Pat's Paper Passion

Grammar

2011-07-27T11:11:00.000-05:00

Sunny Days

2011-06-24T20:00:00.001-05:00

Sunny days have kept my card making abilities at bay....

Also my other blog that deals with different aspects of teaching...oh the free and fun days of summer...I can't imagine spending this much time on the computer during the school year.

Until next week :)

Two cards....

2011-06-16T20:21:00.000-05:00

Used this punch to make 2 cards a couple of days ago...Bought it at Michael's in Bellevue...

I see the picture shows to have the top free...I had mine with a frame...good idea, may try tomorrow.

Creative Wednesday...??

2011-06-14T13:39:00.000-05:00

Looks like Wednesday will not be the day for creating...Children's Museum has first priority :)

YEA

2011-06-07T10:03:00.000-05:00

Paper - Cosmo Cricket; Girl Friday & Everafter

Today's the Day

2011-06-07T07:59:00.000-05:00

My mowing for the day is done...coffee is about finished...ready to start being creative...

It's about time

2011-05-20T20:57:00.000-05:00

It's about time I devote one day a week to card making..let's make it Wednesday...come back this week and see what I've accomplished!

It's About Time

2010-07-02T15:44:00.002-05:00

It's all about time...school's out, trip to Italy over, college class completed...now let's make some cards. I was so excited to get two almost done I'm posting early.

So where have I been?

2009-11-29T12:57:00.004-06:00

Let's see, since my last post I've been to Taos, New Mexico, Israel, and Culbertson, NE (where I spend most of my waking hours teaching).

I do have a new toy, and it's been fun. After resisting the urge to get one when my daughter did, I finally broke down when a cricut expression was on sale at Ohmycrafts.com.

Let's hope I post to this blog more than once every six months. I have a school blog which has been pretty entertaining.

Latest Swap

2009-07-17T13:58:00.003-05:00

Here's my latest and probably last swap for awhile. I'm going on vacation and when I return it will be time to start school.

And a few dat later...

2009-06-19T17:41:00.002-05:00

Surprise...the finished product used all the materials I intended.

Because of my class I'll not be posting any cards (until the end of June) or participating in any swaps...just too busy.

My Choice Swap

2009-06-14T20:31:00.002-05:00

Here is the beginnings of my latest swap...come back tomorrow to see the finished cards.

Listening to Lionel Richie's latest album, "Just Go".

I'm on a Roll

2009-05-31T13:52:00.001-05:00

I'm on a roll, but quitting for today. Enjoy :)

I'm off to do laundry-yuck!

Springtime-Flowers

2009-05-31T10:15:00.002-05:00

I just love creating cards with a flower theme...enjoy

2009-05-02T18:35:00.001-05:00

Here is the final product. WHEW! It's taken me all afternoon to create something I liked.

Tomorrow will be devoted to yard and flower garden work!
Happy weekend!

2009-05-02T15:42:00.001-05:00

OK, I know this is not what I started with, but I keep changing my mind. I think I'm going to use yellow for the base. Maybe I'll have six done by tomorrow ... maybe not :(

Before...

2009-05-02T14:16:00.002-05:00

OK...here's how far I am. Hopefully some creative juices will kick in and give me the inspiration I need. I need two forms of embossing for this swap. Next I'll emboss flowers and see what happens...come back soon for a finished product.

It Could be this Weekend

2009-05-01T20:58:00.003-05:00

This could be the weekend that I'm in a creative mode. I have all my 'extra' work done (except laundry), so I'm hoping to get to a few card swap projects...STAY TUNED ;)

2009-04-12T19:50:00.001-05:00

Look at all the fun 'stuff' the Easter Bunny left! Thanks for spending the weekend with Grandma :-)

2009-04-12T19:22:00.003-05:00

...And looks what happens when I have a few minutes. I'm looking forward to this summer and more crafty times!

Saturday's Posting

2009-04-04T15:36:00.002-05:00

SNOW! Good reason so stay inside.

So I made 2 quick cards from Papertrey paper I've had for awhile.

