Terri's Tries @ Making Cards

Some candy can be found...

2012-01-29T21:36:00.003-05:00

Here's what it looks like, and it runs through Feb 27. It's her first candy, and here is the blog: http://livaly.blogspot.com/

BLOG CANDY TIME!

2012-01-29T12:43:00.005-05:00

Well, I'm giving this Blog Candy another try. I thought for those of you who are suffering through winter, you might like a good read with dreams of summer!

I have a new book, just released this summer, that was written by my oldest son, Andrew Scott. And I'm giving a copy away as blog candy, along with some other crafting goodies that I'm compiling. (I may add a photo of those later)

Now if you signed up for this before when I first tried it as blog candy this summer and then canceled it because not enough people joined in, well your name is on a list and I'll add it again. SO, for those same people, if you want to get a double chance you can also sign up again this time and be entered for the 2nd time, and all others just get one entry! And no matter what, I'll be giving it away this time around as long as 10 people sign up!

This candy runs through Valentine's Day - and I will ship it anywhere. No other requirements, except I'd love to know what book you are currently reading, but it's not required. Please just comment below with a way to reach you should you be the winner!

Simon Says Stamp

2012-01-27T12:07:00.003-05:00

Here's my entry into the Simon Says Stamp challenge using pattern paper. A very CAS card for Valentine's Day.

Clearing your stash?? Special request

2012-01-25T22:00:00.002-05:00

I have a special request.

For my fellow bloggers who are currently clearing their stash - please consider sending a package to someone who is in need of start up items to get back to crafting. All I'm asking is you to consider how you'd feel if you were in her shoes. And consider Paying It Forward.

Go here to read a little more: http://revampingoflife.blogspot.com/2012/01/life-changing.html

I was very touched by this posting, as I've gone through some tough times with this crappy economy and still no job, but I've been Extremely Lucky and have won several blog candies in the past couple of years which have helped me a lot, and so I've sent one package off already, and working on another. I do have Tonya's mailing address if you want it and want the items to be a surprise. I really wanted my package to be a surprise, but of course I couldn't - I needed to know where to send it. So if you'd like to surprise her, I've asked and she's agreed I can share her mailing info with those who request it by email (mine is: terriavidreader at yahoo dot com).

Otherwise, please contact Tonya yourself through her blog and get that information.

All I'm asking is: if you have any extras or things that you aren't using, please consider making up a small package and Paying It Forward. Doesn't have to be a large package, as anything is helpful when you are basically starting out. Tonya does have colored pencils and basic card stock but not much of anything else. Think of some things you absolutely have to have, and consider sending one or two. I've already shared some of the freebie digi sites with her too.

And Thank you for considering doing this.

Digi Darla's....

2012-01-17T11:21:00.004-05:00

Happiness is....

That's the theme for the new #1 Challenge of 2012 over at Digi Darlas. This challenge runs until January 29 at 9 pm.

Go here to check it out and join in. There's a new freebie image for you to use, and it's adorable.

Challenges run BI-weekly (Monday 8am EST to Sunday 9pm EST) and you'll receive a FREEBIE each challenge. Challenges do need to be a Digi Darla image please!!! Whether you use what you already have or the freebie .. we can't wait to see what you do with them! All entries must be NEW, no back linking pls, enter as many other challenges as you like - enter ours as many times as you want (unless there's a giveaway) and that's it!! Pretty simple rules to follow!!

Oh, did I forget to mention, I'm a new DT member for Digi Darla's!! Yipee for me! I'm going to be having some fun with all those images!

2012-01-16T06:00:00.002-05:00

My darling Dahlia turns one year old today, but we had her party yesterday because her daddy was off work, and it was the weekend and a better day for most guests.

She loved the special cake her Mama made just for her! A great time was had by all who attended! I don't think she'll be content with the bland baby food stuff any more!

Viva Las Vegas!

2012-01-14T22:03:00.002-05:00

There is a post you should see, but be quick... it ends Monday. but there is a FAB prize attached. I wanna win it!

FLLCJANRW2 Challenge

2012-01-11T05:42:00.003-05:00

Here's a card I made for the New Year New Release at Flourishes and I'm doing a New Baby card.

Could also work for Valentine's Day, since I had these papers out already!

But we are always saying this phrase for my new granddaughter - who loves a little bunny she has!

Milk Coffee Digis

2012-01-07T16:48:00.004-05:00

I just found a new blog/store, and wanted to share. It can be found Here.

And right now you can get a freebie image from them, and it's adorable.

They are new and don't have many followers yet - and you'll definitely want to start following them! I've gone back through all their posts, and they have some lovely images.

Fantastic candy chance - please say I sent you

2012-01-05T20:58:00.003-05:00

Well, I've been following a blog for a while now, and she's having her First Blogaversary and giving a FANTASTIC candy - and in fact is having 2 candies. I'd love to win either one! So... go check it out and if you've never been before, please say that I sent you (that's one way I could win).

Here's where you need to visit: Taylored Concepts . This is open until February 7th!

project pieces

2012-01-04T13:05:00.003-05:00

Here are a few of the project pieces I've been working on lately. I have tons of birthdays this month, and although these aren't all finished, they are mostly done which helps when the time comes to get things mailed!

