Birthday Tag for Ben's present.

This is a tag that I made for the top of my nephew Ben's birthday present.  I used the stamp set D is for Dog.  It is the first time that I have used this set and I just love it.  It stamps out so cute and I love the fact that you can make background paper with the bone and foot print.  I used the Scalloped Circle Die in the Big Shot.   I cut the circle with the Circle Scissor plus.  I was showing Colleen how it slick it works, and she decided she needs one too...ha ha!  I used the new Decorative label punch from the mini catalog to punch out the dog, and then I punched out two more of them out of Soft Suede card stock.  I cut them both in half.  One length ways, and one width ways, and then did some trimming on them so that I could make a mat underneath it.  I think it turned out pretty neat.
We had a wonderful day in Milwaukee at the baptism today, I will tell you more about that later!

Mason's baptism card

This is the card that I made tonight for Mason's baptism.  Tomorrow Colleen and I will be going to Milwaukee to his baptism.  I am really looking forward to it, and to seeing everyone.
We have been busy, and the days are just flying.  Soon it will be time for Colleen to go home.  I can't believe how fast the time went.  I will be sad when she goes, there is so much more that we would like to do and we are running out of time.  Thursday we had a long fun day.  We left at 8am and got home at 10:45.  I am still trying to recover from it but it sure was fun.  We went to 2 quilt shops, 2 thrift stores, a cheese factory, House on the Rock, and Colleen made a run into the Frank Lloyd Wright Visitor Center.  We ended the day with supper at Cracker Barrel.  Yesterday, I rested most of the day, and Colleen stamped and played.  I did a little bit towards evening.  Today I did some laundry and a bunch of stamping.  I showed Colleen how to color with my Copics and she enjoyed doing that and wants to get some.  She also liked the Bind-It-All and the Circle Scissor Plus.  Wait till you see the adorable card that I made with that today!  Well, I need to head out and hit the bed.  The Ambien should be kicking in soon....lol  It takes about a half hour to work, and I am out like a light!

Tags till Christmas Tag Pouch

Hello!  This is the thank you gift that I made for Sandy Renner for hosting her party on Monday night.  I filled the pouch with 36 tags, 4 of each stamp that is in the stamp set Tags till Christmas, and put linen thread so that she will be able to tie them to her gifts.  All the stamps in this set have punches that coordinate with the stamp set.  They are fast and fun to make, and you could also do even more layering options than I did.  To make the pouch, you need a piece of card stock that is 4 3/4" wide by 8 1/2" long.  Score it at 6 1/2".  Take a medium clear envelope and cut it off right above the adhesive.  Adhere to the cardstock, matching up the bottom edge of the envelope with the bottom edge of the card stock.  I used the scalloped edge punch to scallop the flap and 1 3/8" x 4 3/4" Ridinghood Red cardstock.  The designer paper I used is a retired one from last year, and I cut that at 1 1/4" x 4 3/4".  To finish off the decorating, I wrapped some retired soft suede polka dot ribbon from last year around the flap, and tied it in a knot.  Trim off the ends and that part is finished.  To keep it closed, I cut a tab of velcro from a big roll I have, but you could use the circle velcro dots instead. This would make a great gift, for a family member, friend, or co-worker.
Today, I disconnected my Vonage account and activated my new cell phone.  My phone number will remain the same.  I have free incoming calls, after 7 pm and weekends.  If I happen to call you during the day and keep jabbering....remind me to have you call me back as I am sure it is going to take some time for me to remember that I do not have unlimited minutes like I did with Vonage.  I will have 1000 but I am sure they could go fast if I am not careful.  For those of you who know me, you know that I like to talk!  LOL  My mother always says that the worse punishment she could give me when I got into trouble was to make me go to my room and not be able to talk to anyone.  I am definitely a people person!
Beth stopped in today, and Colleen and Beth helped me finish packing up the stall, and they loaded everything into the van, and the stuff to go to Practical Cents, in Beth's truck.  We dropped that off on our way home.  I am so glad to have that all finished and the weather today was beautiful for doing it.  Beth scooted home, and Colleen and I were making supper when Carol stopped in for a quick visit.  We ate, and then decided to work on unloading the van.  We got it done and both of us were wiped out and hit the beds for awhile.  I was hurting pretty bad, but am so glad to have it all done.  I could not have done it with out the two of them, it would have taken me weeks with all the lifting that needed to be done.  A BIG thanks to the both of YOU!  You are the best!  Tomorrow we are going to have a play day and stamp!  Have a great day!  Elaine

My buddy....Maxine!

It has been a really busy past couple of weeks.  I was at Jenna's for 5 days and then picked up my friend Colleen from the airport on Tuesday.  We were packing up my stall and getting ready for the stamping retreat that we went on for the weekend. It was at a beautiful cabin at Fremont, WI called Cabin on the Creek.  I love it there.  I just want to move in and stay there!  Last night we had Sandy Renner's stamping party and had a fantastic turnout and so much fun!  Colleen will be here till the 20th visiting.  Hopefully I will get some post's in and get back to my daily blogging.  Right now, we have been so busy that I have been having trouble keeping up with my regular email!  Thanks for being patient with me.  I have lots to show you, just need to find the time!  Hugs!  Elaine