Saturday Morning

2009-03-28T10:42:00.003-05:00

Saturday morning creations...I need some real inspiration to get me creating, so let's hope it shows up soon.

It's about Time...again

2009-02-22T15:46:00.008-06:00

I have been a little busy with school, Hawaii trip, and another cold. But I have made a few cards.

Digital Scrapping

2009-01-26T20:24:00.003-06:00

Check out the scrap book pages (a few of my grandkids) I've created digitally. Fun! But it would be easier if I had everything in sight instead I'm going back & forth to see what I've downloaded and in what folder I'll locate them. Two Peas in a Bucket & Shabby Princess have been lifesavers as far as tutorials. I'm using PhotoShop Elements 6.

Any other site have good tutorials and downloads for digital scrapping?

BRRRRR...Really cold here (zero). Off to Hawaii this coming Sunday and it can't come too soon :)

In the Mood

2009-01-03T17:23:00.002-06:00

When the mood hits...you make cards. For some reason I really like the paper and just started to create. I added some valentine wooden stickers I picked up last year at Target.

Now is the Time

2009-01-02T09:35:00.003-06:00

Now is the time!! One card done but it won't take long to finish with the ribbon...let's just hope I have enough.

Just a couple more days of vacation and only 33% of my to-do-list is completed. The rest might have to wait until next break :) I've been very busy reading books for my classroom...completed 5- All Good. Check out my wiki 4th grade page.

Happy Stamping and Creating

It's about Time

2009-01-01T16:04:00.002-06:00

It's about time... and yes, it is about how you spend your time. I have swap cards just about done. Hope to finish tomorrow.

Maybe we'll have pizza tonight or maybe soup!

Happy 2009

2008-12-31T16:55:00.001-06:00

Happy New Year

All Day Card

2008-12-21T19:15:00.003-06:00

It's taken me all day to create this card. Along with various other jobs I just could not find the right combination...and I still think it needs some ribbon, so the next one will have ribbon. This will be one of my 'to do' jobs over Christmas break.

Make 10 cards
Arrange family pictures above fireplace I have the 3m picture mounts so I don't have to worry about nail holes
Place vinyl lettering in kitchen area (I've had the saying for over a year)

No School Day

2008-12-19T11:17:00.003-06:00

Not much snow...but I guess I won't complain about no school. I'll be spending a few hours there today anyway...OH WELL!

Merry Snowy Christmas!

Merry Christmas

2008-12-07T16:22:00.002-06:00

I'm looking forward to the holiday break. Maybe I'll be in the mood to make a few cards and there will be sugarplums dancing in my head. It seems like I've been so busy these past weeks that there has been no time on the weekends for card making. Hopefully that will change with a couple weeks away from school.

Next week is our family Christmas and then it will be time to enjoy the rest of Advent and Christmas.

Happy Thanksgiving

2008-11-23T09:34:00.002-06:00

I hope everyone will have a Happy Thanksgiving and remember that there is so much to be thankful. When we think about the good things it causes us to complain less about those events in our lives we can't control.

Happy

2008-10-23T06:46:00.002-05:00

Just received a call that there will be a two hour late start at school. --we're experiencing our first snow--

This gives me a chance to post the picture for my last swap. Birthday swap at SCS.

Hello

2008-10-18T19:31:00.003-05:00

I have my cards finished for the SCS swap. I hope to post them tomorrow. I had the 'stuff' all done just needed to put it all together.

Nice day here today. This morning I attended a reading council meeting. We had a professor from Doane College present the 7 reading strategies needed for students to become successful readers...VERY GOOD...thank you Julie. The state reading site is Nebraska Reading Association

This afternoon found me mowing...hopefully this activity is about over for the year.

Hello!

2008-10-10T20:50:00.004-05:00

Not only am I super busy teaching in the public school system, I also teach 1-2 grade religion class after school on Wednesday...

I'm hoping to find time this weekend to finish a project for a birthday card swap. It's not due until Nov.1, but most of my weekends are busy and full until then...

Wish me luck in stamping tomorrow.

Designer Paper

2008-08-31T11:35:00.004-05:00

Here's the latest creation from my craft table for a SCS designer paper swap.

