Totally Tim Tag

A couple of weeks ago I attended a "Totally Tim" class with a friend. I was actually filling in for another friend who had planned on going with her, but went out of town at the last minute. I really enjoyed the class and it made me realize that for the last year I had been teaching so many classes, and haven't taken any. It kinda got me to thinking....I really need to keep "filling up" so I have something to give.....This might sound silly but I don't want to get burned out! Anyway...I am trying to branch out in creating art & try classes I might not have looked at before. This is one of the tags that we made in the class. I am signed up for the next Totally Tim class & can't wait to see what our class projects will be!

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Vintage Pansies

Hello again, I can't believe a whole week has passed since my last post! I just finished up this Pansy card and will be dropping it off at the Scrapbook Cottage tomorrow. I am a little late in getting them the sample for the class I will be teaching there on Thursday Feb. 11th -Hopefully they will forgive me! Working full time is really cutting into my crafting time!

On a side note: I was so thrilled to hear how happy Candace was when she received my package. She was the winner of my last blog candy. She wrote on her blog that she was so happy that she cried! You can read about it here !

I hope You all have a wonderful week....I have more things to share but need daylight to photograph them...the pics I took tonight made the color off!

Heartfelt Flowers

Heartfelt Creations is introducing some new stamps that are designed to work perfectly with Nestabilities and I love that they are flowers! You can find them Here I got these stamps just before Christmas and I am finally able to share what I created with you! The first one coordinates with "Blossom Two" Nesties. The next 3 samples are all made using the same stamp set and this one coordinates with the "Blossom" Nesties. You can click on the picture for a larger view.
For more details on these cards see the Heartfelt Creations blog

I would love to know what you think of these new stamps and which card you like best! Your comments are really what keep me going!!!

I have been working on more projects and have a deadline of tomorrow night! I am sure looking forward to the weekend to catch up on some sleep!

Recipe For Fun!

I was given the ok to reveal some of the projects that I have been working on that will be taken to CHA at the end of this month. This box is covered using the new line of papers from Cookbookin' and I love them!!! Below is the divider cards that I decorated using papers from this same line. I cut circles & scalloped circles, from the paper, using nestabilities.

I made a couple of other things with this line that I didn't photograph before I turned them in...note to self...all ways photograph before turning in!!!! Now I have the prototypes of another new line of papers and only a little bit of time to finish some projects, so they can go off to CHA without me!

Paper Delphinium flower

Hello...I don't know if it's just me or what....but I have never been so busy in my whole life! I have to keep this post short because it is 1:30 in the morning & I have to be up at 6:00 to get ready for work...but I wanted to share with you a card I finished up tonight. This is a Delphinium, but my daughter said it looked like a Blue Bonnet (our TX State flower) The background paper is by K&Co from a boxed pack. Hope yall have a great week!

Pink Valentine Tag

I hope you enjoying these first few days of the new year....it's back to work (the real job) tomorrow. I have been busy working of some things for Design teams that I'm not allowed to show you yet. CHA is coming up at the end of this month & lots of new things will be revealed there. Although I don't get to go, some of the samples I am making will be there.

I am showing you this Valentine Tag I made just for me. I used a vintage image that I cut out added to paper from K&Co "Cut & Paste Designer pad". A little distressing, some trims, and a ribbon rose, and Voila'! I plan to make several more Valentine Tags to hang up like a banner. I will show you when it's complete....if I ever get it finished!

Wishing you a Happy New Year!

Every year seems to go by a little faster than the last, and before you know it, here we are again....ringing in a new year. Of course there are always "new years resolutions"...to loose weight, be healthier, get organized...those are a few of my favorites. I would love to hear yours!
My main goal this year...other than the ones I already listed is to get published...which means I have to actually submit something! To help me know what I should submit I would love to know: what was your favorite thing I have ever posted here on my blog?
Have a happy and safe New Years!