I've also worked a little on some Valentine things too. And used my new cross dies with some shiny papers!

Merry Christmas

2011-12-25T12:36:00.003-05:00

Here's a couple of cards I've made with some new stamps I've won recently. Love them both!

Wishing all the visitors to my blog a wonderful and Merry Christmas. I hope you get exactly what you are wishing for this holiday season.

May your new year be blessed in wondrous ways!

I'm saying a prayer today, on Jesus' birthday, that he'll watch over all of you and grant your wishes or at least see to all your needs.

Peace be with us all this coming year.

DLART - Thankful Thursdays

2011-12-16T21:36:00.006-05:00

Thankful. Except for Thanksgiving, most people don't think about it. But this blog does. Often.

Here's something I'm thankful for right now, today.
My girlfriend loaned me her small Christmas tree so we'd have one up for my granddaughter this year (mine is huge and I mostly have blown glass ornaments - not good with an 11 month old granddaughter learning how to walk!) So.... I'm so thankful for my best bud Chris! Check this blog out!

Now this is more like a regular Christmas tree in this household.

I'm also going to enter this into a Christmas Tree link at Docerela Creations

Dilly Beans Challenge

2011-12-14T12:34:00.003-05:00

Here's my card for the
Dilly Beans Snow Family Challenge .

This was a freebie image and it's a cutie.

This challenge ends on December 19, so get the image and get busy!

Edited to add:
I think I'm also going to submit this for the Pink Christmas Challenge at Docerela Creations .

A different Christmas card

2011-12-12T09:49:00.002-05:00

I was inspired yesterday by a video from Lily Pad Cards and a new Skipping Stones stamp that I just got as blog candy! I love those music notes within the tree stamp!

Definitely something different, which is one thing I try for each year!

updated blog looks - all around everywhere

2011-12-11T18:32:00.002-05:00

I'm seeing everyone updating their blog look and I'm jealous. But NikkiNix has a really pretty one! And a cute blinkie too.

Blogger seeking followers....

2011-12-10T13:31:00.002-05:00

I've just found out about a fairly new blogger who is seeking some followers.

She's offered some Yummy candy, and she's got some really cute tags and things on her blog.

So, I'm urging you to check her out at Serenity Stamping.

McGill Red Card Kit

2011-12-05T20:36:00.003-05:00

Would you like to win a Red Card kit?

Well, I would, so I'd like you to consider following McGill and

saying I sent you! Then you can sign up and ask others to join you in following them too.

Easy Peasy!

Cuttlebug Spot Challenge

2011-12-02T18:38:00.003-05:00

Here's a little card I made using "leftovers" for the challenge at The Cuttlebug Spot.

I used some textured papers that were leftover and added some glitter glue on the snowflake too.

MY GRAFICO giveaway!

2011-12-01T13:07:00.002-05:00

Wow, What a giveaway! I'm signed up, are you?

Well I hope not as I want to win it!

Well, OK, go check it out: http://www.partyblog.mygrafico.com

Christmas Angel card

2011-11-29T12:00:00.002-05:00

Here's another recent card using a Digi Darla image. I mostly like CAS cards, and also because I mail most of them, I don't use as many embelishments as I might otherwise.

When I know I'm going to "hand out" a card, I go for a little more bling!

But I like the simplicity of this image and it's fitting for a CAS card.

Also, I won a month of images a while back using a Digi Darla image, and that was NICE!

Digi Darlas DT call

2011-11-29T11:41:00.004-05:00

Go check it out Here if you are interested in learning more.
I think I'd love to use more of these images to make cards, and being a part of this DT sounds like fun!

I love their images, and have used them a lot. Here's one recent one card I made.

TTC06 Challenge

2011-11-28T14:40:00.002-05:00

Here's a card I made for entry into the TTC06 (Touch Twin Marker Color Challenge) , using the chosen colors of Red, Yellow, Sand and Brown!

This month's challenges were sponsored by Gina K, so what perfect timing.

This is using a freebie image given out today by Gina K, and what a cutie. I love it. And it makes for a perfect CAS card!

Happy Thanksgiving!

2011-11-24T11:33:00.002-05:00

If you've taken the time to drop by, I want you to know I wish you and yours a Wonderful Thanksgiving Day!

Sorry I don't have a card to show, I'm actually away from home and handing several out to family (and I forgot to take pics of all these too). First time we've gathered with this bunch in several years, and I'm enjoying it all. Hope you have time to spend with your family and friends and I'll post more in a few days!

Swagbucks

2011-11-20T09:18:00.001-05:00

Currently Swagbucks has a new member offer.

If you use the code SBPAYSFORME when you sign up by November 23rd you will start off with 110 Swagbucks! It only takes 450 to get a $5 Amazon.com card. This is the best sign-up special I’ve seen so far. So get on board with Swagbucks and start saving up those Amazon.com cards for next Christmas. I use Swagbucks for my search engine and about every 3rd time I search something I win some points.

stamptacular Sunday....

2011-11-13T17:15:00.001-05:00

Here's my entry into the Stamptacular Sunday Challenge.

I love punches! And I'm loving this new image too!