It's windy here today. I mowed after coming home from church...and the push mower had something go wrong so the blade never quit working AND when I tried the riding lawn mower the blade quit cutting just before I was ready to quit. Good thing the lawn is about ready to need less of my attention.

No plans for Labor Day. Hopefully I'll be able to make a few cards after I finish with end of-the-month paper work for our convenience store.

Happy non-LABORing DAY

Latest!!

2008-08-24T16:57:00.003-05:00

My latest swap...new SU stamp and paper.

I need to take a few photography lessons...my last photos are so dark. Maybe I should take pictures using natural light.

Busy week with school starting. I hope next week goes as well..although I need to get back into a routine :)

Yet Another

2008-08-17T15:59:00.003-05:00

This didn't photograph as well as I had hoped. The square is a thank you embossed. The black is embossed (of course swiss dot). The elementary teachers are invited to a noon luncheon at a local church this Tuesday, so I'm ahead of the game with a thank you already made. :)

I'm waiting for my SU order to come Tuesday. I ordered poppy red paper, the border bunch, and...I can't remember all !

Thank You

2008-08-15T10:53:00.002-05:00

YEA!! I'm a candy winner. Thank you to Clearly Delightful
for giving me the chance to win such nice blog candy.

I've been busy this past week getting my classroom ready for students this Wednesday :)...but hopefully this weekend I'll be prepared and can stamp and create.

Sweet

2008-08-10T11:09:00.002-05:00

Here's my take on a swap for sweet cards. How much sweeter does it get than a new baby girl?

This will probably be my last swap until I feel like I'm ready at school. I only have one card made for this swap, but I'm hoping to get the rest done either today or tomorrow.

Happy Weekend

School

2008-08-08T19:42:00.003-05:00

School's about here and I've been busy with getting ready and not stamping at all :(

I have one more swap to complete before I start back. The basics have been decided upon so all I need to do is get busy and construct.

Making more podcasts for my Princess Podcasting page didn't happen this summer either. I only managed to get one done...what did I accomplish this summer?

Simply Simple

2008-07-25T13:04:00.002-05:00

Here's my latest contribution to the SCS swaps. It's a simple swap and I must say this card was rather quick and easy to make. But I like the way it turned out.

I'm off to a church meeting tomorrow. I help teach the 1 & 2nd graders so we're having a curriculum review before classes start.

Happy weekend.

Go Girl SWAP

2008-07-22T15:22:00.003-05:00

Why do I continue to participate in swaps? It seems it's the motivation I need to make more than one of a kind card. Usually after I've made a card, I don't want to make another one like it. With a swap I don't have a choice.
For this card I used Lasting Impressions paper along with my swiss dot embossing folder...I love it!

Happy Creating!

Embossing Swap

2008-07-20T14:44:00.004-05:00

Here's the card I created for a SCS swap. It was to use embossing. I tried various layouts (some with ribbon, more border...) but decided that less is more.

My vacation was great. Here's a picture I took of the Eiffel Tower. We ate dinner at the 95 Altitude Cafe in the tower. Not all the group came down the tower in the same elevator and as I was chatting to others, there was an Irish man who asked if I was from Montana...No I said-Nebraska. He'd been in Montana a month before and recognized the midwest accent.

Garden Time

2008-07-03T11:57:00.003-05:00

My last swap until I'm back from vacation :) {7-20-08}

The was a garden swap at SCS.

Happy stamping and swapping!

button swap

2008-06-29T15:37:00.004-05:00

Yet another SCS swap completed. For this swap I needed to use a button (or two-I just used one since I'm in an area that has limited button selection--1.5 hours from a craft store). I used AGAIN the swiss dot embossing folder for the border, a SU set my daughter gave me, and paper piecing for the heart.

When the button was in the store it looked like it would match the green from the paper, but once I had it on the card it's more yellow. This must be why I don't embellish more often! Such is the life of a stamper.

Happy Stamping

RED

2008-06-21T16:31:00.002-05:00

Here's my take on a red card swap for SCS (not sure why the photo is so dark). The pattern is the same for the lat post...I really liked the border with the swiss dot embossing.

