I Have Been MIA

I am so sorry that I haven't been around lately. I was hoping during spring break that I would have time to do some crafting, that hasn't happened. Hubby and I have been house hunting. We have finally decided to buy a house instead of putting money in someone else's pocket. We have not had a lot of luck finding what we wanted until this past weekend. We made an offer on the house yesterday and waiting to hear back if it has been accepted or if they will counter offer to us.
This evening I worked at McDonald's for a little over an hour. We are having McTeacher night at McDonald's. The staff at the school is trying to raise money for our parent volunteer dinner next month. The idea is to be able to have the dinner catered instead of several people making the dinner. Though we do have a teacher that has volunteered to make lasgana for about 80 people. If you are making one pan, it is just as easy to make 10. Hope to have a few pictures of this to share in a day or two.
Everyone have a good night and better tomorrow and I will try to have something to share real soon.

Wolf

I finally get to share this card. On one of the yahoo groups I belong to we had a challenge called 'Create A Card'. Your partner was to sent you a card w/envelope, an image (if desired, but not required) and the paper and embellishments that they would like to see in a card. When you receive your envelope you are to create a card with what you are sent. You cannot add anything to it except the pens, pencils or chalk to color the image and adhesive. This sometimes mean really using your imagination. Fortunately, my partner sent me some fun stuff to work with. The image was a bit intimidating at first, but after making a practice copy of the image and playing with that for a bit, I was able to color this. The paper she sent was just awesome to go with the image. Anyway, here is the card I made for Shelly. You can visit Shelly's blog by clicking on Inky Hugz over on the right side.

Proud to be an American

I have been on a roll tonight. But 2 of the cards we half done when I started. This one was started from scratch. I have had this set from Stampin' Up and it had seen no ink yet, thought it was time to get it inky.

Supplies:

Stamps: SU Liberty for All

Ink: SU Real Red, Night of Navy

Paper: SU Whisper White, Real Red, Night of Navy

Accessories: Ribbon, Brads

Sassafras

Love this image. This was sent to me as an image challenge for March. Loved doing her. Hope you enjoy her also.

Supplies:

Stamps: Sassafras

Inks: ???

Paper: Basic Grey DP

Accessories: Prismacolor Pencils, Stickles, Ribbon, Shell Buttons, Border Punch

House Mouse Dream

What a fun little card to make. Haven't had as much crafting time as I would like with the house hunting, but did manage to get this guy colored and embossed last night and then finished him this evening. Hope you enjoy him.

Supplies:

Stamps: House Mouse Sleepng Under Flowers

Ink: Staz-on Jet Black, Versa Mark, SU So Saffron, Really Rust, Adirondack Butterscotch

Paper: SU Whisper White, Black, Basic Grey DP

Accessories: Prismacolor Markers, Brads, Punches, Embossing Powder

Dragonfly

Here is a card I made using a sketch from Maria. Check over to the right and you will find the link to her blog. This card is so different for me. First I have not used any bright colors, second I used no pattern paper.

Supplies:

Stamps: SU Measure of A Life

Inks: SU Always Artichoke

Paper: SU Barely Banana, Always Artichoke, Mellow Moss

Accessories: Large Brads

House Mouse Birthday

I sure haven't been around much lately. We are house hunting and it is getting to be a chore. Have been at it about 11 days now and let me tell you, it is a jungle out there.

It has really cramped my stamping and scrapping time, but in the long run it will definitely be worth it. I will finally have the type of craft room I have wanted for a long time.

Anyway, had to put together a quick birthday card for a co-worker last week, if you call most of the House Mouse stamps quick. It was the first time I had inked this stamp and it was fun to play with.

Scrapbook Pages

I finally was able to take pictures of some of the pages that I have been working on. Just haven't had the time to take pictures. I have about a month to finish this book before it is needed. Guess I need to get in gear and get this finished.

Hope you enjoy. Please forgive the bad pictures of these pages. Just haven't figured out how to take pictures and have them turn out right.

A New House Mouse

I just recently bought a few House Mouse stamps from a lady on Craigslist, gotta love that place. Right after getting my stamps I just had to give them a try and decided this little guy was the one I wanted to ink first.

I do not remember where the paper is from, have had it for several years and the same with the ribbon across the top.

This card is a bit different for me. Using the black and white with just the ribbon, word and grass below his feet for the only color in the card. All in all, I believe this came out cute. Our little guy here looks like he is daring you to believe.