Stamping Buddies

Nadine Ashworth and Nancy Sorensen, also known as Ethel and Lucy.

Hello!  Tonight was the monthly meeting of my former stamping group, that Susie Smith has now taken over.  I decided to bring my camera along to take some pictures of my stamping buddies.  Usually I am too busy running around to take pictures, and I wanted to get some pictures as I want to do some wall art to hang in my new place in Milwaukee.  I got some pretty good pictures of the gang I thought!  It was fun seeing everyone and we made some cute cards.  It was a nice break from sorting and packing which I did all day long.  I was working in the bathroom today and finished working on the corner area.  Part of my project was to sort out a file cabinet full of papers.  I am glad that is done.  I just have a few drawers in the bathroom to finish, which I may do yet tonight and then the bathroom will be done too!

Maureen Bruce, Sue Bartels, Beth Griffith

Barb Cook and Sandy Wellumson

Someone just pulled into the yard, and it was Carol Camp bringing me more boxes.  She is on call tonight so didn't stay.  It is so nice that she keeps bringing me them.  I don't have to spend my time trying to hunt for boxes and I can keep working away on things here.

I am sure enjoying this cooler weather, I hope you are too!  Elaine

Susie Smith

Dana Diorio and Diane Dilworth

All Booked Up

This is a book mark that I just made with my new goodies from Papertrey Ink.  I cut the book mark out with the book mark die with SU Marina Mist card stock, then cut with SU Whisper White the Mat Stack 3 Die.  I then used stamps from the Mat Stack 3 Collection and the All Booked Up stamp sets to create this adorable book mark.  I am going to give it to Lennard (the girl's dad) on Saturday.  They are having a cook out at the Wilson's farm next Sat. which I have been invited too.  I can't wait to see little Mason again!  It will be Lennard's birthday that day, so I thought I would make a little something to put in his card.  He is a reader and will appreciate it, I am sure.
Sorry for the lack of posts this week.  I have not worked on any crafts since Monday.  I have been on a roll with packing and I really got a lot done this week.  Yesterday, I was kind of dragging and slept, or watched TV most of the day, but did get some work done in the evening.  I had quite a bit of company during the week, Susie Smith stopped over one day and I went to her house on Thursday evening, Nadine Ashworth, and Carol Camp also were over for visits.  Enjoy your weekend!  Elaine

Mojo Monday Sketch Challenge

 I decided that I needed some inky fingers, and that I wanted to play along with the Mojo Monday sketch challenge, so I made this card this afternoon.  I did a lot of sponging with Tim Holtz Distress Ink.  It adds a nice glow to things.  The strips on this card are 1" x 4", and then I punched four 1" circles with a circle punch and layered them underneath the 1 1/4" x 4" chocolate chip panel.
I have been busy packing away.  I packed up my baking pans, and pots and pans last night.  I just left out a few things to cook with.  So the floor to ceiling cupboard by the back door is now empty.  I also sorted out 2 tupperware drawers, emptied them and marked all the items.  Most of the cabinets in the kitchen that had dishes in them are empty, there is mainly food left in some of the cabinets.  I have a few more to do, and I will probably finish that today.
Susie was over for a visit this morning, and little miss Molly Wilson, hopped up on the table by me, walked right past me, into Susie's waiting arms to be petted.  That girl has come along ways from the cat who would let no one but me touch her.
Elaine

I'mmmm Back!

I am back!  Did you miss me!?!?!  I was talking to Jenna on Monday evening and around 6 o'clock she talked me into coming to Milwaukee.  By 7pm, I was packed and on the road there, and stayed there till yesterday.  I got home around 9:30 last night.  It was great to see them all, and especially babycakes..little Mason.  He loves to play and is so much fun.  We had a blast together. 
Today, Zach and I ran the stall at the flea market.  It was a long hot day.  After we closed, I went over and visited with my mom for a couple of hours, then headed home.  I made a pizza for supper and have been catching up on the computer since I have been home.  I am tired out and I am about ready to head down for the night.  It sure feels good to be in my air conditioned house!

Card Recipe:
Stamp Sets: Four Frames, Short and Sweet
Beautiful Wings embossing folder, Ink: Marina Mist, Night of Navy, Pumpkin Pie, Ribbon: 4" and 8" piece
Card Stock: Always Artichoke, Mellow Moss, Crumb Cake, Whisper White
Measurements: Base: 5 1/2" x 8 1/2", 1st layer: 4 1/8" x 5 3/8", 4 pieces 11/4" x 4", 4 pieces of Paisley Petals Designer Series Paper 1" x 3 3/4"