The FAB FOUR ...

The FAB FOUR ...   I talk about them all the time... my sisters!  They are such a blessing in my life.  From left to right - my youngest sister Jessica, Me, my sister Marie (you all know her from IsomCreations.blogspot.com) and the oldest Valerie.  We are quite a team!  A bond that is so strong it can't be broken.  Though miles keep us apart we are always in each others hearts!

        Just wanted to let you all know that I've been hibernating on the couch all weekend with lots of soup, tissues and cold medicine.  It seems that the lovely flu has decided to  creep through the cracks in this old house and take company with me.  I hope it decides that to find a new home soon!  (It has been nice getting waited on ... too bad I know all the messes will be waiting for me when I'm on the up and up).  My kids got me my favorite Ben and Jerry's Ice Cream so I can let the mess go ... LOL  I have visited many blogs while I've been 'down' and can not believe the amazing projects evolving from all of the new SU products!  Congrats to everyone for their amazing work! 

Can't sleep? Must craft!

I just can't sleep.  My friend Deanna came over tonight to check out all of my new goodies form the Occasions mini catalog.  We had good intentions to get some crafting done but ended up chatting and going through the catalog and idea book.  Deanna will become my "SU sister"  within the next couple of days.  We compared our inventories and decided to team up.  I did manage to whip up a card while we were chatting.  The sentiment is really hard to see but I absolutely loved the finished product!!  Have a great night and keep warm!

Guilty as .... CASE'd !!

I could feel my heart beating faster ... so much on my 'want to do' list and so little time.  I made a commitment to a card / post a day and here I was crunching time.  What to do?  Easy answer ... just case a card.  I became  a member of this group called Late Night Stampers and my inbox is filled with hundreds of ideas from some very talented women.  While browsing I saw a card made with four hearts punched out of the new DSP from SU.  Since I'm patiently awaiting for the arrival of my goodies I decided to take some Very Vanilla cardstock and stamp a background image.  I then used an old heart punch that I had collecting dust in the other room to punch out the hearts.  I believe her card used die cut leaves but again ... my supply cupboard was void of any such item so I just used the same stamp from Vintage Vogue and added some color in Old Olive around the hearts.  Then a Firestone brad in the center and a sentiment at the bottom with a strip of stamped paper and three colored gems I had in storage.  Voila ... a ten minute card and I could stop holding my breath because I wasn't disappointing myself!  Thanks for the inspiration LNS!
Enjoy and stop back soon!

Quick Post ....

My household is battling the stomach bug so a quick hop on the blog and then off to get a few zzzz's while I can.  Months ago I saw a similar card on the internet while "playing" at a friends.  She let me borrow her Flight of the Butterfly SU set and butterfly punch.  Now these are on must have list.  After placing my Sale-a-Bration order today I'm afraid hubby is going to Pay It Forward by parking a new ATV in my yard or something!  LOL  Thanks for stopping!

MOJO 120 with a twist?

I'm so proud of myself.  Posting three days in a row is like reaching the top of Mount Everest for me.  Looking back on 2009, I realized that I have to have more faith in myself.  If I want to be truly loved then first I must truly love myself.  Too often I remained invisible - afraid of not being good enough.  I found myself comparing my cards and creative works to others constantly feeling as though mine 'weren't good enough' to share.  One of things I've come to accept is that I am who I am.  I create for me and I like what I create!  I've accepted that my work, my values, and everything about who I am may differ from those around me and that's okay!    Here is my twist on the first Mojo of 2010.  I do wish that the picture were a bit clearer to show the detailed embossing and highlighting.  I love SU's embossing folders!  Of course I love anything SU!    Hope you enjoyed your visit!

Snowed In ...

What a blustery day in Vermont.  We have 24 inches of snow thus far today and it is still coming down hard.  Stuck in the house should have allotted the perfect opportunity to accomplish something ... however, the stomach bug blew in with the snow and I was running children back and forth between bathrooms!  I had hoped to get some housework done and then spend an hour or two crafting Higher Powers had something else in mind for me!  I'm not complaining - I loved lounging with my daughter watching American Girl with her head nestled on my shoulder.  Bitter sweet!

My card:  Asian Artistry stamp set, So Saffron and Mellow Moss Ink and Paper!

Vintage Vogue share and more

The holidays were a true blessing for me.  My sister Marie flew in from Colorado, my sister Valerie flew in from Virginia and my brother and sister in law drove up from Myrtle Beach.  It has been so long since we have all been together.  My time with them made me realize how truly wealthy I am when it comes to love and support.   Though all six children in the family (yes there are six of us!) are very different from one another we truly compliment in each other and bring such a harmony to the surface.  I have decided that 2010 will bring a sincere determination to appreciate and value our individuality and to maintain regular communication with those who mean so much to me ... including my blogging friends.  I am going to try my best to post a card or project a minimum of once a week.  (My first goal was to post a card a day but decided I had better revamp my goals to ones more realistic since school starts back up for me in two weeks).  I hope to blog hop and compliment others work as well build my business from hobbyist to active demonstrator!  I know that I love the new clear blocks and stamps and hope my enthusiasm shows through my creative outlet.  Best to all ... I'm off to blog hop!