Thanksgiving Turkey Napkin Ring.

Posted on by October 11, 2010

Hi Everyone:  Well, Thanksgiving dinner is done and everything cleaned up and put away.  I was watching the news this morning and one of the statistics was that is take 12 hours to shop for the turkey and all the other goodies, chop, slice, mash,  stuff and cook the turkey, 20 min to eat and 4 hours to clean up.  Something is wrong with that picture.  Oh well, we all enjoyed the dinner and it  was fun to have the family around.

Tangled Up in Creativity blog group has been issued a challenge.  You can check out the challenge HERE. April’s Blog. We are to make something that boy scouts could make in about an hour and give to a Senior’s home.  So this is my creation, turkey napkin rings. 

These are very easy.  Using a scallop circle punch, punch 4 circles using different colours card stock  Punch one for the turkey and cut one scallop for the head and 3 for his feet.  Sponge his feathers and add feet and eyes using a marker.  Add his waddle, I used an upside down heart and a piece for his beak.  Attach to a strip of card stock, and voila, you have a Thanksgiving Turkey Napkin Ring.

Don’t forget the Clearance Rack

It’s also a happy time over at Stampin’ Up! as there are 200 new items in the clearance rack…You saw right 200 new items at very reduced prices (up to 80%). These will be here until they are sold out, so if you are wanting some new product, check out my site HERE and shop til you drop. Who doesn’t like a good deal!

So, it’s back to work tomorrow.
 
Until next time…
 
Karen

Share Button

Happy Thanksgiving

Posted on by October 8, 2010

Hi Everyone:  It’s a time of celebration for us in Canada this weekend.  It’s Thanksgiving and a time to spend with family and friends, eating turkey and pumpkin pies and of course mashed potatoes, and then there’s the extra day off on Monday.  It will be a little squishy in my house because somehow I was elected to cook for 15 people.  Oh well, that means I get the left-overs, yeah!

It’s also a happy time over at Stampin’ Up! as there are 200 new items in the clearance rack…You saw right 200 new items at very reduced prices (up to 80%).  These will be here until they are sold out, so if you are wanting some new product, check out my site HERE and shop til you drop. Who doesn’t like a good deal!

These are Halloween cards that I did for my grandchildren…have to make one more but I thought I would share these.  I just love the Beary Best Friend set and Stampin’Up! has great accessory stamps to go along.

Stamps: Beary Best Friends (W-118052), Season of Hugs (W-120823, Wicked Cool (W – 118738, C-120600)

Paper: Basic Black, Crumb Cake, Old Oliver, Cajun Craze, Water colour
Ink: Black Stazon, Basic Black
Accessories: Big Shot, Spider Web Embossing Folder, Various Markers, Blender Pens, Modern Label Punch, Word Window Punch

I would like to welcome 3 new members to the Tangled Up In Creativity group.

We have Betty, Julie and Lisa.  Click on their names and check out their blogs.  Welcome ladies.

That’s it for today, so until next time….

Karen

Share Button

Juggling Witch

Posted on by October 3, 2010

Hi Everyone:  It’s Sunday evening and I do hope everyone enjoyed their weekend.  The weather was spectacular yesterday, in the mid – 80’s and today it did reach 70.  Here we are the 3rd of October and still enjoying nice weather and it is to continue for a few days.

The card today is one I did for a swap at my upline’s meeting. The cards I received were wonderful and I will share a couple with you in later posts.

This is the juggling witch and who is juggling the candlestick holders with her feet. Just trying to have fun. I also embossed the basic black with the spider web embossing folder but it is hard to see on the picture.

Stamps: Wicked Cool (w-118738, c – 120600)

Paper: Basic Black, Old Olive, Rich Razzleberry, Whisper White
Ink: Rich Razzleberry, Basic Black
Fun Accessories: Big Shot, Spider Web Embossing Folder, Old Olive SU Marker, Large

Oval Punch, Black Flourish Designer Jewels, Medium Oval Punch, Rich Razzleberry ribbon.