I'm not checking for any more swaps on SCS ...not that I don't want to...because I have Bible School next week and I need to be focusing my time and thoughts in that direction.

My itinerary and travel plans for my July trip should be in the mail Monday. I'm looking forward to a few days away.

Have a safe & fun filled weekend.

Swiss Dot

2008-06-20T10:27:00.002-05:00

Here's another swap I'm participating in from SCS. I LOVE the way the swiss dot embossing looks on the border... OK, back to work. Five more cards to finish.

Have a good weekend.

YEA! for summer...and the bees

2008-06-11T15:20:00.005-05:00

The mowing is done, the trees are trimmed, the flowers are water...and time to stamp. Here's the card I made for a 'sweet' swap at scs. I plan on putting a bit-of-honey on the inside with the stamp sentiment-bee happy.

I'm downloading the HBO series "Rome", so my connection is slooowww. Since I don't watch tv, I'm hoping it's worth watching.

Keep smiling...keep stamping...keep being happy!

Flower Power!!

2008-06-07T10:20:00.003-05:00

Can you tell I like flowers...it must be that I like spring and summer the best. Here's my latest swap over at SCS.

I like my cards from the last swap better...but oh well!

Finished

2008-05-22T14:32:00.004-05:00

I really like the way these swap cards turned out. I'm sure my swap hostess just hates to see me participate because none of my cards are identical. I start out and make a few changes and what do you know...not one of the cards is exactly alike.

Have a good day stamping. It's cloudy, damp, and dreary here, so I'm really in the mood to just snuggle into a chair and read. I did finish #1 Shredderman. A perfect story for the boys in my 4th grade class next fall, so I need to get more in the series. This is a perfect story for compare/contrast with main characters. You have Nolan, a nerd, and Alvin, a bully. The story's problem is solved by the hero, Nolan (Shredderman), using technology to resolve the bullying issue.

Surprise!

2008-05-17T16:30:00.003-05:00

Surprise Saturday!

I'm able to show a few of the cards I'm making for a swap due in June. I'm still trying to decide what to add to the top. I like the way the base turned out.

Hopefully, with me out of school on Wednesday I'll become a card maker extraordinaire!

Ready to Reflect

2008-05-06T20:57:00.003-05:00

It's that time of year with school just about over and I need awhile to reflect on the year and what was good...and what wasn't so good. I hope to be crafting in a few weeks. With no more online classes I should be able to create those cards by the truckload! Maybe with a chocolate theme would be good-YUM

Pressure

2008-04-20T12:41:00.002-05:00

Pressure!!

That's what I call it when your daughter lists your blog on her site. I have completed two card swaps...but I was so hurried to get them in the mail that I failed to snap a photo.

I have 2 papers, 1 quiz, and 1 chapter to read for the completion of my last class before my masters. SO watch out summer. I shouldn't have anything to do but make cards.

I have been busy making podcasts and movies with my 4th graders. Check out my site, Princess Podcasting.

Happy Blogging...Happy Stamping!

OH my gosh!

2008-02-24T16:01:00.002-06:00

I can't believe it's almost the end of the month and I haven't posted since the 5th.

I've been busy with school (I'm counting down the days until I get my masters), attending a reading conference, and thinking about a trip to NYC in less than 10 days.

I've started podcasting with my class. Click on the link and then try the podcast link.

YEA! for Snow

2008-02-05T15:20:00.000-06:00

Snow day here, so I am busy finishing a swap, made an extra to show...
studied & passed a test for my last graduate class, and now I plan on doing some bookwork :)

I may even fix supper for my hubby this evening.

Pat

Demonstration Samples

2008-01-08T20:59:00.000-06:00

I'm having a group of ladies here at the end of the month and rather than just sit around and drink coffee and gossip...we're going to make valentine cards. Here are a few samples to share with my group.

This should be an easy and fun way to spend a few hours with friends.