Craft Barn blog candy

2011-11-13T10:47:00.002-05:00

Does this look YUMMY or what?!

Check it out here!

Til Nov. 25th

Love this new image....

2011-11-11T16:13:00.002-05:00

I positively love this new image!

You can find it at Clear Dollar Stamps, and it was designed by Trudy Sjolander.

I was trying to make a more masculine card with it. I don't know, did I succeed? Well, it's not frilly and feminine anyway!

Hope you all are enjoying a wonderful Veteran's Day!

Christmas card for Clips N Cuts!

2011-11-08T21:15:00.003-05:00

Well, here is my first Christmas card for the season. I'm entering this into the giveaway at Clips N Cuts! I always find some great videos there, and this latest was so cute, but I don't have any of the Lawn Fawn images she used, so I just went for it!

I just love this paper I used for the top of the card. It's from the Glitter Sweet Matstack.

Train station...

2011-11-05T10:02:00.002-04:00

Here's a card I made for my brother Doug's retirement party today. He has worked for the railroad since he was 17 years old, going to school and then working at night. He just now retired a couple weeks ago at age 62.

So I thought this cute image from The Stamping Boutique was perfect!

And I found a sentiment/quote that was nearly perfect, I just changed the last line instead of saying "I sit at a work station" to a rest station! Although I don't really expect him to just rest.

Some Fall/Thanksgiving Wishes

2011-11-04T13:03:00.002-04:00

Here's are a couple of Fall/Thanksgiving cards I've recently made for some family members I don't see very often.

I'm entering them into the karens-kakes-krafts challenge.

D2D image...

2011-10-29T08:49:00.002-04:00

Here's my card for the progressive challenge over at Designed2Delight.

A very cute image this time. I can see potential for tons of cards using this image!

My Memories review and giveaway

2011-10-24T14:15:00.002-04:00

Edited to add: The winner of the software giveaway is: LUANNE.

Congrats, and I'll be contacting you on how to proceed with the prize. Thank you ladies for joining in. I do think this is a good program for those wanting to start scrapbooking. So definitely consider getting it. I saw many others hosting giveaways too lately - Hope you others can win one of those!

REVIEW**

Look for a FANTASTIC giveaway at the end of my review!!!

I was contacted by My Memories Suite to review their Digital Scrapbooking Software.

Now, I am not a digital scrapbooker, or a scrapbooker really at all.

But I'm checking into all this as I want to start one for my granddaughter. So I decided to try it out because I want to make digital memory books of special events for my little Dahlia.

Who knows what could happen :)

The downloading was easy and after it was ready, I went back and downloaded several freebie quick pages and things too. And there are tons of tutorials. That's always helpful for me!

They are videos--which are right up my alley! I decided to just play around, and wow, it's very easy.

Now I have gone back and watched a couple quick tutorials on printing, and I also emailed asking a question which was promptly answered. So I am thrilled so far!

I opened the program with NO idea of what I was going to make and just started. First I made a 4 page scrapbook. I chose a photo book for those first baby pictures and went from there. I added embellishments, text, and so quick - I had these pages. I loved how easy it all was. And then I proceeded to

print one page off as a piece to use on a card - Now that is truly right up my alley!!

Sorry I couldn't get these to load up to show off, but if you go to the My Memories blog you can see how lovely they are, and they print up just a nicely as you see there!

And now for the GIVEAWAY!!

The My Memories Company is has given me another copy of the software to give away as a prize to one of you lucky Blog readers of my Blog.

This is what you need to do to be elgible:

1. First go to the My Memories Store and look at all their digital scrapbook papers.

2. Then come back here and comment on THIS post which one you liked the best. You have until Monday night, Halloween - 6 pm Central time to leave the comment.

4. Be sure to leave me your email contact information in the comment.

5. That's it! I will pick one lucky winner with Random.org and you will be on your way to making some fun projects too.

I also was given a SPECIAL COUPON CODE for anyone else that is interested in purchasing a copy of the software, or for anyone who finds out about this too late to join in.

If you look on the top of my Blog on the right - you will see the code and link. It will give you a $10 coupon off the software plus a $10 credit in the store equaling $20 off!

But.....you have to put in the special code to get the discount.

You can also find My Memories on Facebook HERE.

Thank you My Memories! I'm having such fun!

Blog candy of a different sort....

2011-10-23T17:52:00.005-04:00

I just ran across a blog candy that I find unusual, and wish I had room for - so I'm telling you about it. go check out Little Musings right now and see what she has up for grabs! They are adorable. I just simply don't have room for them myself, or I'd be signed up!

Anyway, the drawing happens quickly and you are responsible for the shipping costs, but where else could you get an original piece of art like this for free?!

TSB - The Stamping Boutique

2011-10-22T22:07:00.002-04:00

Here's another card with the cute boots and fall leaves! Stamping Boutique has some great images - go check them out!

Hands off the candy! WMC73

2011-10-22T14:50:00.005-04:00

I am entering this into the Wee Memories Anything Goes Challenge .

I think this is a cute little Stamping Boutique image, and since I have made several trips to get candy for Halloween, it's quite appropriate too!

Birthday card for friend....

