Tuesday, March 17, 2015

Your dessert


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We sure didn't have much of a winter here in Oregon.  Especially compared to the rest of North America.  No snow, and only a couple days of cold weather.  Even the sun has been out more than it has ever been !  So our spring came in very softly, and I am now enjoying our tulips, and the blooms on our little cherry tree.

Today I am featuring a card for


still one of my favorite challenges after all this time


and my splattery card ...


I just haven't captured how cute this one is, the picture doesn't do it justice.

Oh well, it was made in love and that is what counts !!

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Friday, March 13, 2015

Never to Keep


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Big thank you to the ladies at  Try Stampin' on Tuesday  
who counted this card in their top 3 !!

Hi !  Aren't we all so glad it is Friday !!!

Here is my weekly card for


and here is the great sketch this week ...


And my card ...


Aren't the colors so cool for a hero ...

Hope you like it !

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Monday, March 9, 2015

The knights in armor



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Hi !

Here is another fav pic of my Spencer at WDW last month.


oops, one more ....


The other day we were talking and I used the word "decompose"
and he told me he didn't think that was a word.
I gave him an explanation and he said

I think the word you are looking for is "decay"

Well onto my card !!




Here is my card ...


Hope you like it !

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Wednesday, March 4, 2015

WDW thanks


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Big thank you to the ladies at  Try Stampin' on Tuesday who counted this card in their top 3 !!

Today's card is going to my long suffering travel agent.  Natalie is a Disney expert, once a cast member she really knows all the ins and outs of Walt Disney World.  I would be glad to share her email address if anyone is heading in a Disney direction.

Poor girl, we had so many issues and problems, I am sure she was pretty sick of us by the end of our dream vacation !  She had rigged up a meeting for our Spencer with a chef at Boma restaurant.
I think that was one of the best things about our whole trip - Spencer said

Could this day GET ANY BETTER !!

Here are some pix of Spencer with, in my opinion, the very best character at WDW, Peter Pan.




This happened at a pirate cruise, where we ate all kinds of candy and goodies of all sorts, met Smee and Captain Hook, and then marched down to the dock where we took a "pirate cruise" with jokes and songs, then watched the fireworks over the castle, and came back to Peter Pan.  If you can ever do this, it was completely amazing and wonderful.

Anyway, on with my card !

This sketch is from



and my card ...


Hope you like it !!

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Saturday, February 21, 2015

You can fly


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Big thank you to the ladies at  Try Stampin' on Tuesday who counted this card in their top 3 !!

Well, it has been awhile since I posted.  Christmas got in the way this year, for some reason or other, and then planning a trip to Florida, then 12 fabulous days again at Walt Disney World, along with our kids.  Exhausting, but fun of course !!

Today's card is going to


with this sketch ...


and my card ...


Hope you like it !!

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Saturday, December 6, 2014

Wrapping

Hi Everyone !

Like me, I am sure you all have read, seen or heard recommendations about wrapping all your Christmas gifts in the same paper. 

When the pretty bags came along, a lot of us were pretty thrilled to have our wrapping dreams come true !  But they just don't look or feel the same as a beautiful package all wrapped in gorgeous paper and tied up with ribbon or string.

I began wrapping my gifts all alike a few years ago, and I must say, it really isn't all that much harder than putting them in a bag.


This is paper I picked up from Costco around $10., and we used it for three years, and still have some left.  I only bought different but similar paper this year as our main tree is black and gold.

I also bought some kraft tags from Target, about $5 or so, which I used for a couple of years, and the ribbon is always wired, maybe three rolls a year for (on sale at Michael's) about $10.  So, you can see it is a pretty cheap project. 

I generally wrap the ribbon around the package just once, and do a double knot on top.  I fishtail the ends of the ribbon, and since it is wired, I can poof it into a little bow look-alike.

The final look, as you can see, is so beautiful.  Funny, but no one thinks they are REAL presents !

Wrapping like this is pretty fast, and so simple my husband always wraps all of my gifts just like these.  Give it a try - it is so festive !!


Wednesday, December 3, 2014

2 Wall Projects


Hi Everyone !

Today we are going to look at two really easy peasy projects for your wall.


Top:

There are several companies that make cling type sayings that look as if they have been handwritten on your wall.  I have seen these at a number of stores, including JoAnn's, Michael's, and Home Goods.  The prices have sure come down in recent years, and they are easier than ever to adhere.
Just make sure they are level, and that you flatten them down with an edge, such as a credit card.
Less than 5 minutes to do, and sooooooo cute !

Bottom:

All this is, is a white canvas, white letters (and in this case Dream is all one piece), glue, spray adhesive, glitter and a sawtooth hanger.  This one MIGHT take as long as 5 minutes !

1. In the back center, hammer in a sawtooth hanger.

2.  Glue the chosen word on the canvas.

3.  Spray adhesive all over.

4.  Add the glitter.

5. Hang !!

This one too is pretty cute, and so simple.  Both projects will add a lot of interest to your wall, and
make your holiday home so festive.

