE scissors!) and mounted it with pop dots over one of the versamark flowers.
Thanks for checking out my projects. I have a question I've been meaning to ask all of you more experienced blogging stampers. I think I know what an inchie is, but what are twinchies and moos???
I almost forgot--I was tagged by Leona and she has told me I am it...... so here goes and here are the rules:
1. Link your tagger and list these rules on your blog.
2. Share 7 facts about yourself on your blog, some random, some weird.
3. Tag 7 people at the end of your post by leaving their names as well as links to their blogs.
4. Let them know they have been tagged by leaving a comment on their blog.
OK so here goes a little about me:
1. I don't like my food to touch. Which means I don't care for casseroles, but oddly enough I will eat vegetable soup.
2. I am currently an accountant but have also been a certified math teacher and a banker. I have also briefly tried the SAHM thing a few times, but God has not blessed me with that ability.
3. One of my favorite hobbies is sleeping. I am really disturbed by the fact that my 2 year old will no longer take naps.
4. I got a Wii for my anniversary last year and almost cried because I was so surprised and excited. I still love it even though I hardly ever play it.5. I could easily become a hermit. It's not that I mind other people, but I prefer to be alone at home than somewhere with someone.
6. My favorite tv show (and the only one I watch) is Total Drama Island. It's a cartoon kinda like Survivor that comes on Cartoon Network. I love that show! Joey and I watch it on Thursdays at 8pm and try to guess who's gonna get kicked off.
7. I just started working with the youth at church. I am one of the 9th & 10th grade girls' leaders for their Experiencing God study on Sunday nights and I am really enjoying it. At church I am also the GA Director, work in children's church, serve on the Weekday Board, and generally say yes to more than I can handle.
OK. Now I have to tag 7 people. If you've already done this, sorry for the duplication.
Wendy
Heidi
Tess
I know that's not 7, but that's all I know that haven't been tagged lately. I don't have time to comment them, so I'll do that tomorrow. Gotta go to a youth event a church.
Happy Birthday Aunt Pat!
Here is Joey in action. I realize he is on the sidelines and this is not during the game, but that's the only time he actually runs. During the game while he's on the field, he just kinda stands. Sometimes he'll stick an arm out to grab a flag if someone tries to run around him.
Here's little Anthony. He had to wear flag just like the big boys. If Anthony were as big in person as he is in his head, he would probably be a teenager. By the way, we won the game. The score was either 25-6 or 26-6, depending on who you asked. (Joey said 25-6, but since before that it was 20-6, I kinda think he's wrong.)
Friday, September 19, 2008
Quick post
Wednesday, September 17, 2008
Really cool blog candy!
Now on to today's card. This card is actually very easy to make. I used 2 coordinating DSPs. Then I punched out several flowers from a matching blue. I used glue dots to adhere buttons to each flower center. These buttons are from the big ole bag of buttons my mom gave me. She is quite the seamstress and has collected quite a few buttons over her years of sewing.
I also have a picture of my wild little monkey demonstrating why I don't get to craft and blog as much as I would like. He constantly says, "Stand up and hold you!!!" which means he wants me to stand and hold him.Joey is rambling on and on to me about Mario, so I gotta get outta the living room so he'll give me a break. He is much more passionate about all things Mario, Luigi, Sonic, and Wii than I am about papercrafting, which says a lot for how obsessed he is!
Happy Anniversary Sherrie & Kirk!
Saturday, September 13, 2008
Welcome Hurricane Ike
Thursday, September 11, 2008
I'm back!
I made this by paper piecing the cat and the fish. This card is a little bright for my tastes, but Joey, my 6 year old, thinks it's awesome. He calls it Garfield.
My next card was made for someone very special to me, my Aunt Pat. She is my mom's sister and is totally awesome. I found a saying in one of my 2005 issues of PaperCrafts. It says, "Only an aunt can give hugs like a mother, can share secrets like a sister, and love like a friend." That sums up my Aunt Pat. I call her everyday on my way home from work. I found the rose idea on Julie's blog, Paper Pleasing Ideas, which is my absolute favorite blog. She is the one who inspired me to blog and I swear if I ever find out she has looked at my blog, you will not be able to get me off the ceiling. She is the greatest paper-crafter out there. Anyway, you can see the rose she did here.
Okay, Joey's playing the Wii while Jason and Anthony have gone to turn in the flag football paperwork. My fishsticks aren't ready yet, so I'm gonna go try to make something out of paper. Our jamboree football game is this Saturday at 3pm, so get ready to see some pictures of my little football player and Coach Daddy!
One more note--thanks to all of you who left sweet condolences in your messages. I joined the sisterhood just in time to get encouraged. Thanks also to all of you who prayed for our family during this week. My great-grandmother's funeral was absolutely wonderful. Even though it's my dad's side of the family and not my mom's, my Aunt Pat went with me (of course).
Sunday, September 7, 2008
Mamaw Stroud
Friday, September 5, 2008
It's Friday!!!
Thursday, September 4, 2008
Sisterhood of the Blogging Stampers
This third card uses a layout I've been wanting to try for some time now. It also fits the SCS color challenge this week to go monochromatic, which I've never done.
Sorry for the not so good pictures. It's dark but I wanted to go ahead and post these since around here one never knows what tomorrow brings. I hear the sound of children and hubby arguing over bedtime, so I better go see if I can help. To all my new crafty friends, it's great to hear from you!
Monday, September 1, 2008
Labor Day part 2
I always need a card for something and never have one, so I'm trying to build up a collection of extras. I am also trying to use stamp sets that I haven't used in a while, so I got this idea from Split Coast Stampers.
Here's Anthony this past Thursday. When Joey came home from football practice and took his cleats off, Anthony put them on. Then he followed Jason around the house saying, "I want play football Daddy!" It was so cute! Yall have a good holiday. I know Joey is excited about having Tuesday and Wednesday off due to the hurricane.
Labor Day Monday
This first card uses my new stamp set. I've been excited about using the wheel barrow. I didn't stamp the flowers it came with, but instead punched out some flowers from a scrap piece of paper.
This second card turned out great and used several items I've never used. The "thanks" is part of a Cuttlebug alphabet die set I bought this past Christmas. I'm kinda embarrassed that this is actually the first time I've used the set. The paisley background was done with a Cuttlebug embossing folder I bought a few months ago. The ribbon was my inspiration for the card. I bought it a few years ago at Michaels.
I hope you enjoy looking as much as I enjoy making! I'm glad I finally have the 3 thank you cards made for Sherrie, Emily, and Sharon. Joey is playing the Wii while Jason and Anthony went to the store. Not sure what store since they both just wanted to get out of the house. Joey said he wants to stay home for the rest of his life. I would have to agree with him most of the time. I'm gonna go try to play at my desk some more while I have the chance. Enjoy your holiday!