2011-10-20T23:30:00.001-04:00

Here's a birthday card I made for a friend who's birthday is just before Halloween! I just couldn't resist this cute cupcake image from Limited Runs! Thanks Nikki!

D2D freebie image use!

2011-10-20T20:53:00.001-04:00

Here's a cute little card using the pumpkins image from Designed2Delight this past week.

I saw this phrase, and totally agree with it!

And I love the spiderweb background papers I had.

Card Cupids Orange challenge

2011-10-16T11:39:00.002-04:00

Here's my entry into the Card Cupids Orange challenge using The Stamping Boutique image. Doesn't that just make your mouth water? And would make a great Thanksgiving card (remember how some smartie says, "grace" instead of a blessing sometimes? Well, I included it already).

The winner of this challenge gets some Bugaboo images, so that's a great incentive too! Goes until Oct 22, I think - Check it out.

First things first....

2011-10-12T20:44:00.003-04:00

Here are a couple of quick cards I made for the newest challenge at Designed2Delight. I love this freebie image and I intend to use it a lot!! I make tons of cards for our local fundraisers for breast cancer and also just some for survivors in general and this is a great image. Thanks!

Go check out the challenge and join in!

But I just got back this afternoon and I have tons to catch up on - give me a couple days and I'll have many more projects I'm sure!!

Still on vacation...

2011-10-09T09:48:00.003-04:00

so no cards for right now.

I'm enjoying Florida and visiting with my Mom and Mel.
Mom had a great birthday, we got her new computer all set up and running.

Now I'm just relaxing for a few more days before heading back home. Miss hubby and my cute Dahlia. I have worked on a few pieces for cards, so may get a few up fairly quickly upon my reutrn.

The color Orange....GL#26

2011-10-02T21:49:00.003-04:00

The challenge at
GingerLoft today is the color orange.

I happen to like this fall color, so it's easy-peasy for me. But I especially loved using it in the color of socks on display!

Come join in the fun and participate!

You have until Oct 15 at midnight. Then the top 3 will chosen and also random winners will get 3 digis from the GingerLoft store.

Thousand sheets of paper...

2011-09-19T12:49:00.003-04:00

OKay, I've now joined the hundreds and hundreds who are trying to win this paper! Didn't know about it? Check it out Here

Dahlia Anne

2011-09-19T11:43:00.002-04:00

Dahlia Anne got to meet her other Great Grandma recently. And she loved having all that attention!

Since this picture was taken she's had a first tooth pop through! And over the weekend she was walking all over the living room with just holding on with one hand. She's 8 months old now.

GingerLoft Vintage

2011-09-18T12:12:00.005-04:00

Today's Challenge at GingerLoft is Vintage/Distressed.

And this is the little card I made. I always seem to need sympathy cards (don't we all) and I think this is a little more masculine so I'm glad to include it in my stash! I hope I don't have to use it for a while though.

This clock/leaf image is just perfect. And it would be a great image for a "fall" back daylight savings card too with those cute fall leaf faces.

Digi Darla entry

2011-09-15T07:22:00.004-04:00

Here's my entry into the challenge over at Digi Darla's.

I decided to use both new freebie images for this card, as it was fitting the title and reason for the card! And, I hadn't made a shaped card in a while, and I love them.

Edited to add: I won with this card over at Digi Darla's!

reason for more cards... and I've made another DT team!!

2011-09-14T18:09:00.003-04:00

Hi Everyone.

I had a lovely follower comment about me being on a roll with making more cards, and I must say that's true partly, but I've been making lots all the time, just not photographing them. And I've been trying to stock up a little on pieces by coloring as I go, just not assembling the cards.

I have made a few more cards since I'm not babysitting that lovely little granddaughter now also. We've had some big events - some of my in-laws came to visit last week (first time for that Great Grandma to get to see Dahlia!) and I'm also getting ready for my 40th High School reunion next weekend (and that is really scary!)

But I'm glad she noticed!

And one final bit of news -- I made the DT for The Stamping Boutique!! Just found out today! And I'm very excited.

2011-09-14T13:07:00.002-04:00

Here's a card I made for the Nutcrafter's Challenge #1. This was a freebie image and so cute. This is not actually their first challenge, but it is since they re-opened.

They have some cute prizes, and this challenge runs until September 27 - so you still have plenty of time to participate. Get the freebie and join in!

CDAC

2011-09-14T12:39:00.000-04:00

Here's the second card I've made for the CDAC Progressive Challenge.

OLW64

2011-09-14T09:30:00.003-04:00

This is for the OLw64 CHALLENGE. I think my favorite cards are CAS or One Layer. It's a go-to for me. And this is such an adorable fall image, and my sister in law needed a card! What can I say!

Challenge - Back to School

2011-09-13T14:35:00.003-04:00

Here's another card for the Back to School Challenge at Designed2Delight.

Naturally most people think of kids when thinking of back to school, but in our community, there are more and more going back at a Much Older Age. I wanted them included too!

Thanks for coming by to check it out!

I'm on a new team...