Thank You All

I want to thank everyone for entering to win my blog candy! I was amazed with all of your responses! Yesterday was my one year blog-anniversary. When I started this blog I didn't have a clue as to what I was doing, I just figured it out as I went along....and I had no idea how much I would enjoy it! It is such a pleasure to read your comments after a long day at work-it really is what inspires me to sit down & create something...in hopes of getting more comments!



I am happy to announce that Candace from Ontario, Canada is the winner of this blog candy giveaway. Candace please send me an e-mail with your address so I can send you package out.



I hope you all had a great holiday! I am packing up my Christmas stamps & getting ready to move on to Valentines day creations....it goes by so fast doesn't it! Well, I should have something new to show you in a day or two!

A Christmas Medley

Tonight I a sharing with you the last few glimpses of my Christmas this year. I had so many projects that I never got to...but I guess there is always next year.
I love vintage tags...and this one might be my favorite. Another couple of cards using my holly punch- Love this punch!

This is the Gingerbread house that is on display at the Guenther House in downtown San Antonio- it's amazing!

Below is a picture of the Gingerbread house that I made with my son last night. Making this little house makes me appreciate the one from the Guenther House even more!

You still have time to register for my blog candy giveaway! Just scroll down to the post titled "White Chocolate hot coa-coa & Blog Candy" for the details.
I hope you have a Merry Christmas as you celebrate with the ones you love!

A Joyfull Christmas

I am sharing with you a vintage card that I purchased at a local Antique Mall today!
I have examined the card and there is no copy wright mark or trademark anywhere to be found. Feel free to use it for your personal use. Just copy & paste it to a folder- and start (or add to) your collection of vintage images. These vintage images are what I have used on the tags that I made in the last post, and on some of the cards in previous posts. If you do make something using this image I would love to see it...so let me know...OK?

If you want to register to win my blog candy: Scroll Down to the post titled " White Chocolate hot coa-coa & Blog Candy" and leave your comment there. It is open untill December 25th Midinght!

Vintage Whimsy Tags

First I have to say that I am addicted to blog surfing! Recently I have found some great ones!

Elizabeth from Creative Breathing recently had a tag swap that inspired me to make all of these fun tags! I can't believe how fun it was - I made all of these on Sunday - and for me to complete 7 items in one day is an accomplishment! For some reason these came so easy...I didn't stress over layout, or sketches...I just had fun with them!

Don't Forget to get registered to win my blog candy!

See the post below for all the details!

White Chocolate hot coa-coa & Blog Candy

Ya know how when you are trying to hurry...every thing seems to go wrong? Well that is what happened tonight! I was determined to get this posted as promised by the end of the week...and I'm cutting it close! First I have a frappuccino bottle, that has been up-cycled into a little gift- perfect for this time of year. I used Cookbookin' papers & stamp, nesties, and ribbon to decorate the bottle. I actually wrote the little poem & printed them and the tag with instructions out.
Here is the recipe for the white chocolate hot co-coa. 1 1/2 cups skim powdered milk; 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar; 3/4 cup non dairy creamer (french vanilla) you can substitute for other flavors if you want; 1 1/2 cups white chocolate chips. Mix dry ingredients together, then spoon 3 to 4 spoon fulls into mug & add hot water...you may need to add more mix if using a larger mug.

Now for the blog candy give away! You can enter to win by leaving a comment on this post. You will be entered twice if you let me know that you are a "follower" of my blog. For a third entry you can post a link back to my blog, on your blog announcing the blog candy. Be sure to let me know if you do this so I can make sure you are entered 3 times. I will leave this open until Christmas Day! On the 26th of Dec. I will put all the names

in a bowl-(checking to make sure how many times to enter each person)-and I will have my son draw out the winning name. Here is a picture of the goodies PLUS I will add some hand made things....like cards, tags, gifts, etc. This is open to anyone! Goodluck!

There are 4 punches, 4 wood mounted stamps, 4 clear stamp sets, a set of watercolor pencils in a carry case, 6 tags, 15 vintage images, ribbon, brads, pearls, & chipboard alphabet plus the handmade items that I will add as a suprise!