Monday, December 1, 2014

Red and white tree

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Every year Dom and I put up a few trees, usually 3-6.  This year we have 3 full size, one pencil tree, and one small undecorated (so far) flocked tree in the kitchen.

The more the merrier I think !  Although, it can be pretty exhausting, lol.

This year we chose a red and white theme, a black and gold theme, and a white and silver theme for our full size trees.  Today we are going to have a peek at the red and white tree !

We don't use red much in our holiday decorating, mostly because our house is green inside, and we strove for many years to maintain a monochromatic look.  But this red was such a happy surprise after it was complete !

This is a new tree we bought this year at Walmart, already flocked.  So, not a real expensive one, around $150 on sale I think.




Initially I filled the inside with red silk poinsettias, just to give some depth to the tree.

I added ribbon, berries, a sign, and some balls.  I also popped in a few little squiggley items, a red bird cage filled with red and white balls, and a framed photo of Spencer sitting with Santa.  I will have some close ups of those later.

This tree is in our media room, so we see it more than the others.

Also later, we will be looking at a garland I made for this particular tree !

Have a great day, and there is more coming tomorrow !!

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Wednesday, November 26, 2014

Thanksgiving


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Hi Everyone !

Today kicks off a month of photos and tips on Christmas decorating, and maybe even some recipes.

Thanksgiving comes tomorrow, and I always have a fall tree up to celebrate !

Here is one of our trees from a couple of years ago ....


and this year ....


This is always a simple little tree, so I can strip it quickly and redo it for Christmas.

I think the green tree, now that I see the photos, is the better choice for fall.

I am of the "stuffer" mind set, and stuff silk fall flowers and leaves quickly.  I add some brown balls, and acorn decorations to complete the fall look. 

I will be posting a lot of really easy quick decor ideas, so I hope you will join me !!

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Wednesday, November 5, 2014

The house telling you to close your eyes


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Wow, things are so busy !  So much coming up, including our trip to WDW with our Brie, Jason and Spencer at the beginning of 2015.  Whew.

We are coming up on Thanksgiving but doncha know we still have a large pack of wild turkeys on our street.  (Someone should warn them ....)  Last year we had 9, but this year we have about 24, one of the hens is an albino.  I have seen two other large packs around town, but I have heard they have invaded all over.  Anyone else having turkey troubles ??

Well, today I did get a card done, thank goodness ...

Today's card is heading over to 

with this sketch ...


I turned it on its side ...


Pretty simple.  Hope you like it !!

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Friday, October 24, 2014

Truth may vary this


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Today's post is heading over to


and here is their sketch this week ...


Though usually at this time of year I am still working on Halloween, I am finding myself a little ahead, and went with Christmas instead !


Hope you like it !!

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Thursday, October 9, 2014

your mind is playing tricks on you


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We had one fall day, and then right  back to summer again.  Today is mid 70's, a wee drop from the 80's we have had, and we have more of the same coming.  Endless summer for certain, and it is my least favorite of the seasons.  

Today I am entering the challenge at


with this sketch ...


and here is my card ...


Hope you like it !

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Wednesday, October 8, 2014

Buried with our past


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Today's card is going to


whose DT has been so supportive of me this year.  Thank you soooo much !

The theme this week is Thanksgiving.

Canada's Thanksgiving is coming up this Monday.  I always think of it, remembering the 9 years I spent living in Canada, and the Canadian accent that comes out in me on occasion !  

Here is the sketch ...


and I turned it on its side ...


I have to laugh, as I start out with just a slight change, and then it morphs all by itself into this.

lol

Hope you like it !!

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Thursday, October 2, 2014

Little talk


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Almost my sweet daughter's birthday, and I haven't made her a card yet, yikes !!

Today's harvest card goes to


with this sketch and a harvest theme !


and my card ...


Hope you like it !!

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Wednesday, September 24, 2014

We must all go home ...


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Big thank you to the ladies at  Try Stampin' on Tuesday who counted this card in their top 3 !!

Busy busy fall here !  Sunday our street participated in Sunday Streets, which closes off  two neighborhood miles to autos.  We had several thousand people pass our way, and I swear, every one of them stopped here at our house.
 
The fun thing is that we had no idea what might come down the street, and they had no idea what was up ahead.  Of course, Spencer had his strawberry lemonade stand, and a sandwich board, and he was quite the hit with his silliness.  We also put out a couple of hundred lunch boxes, what we had left from our garage sale on Friday and Saturday.  People enjoyed the nostalgia, and we even sold a few.  A great way to spend a gorgeous Sunday afternoon.

Today, we finally had rain, it has been 6 months since we have had a good rain soak.  Doesn't sound like Oregon, does it !  But we are back to gray skies once again, and I have missed it so.  No one is complaining !!

Today's card is entering the challenge at

whose theme is trees and leaves, and this sketch ...


and my card ...



Hope you like it !!!

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