Hope you enjoy
Until next time…

Karen

Share Button

A Tribute to Tasha

Posted on by October 2, 2010

Hi Everyone: For anyone who has a pet, we are often faced with the difficult situation when they are sick and this week I had to face that decision.  I put my cat Tasha down as she was very sick.  For her, that was the kindness thing I could do for her.  She was my companion for 16 years. We had good times and times when I referred to her as a female version of Garfield as she had attitude.  We could cuddle but only on her terms.  She is at peace now and not in pain.

Thank you to my family, friends, co-workers and my friends from the Tangled Up in Creativity blogging group. Your actions helped ease the pain.

Tasha
 These are the flowers that my daughter, Teri and my 31/2 yrs granddaughter, Sarah,  came to the door with.  Sarah says to me, “Nan, I am sorry that Tasha is in heaven” and then without taking a breath, she says “and Nan, I picked the beautiful roses, they are pink and purple and you know pink and purple are my favourite colour”.  Of course, Teri and I had to to laugh.  It those things that help to put live into perspective.
So now Tasha is gone, life carries on. 
I would also like to include a poem that Danie from Tangled Up in Creativity blog group sent to comfort me. 
A Pet’s Prayer

If it should be that I grow frail and weak, And pain should keep me from my sleep, Then you must do want must be done For this, the last battle can’t be won

You will be sad, I understand
Don’t let your grief than stay your hand, For this day, more than the rest, Your love and friendship stand the test
We’ve had so many happy years,
What is to come can hold no fears,

You’d not want me to suffer, so,
When the time comes, please let me go.
I know in time you will see,

It is a kindness you do to me
Although my tail its last has waved
From pain and suffering I’ve been saved.

Don’t grieve it should be you,
Who decides this thing to do,
We’ve been so close we two these years,

Don’t let you heart hold any tears.
Smile for we walked together
For a little while.

Until next time….
 
Karen

Share Button

Build A Bear Back to School

Posted on by September 27, 2010

Hi Everyone:  we are experiencing a little bit more of summer.  The last week has been pleasant and some days HOT.  This weather is supposed to continue for a few more days.  We are lucky here in the BC interior as places on the coast are experiencing record rainfalls with people having to be evacuated and some towns completely cut off because the roads have been washed away.  I sure do sympathize with those people to have their lives in an up roar. 

I still have some room in the October 15th class.  Please contact me for further details.  Don’t miss out!

The cards that I have for the post today are from the Build a Bear.  They are so cute and there are so many things and themes that you can do around them.  They are great for invitations to birthday parties, making colouring books, great for Moms, Dads and Grandparents and generally anyone who has children in their lives.  Or let the kids make their own invitations and cards.  What fun!

Stamps: Beary Best Friends (W-118052), Season of Hugs (W-120823), Cute by the Inch (Level 2 Hostess)
Paper: Textured Whisper White, Poppy, Watercolour, Whisper White
Ink: Black Stazon, Basic Black
Accessories: Big Shot, Square Lattice Embossing Folder, Various Markers, Poppy ribbon, eyelets, Blender Pens, Curly Label Punch

To give some dimension to the apple, I stamped, coloured, cut out and attached with a dimensional.  The flowers on the girl’s dress were stamped using the Season of Hugs stamp.  The word ‘hi” is highlighted in the “ABC”s with a marker to stand out.

Have a great evening.

Until next time….

Karen

Share Button

World Card Making Day – Christmas Card Class

Posted on by September 22, 2010

Hi Everyone.  To celebrate World Card Making Day on October 2, 2010, I will be hosting a Christmas Card Class on October 1, 2010. 

Here is a sneak peek as to what we will be making.

The cost for this class is $15.00.  That’s right, you get to take home 5 cards and a gift bag, all different.  So, get a head start on your Christmas cards.  If you have never made cards before, here is your chance to try it out.  If you are a card maker, come and experience the new Stampin’ Up! colours, stamps and accessories. 

You can find all the details HERE on my Calendar of Events.  If you would like more details on this fun night, contact me

There will be another class on October 15, 2010 and you will find details for this class also on my Calendar of Events

So until next time….