Any suggestions for a light snack...since I'm sure we'll still be sticking to our new year's resolutions :)

ps I took this photo in the bathroom since the lighting is better (it's evening here) and oops! you can see my toothbrush and part of my hair brush...Can you tell I'm not a professional at this?

Motivated

2008-01-05T16:55:00.000-06:00

With the grandsons here, it was motivation for me to make cards while they watched a movie in the evening.

Grandchildren are blessings one gets for getting older :)

Off to a Good Year

2008-01-02T08:38:00.000-06:00

Another set of SCS swap cards done. I do enjoy doing this if I have the time. The paper and brads are from Hobby Lobby. The sentiments are rub-ons I've had for awhile.

Not much stamping today. I'm meeting a friend for lunch and then it's grocery shopping since there are 3 grandsons here---and boy do they eat!

Happy 2008

2008-01-01T16:07:00.000-06:00

My Wish for You in 2008

May peace break into your house and may thieves come to steal your debts.
May the pockets of your jeans become a magnet of $100 bills.
May love stick to your face like Vaseline and may laughter assault your lips!
May your clothes smell of success like smoking tires and may happiness slap you across the face and may your tears be that of joy.
May the problems you had forget your home address! In simple words ...........

May 2008 be the best year of your life!!!

News Year's Resolution

2007-12-27T10:44:00.000-06:00

It's that time to make resolutions...that one tends to break, but I'm pledging to post once a week starting in 2008.

I just finished a card (5 more to go) for a SCS swap.

Happy New Year.

Pat

It's about time!

2007-12-14T20:48:00.000-06:00

It's about time for Christmas and me getting into the creative mood to start making cards again. My classes are done for the semester and if the weather holds out, I'll celebrate Christmas with my family this weekend, so I'll be ready to think only about crafting.

Merry Christmas

Good Grief

2007-11-01T21:27:00.000-05:00

I can't believe it's been almost a month since I've blogged. Between taking classes, being a teachers, and flitting around for the last two weekends...I've been busy. Hope to post this weekend. I have a swap I NEED to get done.
Pat

I'm Alive!

2007-10-06T20:11:00.000-05:00

Believe it or not I'm alive. Between school, graduate classes, bookkeeping responsibilities, being a farm wife, and grandmother...I don't seem to have any time for card making. Here's a little bag I made at a SU workshop in Sept. , when I went to Omaha.

Also, I want to thank all the stamping bloggers who are going PINK.
I'm a 4 year breast cancer survivor and I appreciate all the support. It's really hard to explain how terrible it is to experience cancer.

So all I can say is THANKS!!

Weekend Ramblings

2007-09-21T19:40:00.000-05:00

I'm off to a five hour card (making) party tomorrow. I'm flying to my daughter's in order to attend. We'll create in the morning and shop in the afternoon. I leave before the sun rises, so I may need a nap to recuperate!

Hope to post some finished products at the first of the week.

Pat

Weekly Update

2007-09-09T19:49:00.000-05:00

This weekend was devoted to family. Saturday I visited my mom in a nursing home (3 hour drive), then my son and his family (it was on the way home). Today the youngest grandson was baptized.

I'll be home next weekend so I do plan on stamping...please stop by. I enjoy checking other blog sites in the few free moments I have during the day but with teaching full time and taking 7 graduate hours, my days are busy.

Enjoy the week. It's suppose to be cooler here this week...yeh! I won't have to run the air conditioner at school as much.

Marvelous Monday

2007-09-03T07:32:00.000-05:00

Thanks to a 3-day weekend I finished my latest swap. This was nice because the theme was 'anything goes'. It gave me a chance to use Lasting Impressions paper...I like the way the paper coordinates and the affect is soft and subtle. I've decided I like looking at bold , bright, and busy cards but I prefer to make simple and sweet cards.

Have a good week. Chat with you next weekend.

Update

2007-09-01T17:06:00.000-05:00

Update:

Been in school 2 weeks
Sharing a cold (already) with a few students
Taking 7 graduate hours

It looks like the only free time I have for blogging will be on weekends. I've been having blog withdrawal symptoms with school starting.

I miss making cards everyday, but look at the swap cards that came in the mail today.
Happy weekend.

