Good afternoon. It's a really cool day here in Florida. I mean "cool", as in temperature. It's about 70 degrees and that's almost unheard of at this time of year. It feels soooo good!!
I just got back from a Red Hat Founders Day luncheon at our clubhouse. There are five Red Hat chapters in our little community and we celebrated the 14th anniversary of the founding of the Red Hat Society. It's hard to believe, but it's been 10 years since our first Chapter was formed in our community. About 40 people turned out for that meeting and it was decided we would require two chapters. And so it was. The Wellington Chapeau Rouge and The Crimson Glories were born.
In a recent posting, I mentioned I had done some "wax" cards. I thought I'd show you a couple of the better ones. Keep in mind that these two cards were made in my second class. (You should see what the instructor created.)
The technique involves the spreading of white wax on some glossy black cardstock and using a special iron to "cut" in your design. (I think I'll stick to stamping and coloring."
The next card is a totally different technique but still using wax on a paper napkin.
I don't remember exactly how this was done but I believe we used "newsprint" paper, paper napkins and clear wax. I do remember that we bought all kinds of napkins to make different cards with. Again, I'll stick to stamping.
It's too easy to get involved in too many projects so it's time to find another home for those items I no longer use. Now it's time to put some more cards together. That's it for another day, but stay tuned. You never know what I'll come up with next.
This little image is just so sweet. I don't know where the image came from but I just love it. Reminds me of my "kids" when they were little and of my grandkids today.
The difference being, they were watching TV and not a music box. Anyway, I think she's a sweetie.
Yesterday was great! Went to a card making class in the morning and made four of the neatest cards ever. One was a "man" card, another could be used for a man or most any occasion, one was all occasion and one was a real "girlie" card. I would love to post the cards, but the instructors have their own blog called "Stamping in Paradise" and I expect them to post the cards.
My hubby and I went out to eat an early dinner after I got home from the class. We just missed a huge down-pour of much needed rain, but we watched it from the restaurant. I don't think we got enough rain to make much difference, however.
I guess that's all from this neck of the woods. Have a great day now, you hear?
Hi everyone. It looks like I'm behind in my postings. I want to assure you that I haven't been clearing out my craft closet all of this time. Just lazy and not much to write about. But! I did put some "stuff" in the box that was waiting. Craft things I'll never use again.
Back in the day, I did a little decorative painting and have loads of acrylic paints. In fact, I have a Donna Dewbury kit that I got from QVC or HGTV years ago and have never even opened the paints. Then I have all kinds of "wax" and an iron for melting the wax and all sorts of stuff for that craft. Well, I decided that when our next "yard sale" comes around in November, I'll get a table and try selling some of these items. Maybe I should try selling some stamp sets so that I'll have room for all the new ones I'll have by then.
Anywayyy....here's a card I did a while back and thought it was appropriate for a partially cloudy day. (I'm praying we get some much needed rain this weekend.)
Hope you enjoy it and I'll be back soon, if not sooner. Have a wonderful weekend.
Good morning, all. I thought I'd do a post before I start my day. I didn't meet any of my goals yesterday, but I do have a box ready to fill. After I finish this, I am really, really going to start work on my craft closet. Honest Injun!
What I did do yesterday was laundry and a little cleaning, then made an anniversary card in the afternoon. I have two friends and two family members who have wedding anniversary's in the next week or two. Oh, and then there is our anniversary, too. One of the anniversary's is a 25th and the other is a 50th. Cudos to wedded bliss.
Today is my middle Granddaughter's 12th birthday. (Happy Birthday, Alex.) You all saw the card I made for her. A really girly, girly card. This one is also one of my favs.
Time to get to work. Have a wonderful day and I'll be back soon.
Can you believe it? April is half over, already. Where in the world does the time go? I've searched and searched but just can't find it. I keep thinking I'll find time tomorrow, but when I awake in the morning, it's already today.
I'm not sure what I'm going to do today. I made a resolution in January to clean out my "craft" closet and put away all of the things I no longer craft with. Maybe then I can find room for all the other "stuff" I've purchased and don't have a home for.
The other project is to clean up my work-table. It is unbelievably cluttered. The amazing thing is, I usually know where to find things. Oh well, hi-ho, hi-ho, it's off I go to do something... check back in and I'll let you know if I accomplished any of my goals. Have a wonderful day.
Good afternoon. The weekend is nearly upon us. Have you all accomplished all of your goals for the week? I find it relatively easy to meet my goals, as I don't set any. Well, maybe one day at a time and I met mine today. Finished a really cute card that I'll post soon and caught up on laundry. Now I must figure out what I'll make for dinner. (Hmmm, going out is a good option...)
Our cardmaking group had a delightful time Wednesday night at our monthly get-together. Our SU demonstrator had us make the most adorable card. The design was so great that, when we met for our weekly session, we made some cards that we can add a stamped image to at a later time. Lots of fun.
I'm posting the Karate Boy today, that I had told you about recently. I think he is so cute. He is a digi stamp from Mo's Digital Pencil. There are so many wonderful digi's at this site.
You all have a wonderful weekend and check us out again next week.
OK, I'm sure someone out there has a birthday today, so this card is for you! Have a wonderful day.
My Scrapbooking/Cardmaking friends meet here tonight for our monthly Stampin' Up get together. There are seven in our group and each month we alternate hosting a workshop. My turn was supposed to be next month, but I switched with a friend who had to be out of town. So, after I get done with this, I'd better get my house in order in preparation for a fun evening.
I was out first thing this morning getting my nails "done". Now I need to do as little as possible to let them "set". (Many of you know what I'm talking about.) Then I'll get my house in order.
My sweet hubby is outside planting flowers. He said he should have purchased them sooner as there wasn't much of a selection left yesterday. Another lesson learned.
Anyway, here's the birthday card for anyone having a birthday today. Enjoy and see you again soon.
