Tis So Sweet

This is my inspirational card for the day. Both images are from my basket of images (did I tell you it was a pretty large basket). When I use my top note die I save the negative and use it for framing other images which is what I did here. I used some stickles to add a little sparkle and some vellum scraps for the scallop border that I attached with a pop dot. I'm not sure the card is quite done, but not sure what to add - any suggestions?

Another one of my resolutions for this year was to make more cards for our military men and women. This card is one I'm going to make several of to send to my daughter to give to fellow members of her MP company. And lastly......
I want to have more thinking of you/pick me up cards on hand as I never seem to have enough. I just love this quote and the pink/brown color combo so I put the them together and came up with this card.

Now I am off to look at the challenges that have been posted and see what I can come up with to post tomorrow. I hope you are all staying warm and having a blessed day!

Fruit of the Spirit

I've had this image for a very long time and found it yesterday when I was sorting through my basket of images. I used markers and stickles to color the hearts and leaves, then sponged mauve mist ink all over and added some dew drops and brads to finish it off.

I hope you all are having a blessed day filled with lots of love!

Sisterhood of the Blogging Stampers #29

This post is to introduce myself to my fellow sisters, and I must admit I'm having a tough time with what to post.........

So I will start by telling you that I'm married to a wonderful man (Steve) who truly is my best friend. I also have two amazing and beautiful daughters; Lauren (21) is serving in the U.S. Army and Casey (15) is a sophmore. I am also blessed to have my nephew Cody (17) living with us. He is a senior and has plans to start college in the fall.

I went to a Stampin Up party in 2000 got hooked and have been rubber stamping ever since. I mostly make cards for family and friends and make projects for the nursing home my BIL was in and make card packages for the military serving in Iraq and Afganistan.

The last few years have been extremely rough for our little family, but with faith and renewed strength we start another year.

I'm so looking forward to getting to know each of my new sisters, one can never have too many sisters, right!
I hope you all have a very blessed day!

Happy New Year

My Craft Room

I thought I would take a few minutes and post some pictures of my craft room which is very messy because it is a work in progress. Once I get my closet kit put together, I will be able to finally finish! My goal for 2010 is to have my room put together so I can actually find what I'm looking for. Another goal is to create projects for my blog and post them on a daily basis.
The first picture shows where I keep my designer paper and card stock. The boxes on top will eventually go in my closet.






The next picture shows where I keep my Bind It All supplies, Martha Stewart punches, gift boxes and other misc supplies.














This picture shows some of my embellishment storage as well as my ink pad storage and single wood stamps


This pictures adds the first book shelf of SU stamp sets.


And this shows both bookshelves of SU stamp sets

All the stuff on the floor will eventually be in the closet.
Like I said a "work in progress" !

A New Month

Well I see it has been a month since posting to my blog, how sad is that? As I stated in the my last post, I haven't been doing much crafting so I have no new projects to share. I guess if I'm going to get Christmas cards out this year, I had better get busy.

Just a reminder to remember our troops and their families as we enter into this holiday season. Blessings to you all.

Hello Blog Land

I've neglected my crafting for a while so I don't have a project to post, but I'm working on getting back in the groove of things. I've been organizing (or attempting) all my craft items so I would have an easier time finding things. I will be sure to post pictures when I a little more done.

One thing I know I have got to busy on are my christmas cards, it will be here in a blink of of an eye. I'm excited this year as it is Lauren's first Christmas home in three years. Just having her home is Christmas enough for me.

One more thing before I go, please remember our soldiers and their families. Wouldn't it be nice to know you made the difference in at lease one family!