Hello all my crafty friends!
Today I finished a Magnolia Christmas Card out of a paper bag thanks to Claudia Rosa @ Pretty Pressings who had the instructions and to who I got the idea from, Cathy Lynn from her blog. Both are beautiful ladies with lots of talent to say the least. And last but not least, from Sandy Dehond who made the card for her friend Cathy Lynn. Bless each one of you for inspiring me.
My daughter saw this card and couldn't believe that it was made from a paper bag. She asked me who was getting this card and I said that I didn't know. It was going into the pile to send. Well lo and behold she has claimed this one as her own lol.
I made Christmas cards last year that never got sent out. I was not too happy with them, I thought them plain. So, I am re purposing some of them and throwing the others out. I am sad to say that we went out and bought cards last year :(.
So, this is the inside. A tag pulls out with a saying and as a family we'll all sign the card.
I added two tags in the back pocket for pictures I think.
So, last week my husband asked me if we are buying cards this year and I told him no that I am making them and he just gives me "the look". I had to chuckle though. I love my husband. He is so patient and kind. Today he even bought me some glittered snowflakes for my cards that I was eye balling. He asked me if I wanted them and I said "no", but they'd be really cute for my Christmas cards, so he made a grab for them and put them in the buggy. He is really so sweet. Plus, I am so ready for Christmas!
I am feeling so much better these days. I had my DR's appointment on Friday and he still hasn't cleared me for going back to work. He says I'm still not ready. So, I'm still on disability until he clears me.
I can't wait til I get my Christmas bonus so I can Christmas shop for my kids! I love the look on their faces when they open up their gifts! My oldest daughter is a scrapbbooker like me and I know exactly what I'm going to get her and I just can't wait! My youngest daughter still hasn't given me a wish list so I don't know what I'm going to do and I asked my 16 yr old son what he'd like from Santa and I got a list handed to me instantly! Lol! Oh, I do love my kids!
Well, I better get off of here before I write a book! I do love having a blog though, it lets me chronicle my thoughts sometimes and I love that.
Hugs for now,
Carolyn
Hello All,
Here is my 2nd Magnolia Christmas Card. Edwin is so cute tangled in the Christmas lights. He reminds me of my husband untangling lights but also because he used to be a IBEW Electrician.
Now, if they would do a Tilda getting tangled in Christmas lights, I could say it would be my oldest daughter lol as she is following in her Dad's footsteps in becoming an IBEW electrician. IBEW is International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Union. She is an apprentice electrician at the moment.
I am sad to say that at the moment, I only have two magnolia Christmas stamps. When I return to work and get caught up on my bills, I'm going to have to buy some of the new 2011 Christmas magnolia stamps lol. I can't wait as I have a wish list of the new ones. Plus, Christmas is only 54 days away. Oh my, I still need to Christmas shop as I only have one gift at the moment!
Well, that is all for right now. I hope everyone has a wonderful scrappy day!
Hugs,
Carolyn
Hello All,
Here is my card for the Bookendz challenge. I can't believe that I finally got one put together.
Things are finally going well for me health wise. I am feeling much better. As long as I remember to take my meds I guess I'll be doing well.
I just got back from a scrapbooking retreat in Logan County WV. We were at the Chief Logan Lodge for two days. It was pretty good. I had a good time with my oldest daughter Danielle. I didn't get much done, only 4 layouts but at least I got something done lol.
Well, that is it for now.
Hugs,
Carolyn
Hello Ladies!
Here is my new card! It is a "Get Well" card!
Hope everyone is doing well. I am feeling pretty well. It seems my meds are working fine for the moment.
We had a wonderful weekend. We took our family to Kings Island in Cincinnati OH for the Fright Fest. They had 16 haunted houses and the park was open til 1am. I didn't last that long though, I took the bus the hotel provided and headed back to the hotel at 10pm and left my husband and our kids and significant others to enjoy the rest of the evening.
I am looking forward to this weekend though. My oldest daughter and I are going to a Scrapbooking Crop at Chief Logan Resort and Lodge in Logan WV with a bunch of friends. Hopefully I don't forget to take my camera so I can get lots of pictures for a future scrapbook page!
I'd like to enter this card into the following challenges:
Until we meet again,
Hugs,
Carolyn
Hello All,
I'm having a better day today than I've had in a while. For those who don't know, I was diagnosed with Depression and Bipolar two years ago. I've had my ups and downs but a few weeks ago I hit a big bottom and it wasn't pretty. So, my DR upped my meds and has me off work for a few more weeks to let the meds even out. Plus, my Thyroid is acting up again and that is not helping matters either. But the good news is that the meds are working, they are just slow. The other thing is my wallet is taking a big hit with being off which really sucks lol! I am not able to afford my crafting supplies while I'm off.
I made my first Christmas Card yesterday and thought I'd share. I am also working on a tissue box cover for Christmas but I'm not done decorating it yet, or I'd share. But here is the link for the directions if you guys would like to take a look. It is super cute. And I saw the idea first from Sharon Caudle's blog. Sharon's tissue box cover is absolutely outstanding!
I'd like to enter this card into the Just Magnolia Challenge for distressing.
Well, here is the Canvas that I finished after taking a class with Jennifer McGuire. This was the second class I've taken from her and it was great learning all the different techniques. The word "create" is over too far. I thought I could squeeze in one more butterfly. We learned 22 different techniques and I could only get 18 of them on the 12 x 12 canvas.
Well, I guess that is it for me today. Hope all of you have a wonderful crafty day!
Hugs,
Carolyn
Hello All,
Here is my current card. I feel that she is missing something, but, then again I feel that way with all my cards lol. I don't usually put a sentiment on my cards. Don't ask my why. I just don't. I need to start adding one that is for sure. I used a pink "spica" pen on the flower, but you can't tell.
I am going to enter this card into the following challenges: Just Magnolia and Anglar and the CMC Copic Challenge.
Well that is it for now.
Hugs,
Carolyn
Hello All,
Been MIA for a few weeks. Been feeling under the weather. Hopefully though, I'm hoping to feel better soon.
Been working on a canvas that Jennifer McGuire taught for Online Card Class. It's been interesting learning all the things you can do with Distress Inks. It may take a few weeks, but I'll have a picture posted of the canvas when I'm done. I've completed 15 of the 23 techniques so far.
Here is my latest Tilda card. I'd like to enter her into the Magnolia Licious Challenge, the Magnolia Stamp Lovers Challenge, Simon Says Stamp Challenge and the Magnolia Down Under Challenge.
Well, I guess that is all for now.
Hugs,
Carolyn