2011-09-13T14:08:00.003-04:00

First things first, I want to announce that I'm a new DT team member of GingerLoft Designs. Please come back and look for a new posting on September 18th for the Vintage Challenge, and every two weeks thereafter.
Or just go to the Blog to check things out! There are lots of other members making some great cards!

Also, here's a card I made for the Designed2Delight Challenge.

2 Challenges - Wow for me!

2011-09-02T22:49:00.002-04:00

This first card is using a freebie image from Ginger Loft, and it's for their challenge.

And if you used this image, you are supposed to get another freebie by email. Can't beat a deal like that!

And the second card is using a newest image from Designed2Delight.

Both images are so cute, and fit in perfectly with a couple of cards that I needed to send to some relatives for fall! I'm way behind on that type of correspondence!

Back to school...

2011-08-30T11:34:00.001-04:00

A little card for those returning to school! Designed2Delight has this as a freebie for those who made a card last week! Check it out, what a great way to get some images that are adorable!

Stamping Boutique DT call

2011-08-29T08:16:00.004-04:00

Here's a recent card I made using a Stamping Boutique image and so I'm submitting this for the DT call that going on right now!

They have such adorable images, I definitely would like to become a part of this team.

YAHOO! I made the team. Come back often to see what I can do with those lovely images!!

CDAC challenge

2011-08-28T06:03:00.003-04:00

Here's a cute little card using a freebie image from CDAC. They have an ongoing challenge - go check it out if you haven't already.

another Designed2Delight!

2011-08-24T12:40:00.001-04:00

Here's my entry into the challenge at Designed 2 Delight. Cute little image. Love getting a free one because I played along too! Check it out for yourself~!

Check this new blog

2011-08-16T21:30:00.002-04:00

Hey, I found a new-to-me blog and I wanted to share. Please go check it out, and at the moment, there is a little bit of goodies available. Please let Lori know that I told you about it, and we both can win. You can check it out here!

Designed2Delight for Aug 15th

2011-08-16T14:22:00.003-04:00

After all this 100 degree heat it doesn't really feel like fall yet, but the cute little pumpkin fits!

Go check them out, and see all the different ideas for using these pumpkins.

Check it out - Party Invitation

2011-08-14T22:20:00.003-04:00

Annabelle Stamps Blog is having a 2nd Birthday Celebration really soon, and you are invited! Check it out Here!

September 8, 10, and 12 are the challenge dates.

Don't be late. Wow, I just love a good party!

My last official babysitting day....

2011-08-11T17:37:00.003-04:00

Here's my darling little one again! She got to spend a little longer at Grandma's today (Tuesday) as it was her Mom's last day at work, and so she stayed very late doing a final inventory and so Dahlia was here until her Dad got home from work. So... we took some pictures!! In the one you can see that she's wearing a pair of sneakers that actually belonged to her Daddy! So they are over 30 years old. I put them on her (they're a little big) but these were ones that my Dad bought for Steve when he was a baby. I just had to do it!

We are scheduled to babysit overnight this weekend, but then it will just be a very hit and miss thing (like normal grandparents) after that.

I'm going to really, REALLY miss her every day. But she was getting a little much for me, since she's growing and wanting to investigate every little thing. Wearing me out daily.

But I will be crafting a little more, I think, after the end of the month. We are getting some visitors that last week, then things will surely settle down quite a bit! Stay tuned, you never know what will really be going on!!

Designed2delight Challenge

2011-08-06T11:31:00.002-04:00

Here's my "masculine" style card - using the free Cupcake Mouse image - but why is it that I choose kraft/brown as the backdrop - who knows! Just that I guess I figure it's a more masculine color. You have until August 11 to join in.

Paper Sundae #80

2011-07-31T18:44:00.001-04:00

Here's my entry for the Paper Sundae's #80 challenge of Clouds and Sky! Very muted, but they are there! I love this image. And I'm trying to keep cool, but it's hard!

Aug 10 is new challenge

2011-07-25T21:51:00.002-04:00

I love Whimsy Stamps. *I don't often do the challenges though. Maybe that will change. There is a new one starting on Aug 10!

new pic of Dahlia

2011-07-21T11:00:00.002-04:00

Here's my little cutie in her swing, playing with a new book! She's getting better at cooperating with Grandma and not focusing on the camera.

some misc cards I've made recently....

2011-07-18T20:36:00.002-04:00

Designed2Delight for July

2011-07-06T12:12:00.003-04:00

This image is the July freebie from Designed2Delight and it's a cutie. Go check it out. Then make a card and join in!

I saw so many cute ideas using this image on their website!

Candy, candy and more candy! YUM

2011-07-03T06:35:00.003-04:00

Congrats to Whiff of Joy for reaching a goal of 1500 followers! And by jove, Katharina has offered some yummy candy.

Also, there is some YUMMY candy available at She Stamps by Cheryl and it's a goodie. I'm just telling you about it because she asked so nice, but I don't want you to sign up - there is enough competition already!

There is also a chance to win 5 images from the new July 14th release from Make It Crafty and Tiddly Inks. You can check it out Here. But again, I want to win, so don't sign up! hee hee.

Designed2Delight again.

2011-06-26T22:18:00.004-04:00

Here's my little card for this week's Designed2Delight freebie.

Very cute image and I went for the CAS style card.