Weekend Ramblings Part II

2007-08-25T18:57:00.000-05:00

OK... am I the only one where after you've made 4-5 cards and finally...the last one is the best...PLEASE tell me it happens to others. Here's the last card I made. I ran out of lavender paper so I used some of the vase material. I like it sooooo much better. It's for a swap, so I'll let the swap sponsor deal with the situation.

I've ordered more paper from Lasting Impressions today. I've decided I like patterned backgrounds.

Enjoy what's left of the day and Sunday.

Weekend Ramblings

2007-08-25T08:45:00.000-05:00

Here's a card I've been working on for a swap at SCS. I hope to have all 6 done by tomorrow. The stamp set, (Stampendous), was a gift from my daughter. THANKS She knows how I like to make cards with flowers. (I wonder how long this will happen? Maybe until another stamp set comes along that I just LOVE)

My weeks should only get busier since I'll begin on Monday with 7 hours of graduate work. By spring I'll have my masters in reading which should help my paycheck!

So think of me next week as I'm teaching and also being a student. It puts me into a whole new perspective with my own students.

Have a peaceful and wonderful weekend.
Pat

I'm Still Kicking!!

2007-08-22T18:29:00.001-05:00

I'm still around. It seems like all I get done is checking my regular blog sites, teach, eat, and sleep. It's been hot here (I have a window air conditioner, but the halls are HOT), so school has been challenging. In two days we'll have been in school for one week. I'll try and take an updated picture of my room tomorrow.

I'm working on swap cards, so for sure I'll post this weekend.

Thursday's Thoughts

2007-08-15T19:54:00.000-05:00

I thought I was done swapping...but I made the mistake of looking on the card swap at SCS!!! I'm working on a monochromatic card. There's some green, so I hope a small deviation is OK.

I have teachers' meetings tomorrow and kids on Friday. Enjoy the days...I'll be sort of thinking about blogging.

Good evening,
Pat

Whew!

2007-08-15T12:29:00.000-05:00

I just finished my last card swap for the summer... and not one day too soon since I start school tomorrow. We have kids on Friday. My camera's battery was dead so I didn't take a picture but I sure do love those bella stamps.

I'll now become a weekend blogger, so if you do visit my site please 'bear' with me. :)

Pat

Marvelous Monday

2007-08-13T20:57:00.000-05:00

Wonderful weekend touring three vineyards in Nebraska. I guess with grapes the roots are encouraged to grow as deep as 10 feet down so there's no worry about watering (except the first year). I came home with just 5 bottles of wine...all the grapes were grown in Nebraska and the wine produced at the various wineries. My favorite was James Arthur Vineyards just north of Nebraska's capitol, Lincoln.

Hopefully I get to work on my bella swap cards tomorrow.

Good evening.

Fabulous Friday

2007-08-10T10:48:00.000-05:00

Here's my contribution to a bella swap. I didn't realize when I purchased the bella stamps that they weren't mounted. What do some of you use? I put double sticky tape on the back and then mounted them on an acrylic block. If there are any better suggestions...let me know.

Happy weekend. I'm going on a two-day wine tour in Nebraska. YES! Nebraska has a few vineyards. It should be fun. I'll give you my 'expert' ratings on Monday!

Happy Stamping

Wonderful Wednesday

2007-08-08T16:43:00.000-05:00

WHEW! with school coming right up, I think I'll have to post just on weekends. I spent the morning at school learning how to use a new web-based school program. We'll be able to keep grades, lesson plans, etc. in one spot.

On the light side... here's a card I'm making for a Penny Black swap on SCS. Enjoy!

Super Sunday/Marvelous Monday

2007-08-05T15:30:00.000-05:00

Here's a card I'm making for a PaperTrey swap through SCS. I wanted ribbon to match the pinkish-red but my small red ribbon was too red and my closest match was too wide...thus I settled on black. I have 11 days until school starts so I'm trying to get all my swap cards done. I'm waiting on some bella stamps. Anyone out there have an idea on how many days it takes for delivery?