Old Fashioned Baby Carriage

This stamp by Heartfelt Creations is so beautiful and is perfect for making any type of baby card! My niece just recently had a baby girl, which was my inspiration for this card. The instructions for this card can be found on the Heartfelt Creations blog. I hope you can see the detail in the close up.

I wanted to say thanks to all of you who visit my blog, that hit counter just keeps on growing! I will be back before the end of the week with a blog candy announcement!

Simple & Small framed gifts

Hello and happy Saturday! I was so happy to sleep in today! I wanted to share with you these cute little framed gifts that were so simple to make. The frames are from the 99 cents store, and look exactly like first picture (meaning they are allredy whitewashed distressed) They had chickens & roosters in the frames when I bought them (that I thought were hideously ugly) I took them out & used designer paper, the Holly punch, and buttons on the first one. The "Noel" is from a bag of buttons & little plastic things that I found at Hobby Lobby. This only took me like 10 minuets to make. On the frame below I used distress inks and a sponge (antitue linen & tea dye) to change the white to more of an ivory with brownish tones. I found the little sleeping angel by googling "images" and typed in "vintage cherub"

I am getting together a Blog candy prize to photograph & announce next week, so be sure to check back soon!

Framed Merry Christmas

I don't know about yall, but have definatley been getting into the holiday mood latley! Christmas is my favorite time of year & I love making gifts! This piece is made using a stamp from Heartfelt Creations (Merry Christmas 718E) You can find my instructions Here at the Heartfelt Creations blog. I don't think the sparkles from the stickles showed up in the first picture, so here is a close up.

The frame is 6 X 6 and was a bargain at .75 cents! I got it from my friend Yuki....she probably wants it back now ;)

I am trying to find every spare moment to get all my ideas turned into finished projects! Thanks for stopping by!

SnowFlake Wreath

This is my second attempt at making a Holiday wreath. I started with the wreath base that I painted, then added lots of ribbons. The snowflakes are made using a combination of punches, spellbinders dies and Martha Stewart glitter. I used pop dots in the layering to add dimension and they are topped with a rhinestone. This one really sparkles! I think I have a fascination with snowflakes because we pretty much NEVER get snow here in San Antonio, TX

I hope that you all had a wonderful Thanksgiving! I am going back to working full time, and I don't know how much time I am going to have to create new projects & teach classes! I would love to hear any time management ideas you might have for me!

Paper Flower Wreath

This was a fun project to make. I punched out lots of flowers from several different pattered papers, layered them, and used a brad to secure them. I used a wreath base from Michael's, that I glued the ribbons to, then glued the flowers over them. I added in some jingle bells & some berries from a floral pick. I am taking this one to work with me to hang in my office. I have plans to make some more....if I can squeeze them into my small amount of free time!

Candy Cane

Today I have a card I made for Heartfelt Creations. You can find all the details for this card at their blog. They are debuting their new "amped up" web site this week so be sure to check it out! I can't believe how fast time is flying by! I have so many ideas for projects that I want to make, but finding the time is getting harder & harder. I know you all know exactly what I mean, I just wanted to say thanks for taking the time to stop by & leaving me a comment! I will have another project to show you before the end of the week!

Vintage Santa

Here is a card I made last night using an image that I found on Google. I searched "vintage Santa" under Google images. I did a lot of distressing & sponging on the edges using Tea dye distress ink. The striped paper is Basic Grey Wassail collection, it is double sided and I used the opposite side for the red matting of the photo. The sheet music paper is by The Paper Studio. All the little extras that I added such as lace, ribbon, croched flower, button, and punched pine & holly finished it off.

I have classes to teach tonight, Saturday and Sunday so I gotta lotta preparation to do! I had a dream last night that I was teaching a class, and I had forgotten some of the main of the supplies needed & it was horrible! That might be an anxiety dream! Yikes!