I owe one of my Aunts a card, so this is it. Hope she likes it.

2011-06-21T20:59:00.002-04:00

Well, Here's my little cutie again.

She's 5 months old now.

Teething like crazy.

But just adorable!!!

BLOG CANDY.... postponed because not enough signed up

2011-06-20T11:45:00.007-04:00

EDITED:

Unless I get at least 3 more comments before Noon today . . . just a couple of hours away . . . (and I didn't get more)

I will put off this candy until later - maybe August. I realize this candy isn't for everyone - some people who follow my blog aren't into reading much maybe, but I felt I needed that many to make this worthwhile. Since I have over 200 followers I felt 25 was a very reasonable requirement.

I'm extremely sorry for those who did as asked - please note that you will be in again for the drawing at the later date automatically as I'll save your names/entry.

EDITED to say that unless I get a minimum of 25 participants, I'll postpone this until later.

Hello everyone! Welcome to my newest blog candy offering. This candy is rather unusual.

Yes, I'll have a little carding-making candy included too (photo of that later), but the focal item is: This Book!

ABOUT THE BOOK

Andrew Scott’s stories take place in the Heartland, and they will land squarely in your heart. Unflinching but sweet-tempered, they ring as plaintive and pure as ballads.

—Michael Parker, author of The Watery Part of the World and The Geographical Cure

In Naked Summer, Andrew Scott brilliantly conjures up my home state of Indiana, that in-between, mixed-up blend of farmland, suburbia, isolated towns and would-be cities stuck in the flyover, but he accomplishes much more than this. His stunning collection of stories also deftly captures those in-between states that everyone finds themselves in at some point—those times of limbo when we’re between jobs or relationships, or, most memorably, that last “naked summer” when childhood lingers and adulthood has not yet arrived. This is a heart-wrenching collection, at once hilarious and wise. I couldn’t put it down.

—Elizabeth Stuckey-French, author of The Revenge of the Radioactive Lady and Mermaids on the Moon

Andrew Scott’s stories are streamlined, intense, and unsettling. His characters don’t quite know themselves, but the author knows them well. They teeter in the margins of safety, in a way that many Americans have been pushed off the path to the dream. I recommend these stories highly.

—Alice Elliott Dark, author of In the Gloaming and Think of England

Here's a link: http://www.amazon.com/Naked-Summer-Andrew-Scott/dp/1935708317/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1306293728&sr=8-3

Also, to see a little trailer about this, click here: http://andrewscottonline.com/

Now, for the real story about this candy;

So I thought this was something unusual I could do to help promote his book, and give my readers a little something extra! You see, Andrew Scott is my son, and this is his book - a collection of short stories. We are so proud of him. This candy will remain on top until June 20 - so that gives you about 3 weeks to: Post about this on your blog; And leave a comment letting me know who your favorite author is and what's the latest book you read.

Designed2Delight card

2011-06-19T22:27:00.003-04:00

Here's the little card I made for the Designed2Delight challenge this week. Very cute image, but then I love flowers! I also did a little extra trimming on the edges of this card - so it's actually a shaped card now!!

Designed 2 delight

2011-06-13T10:03:00.001-04:00

Here's my card made with the image "Mary Mary" from Designed2Delight! I wish it was cool enough to just go traipsing through my garden like this, but it is in the 90s, and too hot for me!

Designed2Delight

2011-06-07T22:43:00.002-04:00

Here's a card I made for the Designed2Delight challenge. This was a freebie image.

I love gardening, although any more I don't seem to have the energy required to do it well. But this is a lovely image!

Go check out all the other submissions, there are tons and they are great.

hang in there....

2011-05-27T23:11:00.002-04:00

that's what I keep hearing, but Blogger is not working right and it's SOOO FRUSTRATING!
Tells me I DON'T HAVE A BLOG, then asks for the password. Won't let me in to do anything. When trying another browser, I finally get logged in, and it won't let me leave messages. Hope others aren't having as much problems as I seem to have with it.

A month ago things were fine - then someone must have messed with the whole thing! Put it back and fix it and then leave it alone!

Darlin Dahlia....

2011-05-21T20:05:00.003-04:00

Well, here's my darlin'! Hubby and I have been babysitting while the new parents are on vacation, and I now know why you don't become new parents at our ages!! Exhausting! But Love Her to pieces! She is just now getting on cereals and wants to control it herself! See that first picture again!

I'll get back to showing some cards in the next week or two. I have made some, in the wheee hours, but forgot to take pictures of a lot of them! go figure! Can you say, DUH? and sleep deprived. Well, I can!

BLOGGER PROBLEMS here

2011-05-06T22:46:00.002-04:00

**Whew! Blogger has finally fixed the problem (knock on wood) my blogs I follow are all back now!

But naturally it happened today, when I went to the eye doctor and my eyes are still dilated a full 11 hours after I left their office. So hopefully I can check things out fully in the morning.