No post tomorrow...grandson being delivered. I hope all goes well.
It will be a Marvelous Monday.
Pat

Fabulous Friday

2007-08-03T09:00:00.000-05:00

The title for today might be stretching it. I'm getting ready for company this weekend so I've been organizing and cleaning. Since my dining room table is my craft table I've had to move all my supplies to organized piles on the fireplace. I doubt I get any stamping done this weekend. Have a super weekend.

Thoughts for Thursday

2007-08-01T16:29:00.000-05:00

This is the card I made yesterday. I need some sort of sentiment/embellishment in the upper left hand corner...any suggestions?

stamp-Penny Black
paper-Lasting Impressions (plaid)/solid is Bazzill
watercolor pencils Prismacolor (WOW- way better than the ones I have been using)

Happy Thoughts,
Pat
I'm getting ready for family this weekend, so I may not have time to stamp until they're gone.

Terrific Tuesday

2007-07-31T10:22:00.000-05:00

These lovely and uncomplicated cards were created by Kim. Thanks...
The cards remind me of the following:

A simple way of living is what I strive to create.

Have a great day.

Marvelous Monday

2007-07-30T10:29:00.000-05:00

Today is going to be devoted to yard work, redoing web pages for my class, and work at school. Here's a picture of my room at the beginning of the summer. This year I moved to a different building, although I'll still be teaching 4th grade. Pretty depressing...not a room any grade school teacher would want.

School starts the 17th of August for students. Not many days left. When I'm done I'll post another picture.

Abbraccio,
Pat

Weekend Ramblings Part II

2007-07-29T14:10:00.000-05:00

Thank you Marie for your challenge #1. Nothing like candy to motivate one to make a card and then request to use your favorite stamp..mine is from SU, "Sassy Stems".

Paper-Lasting Impressions
Stamp-Sassy Stems
Sentiment-Papertrey
Ribbon-Walmart
Watercolor pencils

Weekend Ramblings Part II

2007-07-28T16:22:00.000-05:00

Another challenge from fresh and fun. I've taken artistic liberties this weekend. I know all the shapes are suppose to be square, but according to Webster a square is "a rectangle with four equal sides". Thus I used one rectangle. The shape with the saying is really a square...the rectangle is hiding its true shape :).

paper & flower stamp (sassy stems--I love this set) SU
sentiment-papertrey
ribbon-Walmart
flowers-Bazzill Wings- Bitty Blossoms

Weekend Ramblings

2007-07-28T13:37:00.000-05:00

Swap # 2 (for me) is finished. The swap was from SCS and the theme was black and pink...although I think my cards would qualify under pink and black. All materials except ribbon and watercolors are from SU.

Enjoy the weekend.
Pat

Fabulous Friday

2007-07-27T07:54:00.001-05:00

Here's a card I made yesterday that was inspired by Beate Johns at fresh & fun.

Today I'm working on a black and pink swap from SCS, making luminary bags for the Relay for Life walk in a week, and maybe working at school.

Enjoy the day.

School Already?

2007-07-26T11:28:00.000-05:00

These are the bags I've made for my students. Included in the bags are a welcome poem, eraser, lifesavers, dry erase marker and assorted candies. The cello bags are the ones I use for cards, I used the lavender scalloped marvy punch, purple ric-rac, and assorted purple paper (our school's colors are silver and purple).

Countdown...21 days until school starts for students. :)

Wonderful Wednesday

2007-07-25T06:01:00.000-05:00

Here's the collection of cards for my first swap. I love the bee stamp!

I'm off today to have lunch with a friend.

Terrific Tuesday

2007-07-24T15:34:00.000-05:00

This is a little card I'm making in 'mass production' for a swap (my first)! I'm making each one just a little different and that's the reason it takes me so long to make cards.

Thanks Amy at Heartfelt Greetings for the suggestion of just cutting around the scalloped edges...I also can't afford , or do I want to own all those punches.

Happy Tuesday...I've been working on getting my classroom ready for the start of school-August 17th. No air conditioning yet...but I've been promised...we'll see. I'm making 'goodie' bags for my students. I'll try and get those done tomorrow and post a picture. I'll only have 10 students, so it's not a big task.

