New Cards

I have been working feverously to get some new cards done.
i have enough stamped for probably 20 cards, I just now have to finish some up and post them.

I am also going to try a sketch challenge from SCS...more to come

Happy New Year

Well 2009 is only 32 minutes away. Hoping to have a good year, both with our health and economically. I've been folowwing a lot of very talented people's blogs. I have seen so many great creations and hope to add some of my own to this site in the coming days/weeks. I have so many good thoughts, but not enough time.

Happy Holidays!

One more day and all the time, money and work we have put in will be over. Just think it takes a ling time to prepeare and it all over in 10 minutes, if you are lucky.

Still having a bit of wrapping do to, mostly stocking stuffers.
Have a safe and happy holiday to anyone and everyone that might read this!!

Gift card holder

i found this simple pop-up giftcard holder on SCS and Hero Arts.
Thought I'd share with everyone.
I'm thinking of making a few to keep on hand for birthdays and whatnot!

What you'll need:
4 X 12 Piece of patterned paper (or you can make your own by stamping a piece of 4 X 12 piece of cardstock)
4-1/4 X 4-1/4 Square piece of coordinating cardstock (used as mat for mounting the interior of gift card)
Stamps
Ink
Bone Folder
Craft Knife
Adhesive

Take your 4 X 12 piece and score it 4" from one end (horizontal orientation) - flip to the other end and score 4" from that end. This will give you a piece divided into 3- 4" squares

Here is the video from Hero Arts blog:


Burnish all score lines with your bone folder
Take the middle square and fold it in half, creating the Pop Up portion of this card in a "hill" -^-
Using your gift card as a guide, cut a slit in the center of middle of your folded piece large enough for your gift card to slide into
Adhere the back side of your pop up portion to your 4-1/4" square piece of cardstock
Embellish as desired
Insert gift card (the important part)

it's been a while

It'a been a while...had lots to do for the holidays.
Most everything is done.
Here is a shot of the 2 x-mas cards I've made ans sent out.

Moving

I am in the middle of packing my office. Being moved again!
well, at least i have a job!!

Had both of my kids teacher's meetings this week. They are both doing well! Thank god.
i am very happy for that.

Have a middle school hockey gane at 4 today, then practice at 8:30.
This will be Patrick's first game back since his asthma attack.
I hope he makes it through the game without any problems.

Until later

Today

I have yet another busy weekend. Two hockey games and practices, birthday parties and I HAVE to finish my X-mas tags for the swap I'm in. They are almost done, so not to worried about that.

I am also trying to start the teachers paperbag albumns that we will giv for Christmas and plan my Christmas Cards. I've already ordered the kids photos and have a layout all drawn out, but I'm sure it will changes once I get to the store tomorrow and see something new.

I've joined a design group on e-bay and am having fun with that. I've met new people across the country and Canada. The Xmas tag swap is with them and can;t wait to see what I get in the mail soon!

I love looking at other people work.