The last couple of days, Blogger Reading List has been saying that I am not currently following any blogs. Well we know that isn't true at all. Some of the blogs I follow show up in Google Reader, but not anywhere near all of them. I miss them, but without this list, I cannot remember them all (over 1,000)

Going over to The Real Blogger Status (not an official site of Blogger news), I have learned that this is not the first time that this type of problem has occurred.
So if you recently posted something and are surprised that I have not commented, odds are that I have not read it yet because of this particular bug. And please, if I've won blog candy - someone let me know by email.

skipping stones challenge

2011-05-03T09:44:00.002-04:00

Here's a card I made for a sketch challenge #74 at Skipping Stones.

I recently won a couple of packages of their images, and I love them! (of course it helped that they both had some butterflies in them!!). So I thought I'd give this a try.

Great prize....

2011-04-30T23:32:00.004-04:00

Wow! Check this out! I'd LOVE, love, love to win.

Go Here to find out more!

Relay for Life cards.... 30 of them!

2011-04-25T22:37:00.004-04:00

Here's a little of the reason I've not been posting much lately. I had promised to make 30 cards for the Relay for Life that a friend is sponsoring and I needed lot of time - babysitting it taking up way too much of my craft time! And I also recently began selling some of my cards locally in a little shop, so I had to make about 100 miscellaneous cards for that and get them into the shop in early April.

So.... I've been a little swamped!

But I like how these turned out. I hope she does too. This Relay for Life is scheduled for May 14, so that's coming up pretty quick. They are coming to get them tomorrow so they can finish making up some little gift bags she hands out! Each is different and although originally I had intended to make most of them for breast cancer, Lindsay had told me that they don't know specifically what kind of cancers the survivors had (except for a few of us), so that didn't work out. And I had a couple cute stamps sets I had intended to use! But luckily I recently won a great set - so I utilized it and also several freebie images I found.

2011-04-24T09:33:00.004-04:00

Wow, I'd love to win this, wouldn't you?

Well, you can. Go to

The Ribbon Girl's blog and check it out. Do it, now! Must do before April 30.

Limited Runs Challenge

2011-04-17T11:55:00.003-04:00

Here's a card I made for the Limited Runs Challenge that was extended to run through April 21st which calls for the use of Glitter, Sparkles or Bling and use of any Limited Runs Digi.

So, I used a couple of Nikki's images and some sparkles on both of them! I don't often use her other images, as I absolutely adore her cupcakes!

But come on, give it a try. She has offered freebies and I think you can still get them if you need an image!

Carnival Entry

2011-04-12T22:15:00.002-04:00

Here's a card I made for the Craft Critique's

April Carnival: Spring/Easter/Earth Day!

I love Carnivals! To join in, share your link for Spring, Easter or Earth Day (April 22nd - My choice!). They say they'll republish the final carnival on April 29th and share everyone's projects!
"Add Your Link" icon at the Craft Critique website to participate! The link you share can be from your blog, Flickr or any online gallery the public can view.

There is a great prize from one of my favorite places:
Susana's Custom Art and Card Design is proud to host the Spring Carnival!

go check it out.

My darling Dahlia

2011-04-12T09:53:00.002-04:00

These are some of my recent pictures, sure wish I was a better photographer.

Isn't she adorable?! Almost 3 months now!

When my son first drops her off here, I can usually get one of these smiles first thing! Guess she likes coming to Grandma's! So far anyway.

These smiles are so fleeting sometimes that I can't catch too many to photograph. This is the reason there haven't been a lot of posting of cards. I'm still making them in the evenings, but not nearly as many.

Non-response to the "awards"

2011-04-11T21:14:00.003-04:00

I felt I should mention here that I don't respond (or hardly ever) to those "awards" that are making the rounds.

I have recently received several of them (thank you all so much for thinking of me) but I have also visited so many, many blogs that never seem to get them, and these are wonderful blogs I'm talking about - with tons and tons of followers.

So I just don't understand it and have decided not to participate. I thought at first I may not have seen the "award" and so I've gone back through old blog posts (a couple years worth actually) on many of blogs that I follow, and have never seen such awards on their blogs. Now - it could be they have decided not to participate either, but I never saw a posting about it whatsoever. So now I'm wondering how those excellent blogger/crafters have been missed by so many who promote these "awards".

Something just isn't right.

So,... I hope no one is offended, but I just don't want to play along.

I love it when someone puts on their blog that they follow me and give a link back to my blog, and say that they like my blog, and then they contact me and say so .... I just don't see the need for these awards.

So to all those people who's blogs I would have listed, consider yourself awarded! If I follow your blog, it's because I want to. Not for the blog candy, not to steal your ideas (although sometimes I do minic as best I can!) but I follow because I find your blogs witty, entertaining, informative, inspiring, (add whatever adjective you want here!) it's because I LIKE IT.

House Mouse Easter

2011-04-11T11:12:00.001-04:00

Here are a couple of cards I made for a friend for Easter. She loves the Little House Mouse too!

Squigglefly challenge

2011-04-04T21:57:00.003-04:00

I haven't participated in a long time, so I thought I'd make the effort today while I had a few minutes.

Very simple image with a very simple sentiment. Then just a few half pearls and a special corner punch. Simple.

Enjoy.

Wanna chance....

2011-03-28T21:56:00.003-04:00

Hey, through 3/31 you can have a chance to win a Spellbinders Grand Calibur Die Cut Machine at FAVE Crafts by going Here . Check it out.

