This is one of the cards we will be making at tomorrow nights stamping class.  Both project's will be using the Stampin' Pastels.  Come and join us and learn new ways to use this fun product.

Recipe:  Stamp sets: Lovely as a Tree, Woodgrain, and Heard from the Heart.  Card stock:  Old Olive, Natural White, Pumpkin Pie, Sahara Sand.  Inks:  Versamark, Sahara Sand, Soft Suede, and Chocolate Chip.  Stampin' Pastels, Paper clip, Dimensionals.

Hello!  It has been a really busy week, and I finally had a chance to take some pictures so that I could do some blogging again!  I was gone from Friday till Sunday on a quilting retreat up at Silver Birch ranch near Silver Lake (Antigo area).  I went with Diane Dilworth, and Joann Dickow.  We stopped at the Cutting Edge Quilt shop in Antigo on our way to the camp, and stopped at Pinery Patches in Tigerton on our way home.  We had a delightful time at both shops, and we all found new treasures to bring home with us.  We got a LOT of sewing done.  I completed a whole quilt top, worked some more on my sweatshirt, and have a rag bag almost finished.  A great weekend.  Monday morning found me still needing more sleep after a full night's sleep, and I went back to bed and slept the morning away.  But after I got up I had a very productive day.  I unpacked, did laundry, prepped 12 towels for stitching, and prepped the "Jan quilt" to stitch that will go on the metal quilt rack I got at quilt expo.  I found an adorable book this weekend that has mini quilts for each month of the year that will fit it.  I am in heaven about that!  Tuesday found me packing up the stamping order that arrived, answering the phone, and people in and out picking up orders.  I got both projects for Thursday night, designed, cut, and the supplies packed up and all ready to go for that work shop.  I went to the Family Dollar, made a run through Mc Donald's then headed out to Sara Ricci's to help her with embossing, and different ways and products she could use to color her images.  I got home around 8 and talked with Sarah, and Diane and then headed to bed around 9:30 as I was pooped out!  Some TV watching and I was zonked out!

Veteran's Day Freebies

Veteran’s Day is November 11, 2010 and there are a number of freebies available to veterans, military and their families. As always, I recommend calling ahead to verify that the chains in your area are participating.


If you are a veteran or current serving military personnel, you and one guest can gain free admission to Knott’s Berry Farm starting November 1, 2010. Plus, purchase up to six additional tickets for just $15 each! This offer ends Thanksgiving Day.

From 11am to 11pm, Outback Steakhouse is honoring Veterans with a Free* Bloomin’ Onion and Beverage on Veteran’s Day.
Veterans and active duty military will receive a free entree from a select menu at Applebee’s on Veteran’s Day when they show proof of military service.

Veterans and active duty military will receive a free entree from a select menu at Chili’s on Veteran’s Day when they show proof of military service.

Golden Corral is offering a Military Appreciation Free “Thank You” Dinner on Monday, November 15, 2010, from 5pm to 9pm for anyone who has ever served in the United States Military.

Sam’s Club locations will be giving out 36,000 free Hugo canes November 10-12, 2010 to U.S. military veterans in need of mobility assistance.

Famous Dave’s is offering a number of specials from $15 off up to free meals. Please call your local location to confirm the promotion.

All Brown Bear Tunnel Wash locations are offering a free car wash. Just identify yourself as active duty or a veteran to the wash attendant and you’ll get a free wash.
On Veteran’s Day, beginning at 10:30am until closing, all Veterans and active duty military members who show any form of military identification or wear their military uniform will receive a free hamburger or cheeseburger at all five Dick’s Drive-In Restaurants.

Veterans and active duty military members can visit the Oregon Zoo on November 11, 2010, and not be charged an entrance fee.

Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium will honor retired military with free admission to the Zoo with proof of military identification. All accompanying household family members will also receive $3 off general admission.

BJ’s Restaurant is offering all active duty military and veterans a complimentary lunch entree or a one-topping mini pizza for dinner. Must present military ID to your server.

Brides Across America will be giving away a select number of bridal gowns to qualified military brides at participating bridal salons all over the country. Check for dates and times at participating locations here.

The following two freebies are available to everyone (non-military included):

Visit one of our U.S. National Parks on Veterans Day, November 11, 2010, and you will not be charged an entrance fee.

From November 7-21, 2010, in honor of Veteran’s Day, anyone can download a copy of “Strength for Service” devotional book.

Veteran’s Day Freebies is a post from: Money Saving Mom

Lovely as a Tree Christmas Card

 

We made this card last night at Maureen Bruce's stamping party.  It is a fun, quick, cute card.  The Cherry Cobbler is stamped with Versa mark and the Simple Snowflake Stamp.  I ran a piece of Very Vanilla through the Big Shot and then stamp the middle tree with Soft Suede, and continued stamping the other trees with out reinking.  The reindeer is the stamp Dasher.  I love that little deer.  He is so cute.  Then I stamped more snowflakes with Cherry Cobbler ink and punched them out with the snowflake punch.  Ran a brad through them, and attached them to the card.

Today I sent in the stamping order, a tastefully simple order, did my bank deposit and went to the bank.  Then I started unpacking and putting things away from last night.  Jenna called and we talked for about an hour, and then I decided to take a nap as I was tuckered out.  I slept about 3 hours this afternoon.  I am having trouble with TMJ.  Could barely open my mouth to eat lunch.  :-(  Dragster.  But I managed to eat through the pain.  I made some Thin Mints after I got up.  I am sure I will be able to slide those through my lips being as they are thin!  Ha Ha!

Ribbon Owl Jar

 

I made this little jar full of tied little bows for Maureen as a thank you gift for having her stamping party tonight.  I hung a little tag off of the front of it that I made with the Stampin' UP! owl punch, little leaves die, and the scalloped circle punch.  We had a blast tonight.  Everyone was in a yacky, talkative, laughing mood!  I sure have a fun bunch of stampers!  Love it!