Marvelous Monday

2007-07-23T09:50:00.000-05:00

Hello, and welcome to the week. I finished this card early this morning :) I think I should take a photo before finishing. After looking at the photo I would have changed the petals just a little.

stamps from SU--Pick a Petal, Wonderful Words
ribbon-uptown green from American Crafts
ink-Color Box - chalk rouge
paper-cardstock scraps

Weekend Ramblings Part II

2007-07-22T14:45:00.000-05:00

My goal for today was to make a card from the Take Ten (summer '07) magazine I bought a couple of days ago. On page 4 I chose the 'Celebrate Birthday' card since I knew I had the stamps (SU). Here are two of the three cards I made. All the materials are from my scrap basket.
I'm amazed when a stamper can remember the company of the paper used in a project . I get my paper and then I sort by color, thus I forget the brand unless it's on a tab.

Weekend Ramblings

2007-07-21T11:16:00.000-05:00

How nice to be challenged to make a card. I'm beginning to enjoy the task. Here's my submission to fresh & fun's weekend challenge.

Paper from Lasting Impressions
Cuttlebug embossing
3d embellishment from Archivers
ribbon from WalMart

Terrific Tuesday

2007-07-17T20:37:00.000-05:00

I'll be taking a few days off...

Marvelous Monday

2007-07-16T19:51:00.000-05:00

I have 4 Mondays left of my summer vacation before school starts for me. I best get busy and make more cards. I tried working in my classroom today but it was HOT! There is to be air conditioning before the first day...we'll see!
Here's a card I've made some time ago. I really enjoy Lasting Impressions paper. If you haven't tried it, it might be worth your while. Enjoy what's left of the day.

Weekend Ramblings Part II

2007-07-15T14:38:00.001-05:00

Thank you SU for the inspiration for this card (pg 104). The green paper was embossed with Fiskars embossing plates. Is there anyone out there who can tell me how to use Friskars' embossing plates with my Big Shot? Flower stamp from Shopko, 'thanks' from SU, and pearlescent chalk from Pebbles.

Weekend Ramblings

2007-07-14T18:43:00.000-05:00

Here's my attempt at Fresh and Fun's #10 weekend challenge. Paper from Lasting Impressions/ribbon from WalMart/stamp from Shopko. Enjoy what's left of the weekend.

Fabulous Friday

2007-07-13T17:36:00.000-05:00

Today I only managed to make 2 cards. I've had a grandson (5 years old) here for a week, so when grandma makes a card he works on a project. He embossed paper with my Big Shot today so he can take some home. I'll miss him...but it's a lot of work! I know why I didn't work full time when my children were small.

Thunderstruck Thursday

2007-07-12T11:02:00.000-05:00

I totally blows my mind the way some stampers can produce a card-a-day. I'm presenting a card I made some time ago. I love stick-kids---since I'm someone who can't draw. I used watercolor pencils to color. The paper is from Lasting Impression ...I love their paper.

Terrific Tuesday

2007-07-10T19:50:00.000-05:00

It looks like I still have flowers on the brain. Here's the details... SU's 'Definitely Decorative Daisy' stamps, 'uptown green' ribbon, and Bazzill cardstock. Have a good day...whatever is left of it for you.
Pat

Good Monday Morning

2007-07-09T09:02:00.000-05:00

Cooler here today!!

This will be my last Sassy Stem cards (for awhile-any way). I became a little more daring with the background paper. Another card blogger suggested that, while making one card...make more. So I've taken that advice. Thanks! I'll be more vigilent from now on to whose blog I'm taking suggestions from and give them credit. ( I have about 15 card blogs I scan every day!! I need to get a life)

More Sassy Stems!

2007-07-08T12:28:00.000-05:00

Sometimes I overdo making cards from just one stamp or paper. I guess I've been that way with sassy stamps from SU.

While I look at mine I see I haven't stepped over the conservative boundary yet. Maybe blogging will cause me to experiment more by mixing papers & colors.

Enjoy your Sunday.