Karen

Share Button

Tangled Up in Creativity Challenge

Posted on by September 20, 2010

Hi Everyone.  Thanks to those who participated in the Tangled Up In Creativity challenge.  The cards were great, the images depicted how you felt about the upcoming season (for most of us it’s Fall, for one member it’s Spring) and the reasons for what you chose were very interesting.  A lot of who we are and what we do are based on memories of family and friends and there were many comments around those memories.

Voting is only open to the Tangled Up In Creativity Blog Group

So the big drum roll….

April

Christy
Danie
Dawn
Lynn
Mary Kate
Monica
Rose
I know that it is not midnight PST time but I wanted to get this post out for tomorrow morning and I won’t have time before I go to work.

Now the hard part comes…cast your vote.  Voting will be open from September 21 – 23 and I will post the winner on Friday, September 24th. 
Good luck and thanks to everyone who participated.
Until next time….
Karen
Share Button

Tangled Up in Creativity Challenge September 14 – 20

Posted on by September 13, 2010

Hi Everyone:  It’s time for another Tangled Up in Creativity challenge.  This is open to all of the members in the Tangled Up in Creativity group and there will be a gift for the one who garners the most votes.

As one season ends another one begins.  The challenge is to create a card that depicts what it is you like about the season coming up.  It can be anything, you are only limited by your imagination. 

I have set up a Mr Linky at the bottom of this post so that you can link to my blog straight from yours.  After you have uploaded your card to my site, please go back and leave a comment as to why you chose the elements of your card.  Mr. Linky is open from 12:00 am September 14th until 11:59 pm September 20th.

I chose Fall and the leaves turning colours.  I love the fall colours and when you go out for a drive in the country side the hills are alive with colour and it often looks like a patch work quilt.  I love the smell of fall, the crisp mornings and the beautiful afternoons. One thing for sure that as the leaves change colour and fall to the ground, they will come again in the Spring.

Have Fun!
Until next time…..
Karen
Share Button

1 Stamp, 3 Cards Part 3

Posted on by September 12, 2010

Hi Everyone:  Here is the last card in a series using the Christmas Collage stamp.  This is a fun stamp because it can be used in so many ways – cutting different images from the single stamped image and then using different techniques to finish the card.

This card also uses one of the a la carte stamp found the the Holiday Mini.  This, stamp, too has many possibilities.

Stamps: Christmas Collage (W – 121279), Christmas Postcard (W – 121428 – a la carte)
Paper: Cherry Cobbler, Very Vanilla, Deck the Hall DSP
Ink: Black Stazon, Garden Green
Accessories: Embossing Ink, Gold Embossing Powder, Chantilly ¼” Ribbon, Various Markers, Blender Pen, Dimensionals, Heat Gun

The Post Card image is coloured in using various methods – ink and markers and then blended with the blender pens. 
 
So that’s it – 1 stamp 3 cards.  I hope you have enjoyed.
 
So until next time….
 
Karen

Share Button

1 Stamp, 3 Cards Part 2

Posted on by September 9, 2010
Hi Everyone:  As promised I am back with Christmas Collage #2.  The inspiration for this card came from the sketch MOJO 155.  Check out the BLOG
Stamps: Christmas Collage (W – 121279), Delightful Decorations (W – 116517)

Paper: Cherry Cobbler, Very Vanilla, Chocolate Chip, Deck the Hall DSP
Ink: Soft Suede, Cherry Cobbler, Embossing Ink
Accessories: Gold Waffle Paper, Gold Embossing Powder, 1 ¾” Circle Punch, 2 ½” Circle Punch, Chocolate Chip ¼” Grosgrain Ribbon (discontinued), Very Vanilla 1/8” Taffeta Ribbon, Champagne Mist Glimmer Paint, Ornament XL Punch
This card uses the new Gold Waffle Paper and is quite easy to work with.  A 2″ strip was cut and folded together and then gathered aroung the “25” medalion and attached with TomBow Adhesive. 
I will be trying this paper out again in another form.  You can find the Gold Waffle Paper on page 21 of the Holiday Mini catalogue.  You get two rolls, 1 in gold and 1 in sliver $12.25.  There is approx 5 yards in each roll and is 8″ wide.
Ok, the cursor won’t go over to the left side, so my sign off is centered.
Stay tuned for Part 3
Until next time…
Karen
Share Button