Digi Stamp Boutique - March

2011-03-28T19:35:00.002-04:00

Here's a little card I made for the Digi Stamp Boutique challenge this month. I have been making get well cards like crazy - Thank God I've not been sick! If that's what it takes to keep the illnesses away, I'll make lots more!

candy found...

2011-03-26T20:15:00.001-04:00

Ok - I don't want to tell you but I said I would. There's fantastic candy to be found at http://dawnscrafts.blogspot.com/. Go on, check it out, and then don't sign up cause I wanna win! And it's PINK.

2011-03-24T22:48:00.002-04:00

Wee Memories is about to reach a HUGE milestone, 1100 friends and 100,000 visitors!! So exciting!! Can you help us out? Spread the word to all your friends about Wee Memories challenge!!

Hambo Hoedown #8

2011-03-23T21:14:00.003-04:00

Here's my entry into Hambo Hoedown #8.

I'm not a coffee drinker, but I've heard it said.......

In fact, no one in my immediate family is a coffee drinker. Except sometimes my hubby does drink a cup or two to be social, but he adds so much sugar and creamer that "real" coffee drinkers usually just stare at him!

Have a fun day, and go join in this challenge!

BLOG CANDY WINNER.....

2011-03-23T18:55:00.002-04:00

is # 6 - Theresa P. This was scientific - Hubby picked his favorite number - and then asked "what am I choosing a number for?" Since I couldn't get that random thing to work for me.

So, Congrats Theresa P - Please contact me (terriavidreader at yahoo dot com) and I'll need your address to send you the blog candy! You have until Friday afternoon to send me the info.

Thanks everyone for participating. I hope to do this again within the next couple of months.

Blog candy over!

2011-03-23T14:05:00.001-04:00

Time's Up. I am now working with those who entered my blog candy and will post the winner this evening. Thank you every one who signed up. Good Luck!

Hambo Hoedown #7

2011-03-19T21:08:00.002-04:00

Here's my card for Hambo Hoedown #7, using this cute little party elephant and Sparkle! I used the little "flowers" for the stars in the party night sky! And a reference to a great oldie song!

Come join the party at Hambo Hoedown. It's fun and there are cute images to be had!

Sorry I'm late with this..... Blog Candy

2011-03-19T21:00:00.001-04:00

BLOG CANDY IS NOW CLOSED!!

**I've added a few more items to the candy - Remember is closes on the 23rd!(probably the middle of the day)

And there is an EK punch there (someone asked what the black thing was)...

Here's my blog candy. It should stay on top until it ends on March 23rd.

No special reason for this candy now, other than I have been very lucky in blog candy wins, and I wanted to share with everyone. Sorry there isn't more here, but unemployment isn't a good thing.

There may be a couple things added (I had a few more things but have misplaced them - so if they are found I'll add them!).

Open to everyone. Just please become a follower of my blog if you aren't already, and put this candy on your sidebar.

New blog and some candy...

2011-03-16T09:09:00.002-04:00

I just found some new candy at a new-to-me blog: It's called CJPB Creations

Believe me, you want to check this out. Some cute cards, and a LOT of candy.

Blogging Pet Peeves..... anyone want to chime in.....

2011-03-13T19:23:00.003-04:00

One of my blogging pet peeves is: when a blog has a blog candy announcement in their sidebar and they never clean it up...

Come on, I've found blog candy listings recently on several blogs that are dated from OVER a year ago. The links are more than 365 days ago! Come on!

Now I admit I don't get mine off immediately, but they are never on there longer than a month past the blog candy win date. I always find time to go "clean up" my sidebar of announcements and things sometime during the month.

And I also HATE it when someone has their own candy, and cannot seem to announce a winner within a reasonable time of the announced closing.

I mean come on, if you post your own blog candy stating it closes on a specific day - you should announce the winner within a couple days. After all, you chose the close date. I realize sometimes something may come up, some emergency of something, but sometimes I think people just deliberately refuse to announce within a week or so to just get people coming back every day to check.

I have never signed up to follow a blog just for candy - NEVER. I don't think anyone should do that, just out of plain courtesy.

I love blog candy - don't get me wrong, but I also love finding new blogs to follow and rarely have I been so disappointed with a blog (actually, 3 times) that I discontinue following after a while. Two of those basically quit posting much - just a very few times a year, and the other one drastically switched styles of projects into something that I am not interested in at all.

Anyone want to join in - What is your pet peeve about blogging? No personal attack, no names of bloggers please - but are there things you find continually that irritate you? Things that can be readily fixed? I hate when you click on a link and it's broken, and I try to let the blogger know that too. I've had that happen to me. I'd like to know. But some people have gotten really irritated when I comment about please announce the winner already - when it's more than a week after the close date!

Hambo Hoedown#6

2011-03-13T19:16:00.001-04:00

Here's my card for Hambo Hoedown #6. Cute little guy, isn't he?

Go check out the challenge this week, and join in. You get a new freebie image to play along next week when you do!

new blog...

2011-03-11T04:30:00.003-05:00

Go check out this little shop - it's new and looks to be so fun!

I love her blog header!