Happy Thanksgiving!

I have been at home a lot, actually too much., because Shane developed a fever on Sunday, and have to stay at home all week. On Monday Pat started feeling sick too. During the time at home, I baked two hams and stuffing for Shane's Kindergarten feast. I am sure they were yummy, but we (Shane and myself) didn't get to taste them. I am currently cutting paper for the Christmas cards in a can for my friend Julie who is visiting from Oregon. She ordered two sets, and the paper is a pain to cut even though I have the cutting guide. Before she came, I was able to finish the Twitterpated Workshop of the Go, and should work on the Jingle Workshop on the Go. I will post pictures later. They are both very cute and detailed, but at the same time easy to do . I am always learning new techniques. I love it. My friend Mary is hosting a party of December 2nd, and they would be awesome to show at the party.

Happy Thanksgiving Everyone! Allison and I walked the Turkey Trot 5K on El Paseo early this morning. We finished within 52 minutes - I am proud of us. I need to take a shower so we can go to Allison's sister's house for dinner. Have a wonderful weekend!

Green Christmas Cards in a Decorated Can

This is the final post for today. I made these cards for the class I had on Sunday, and I am offering another class on Saturday, November 28th if you are interested. These cards are green rather than red. I personally like the green more than the red. I made the red and green set to be donated the to St. Theresa's Fashion Show. The Fashion Show is Thursday, December 3rd. I hope they make the school money! Please tell me which ones you like. Red or green?

I made these cards using the Shining Star stamp set. I also used Holiday Commentary, Peace of Earth, and Holiday Trinkets stamp sets for the miscellaneous sayings of the cards. I used Olive, New England ivy, Cranberry card stock and Evensong Level 2 paper packets. Finally I use the Greeting Card Workshop found on pages 110 through 115 in the "Wishes" book.

Twitterpated Cards from the Kit

These are the cards I made for a class that I taught last month. I used the Twitterplate Kit sold by Close To My Heart. These kits are so easy; they give you everything you need. This kit came with that cute hedgehog stamp set. Actually that cute hedgehog forced me to buy the kit even before I became a consultant. Ha Ha! Forced? Yeah right!

Fall Bottle of Candy

I made this bottle to my friends and my kid's teachers at St. Theresa's School. I think it was a hit! It uses an empty, clean Starbuck's bottle with some Sorbet and Cream card stock, and circle punches. I also used the "Many Thanks" stamp set, and Sorbet and Chocolate ink pads.

The Birthday Party Invite

I was asked by Miss Lindsay to make a set of Birthday Party invites for a basket she was donating to the St. Theresa's Fashion Show. This is what I made for it. Remember I am new to blogging and I don't know how to charge the orientation of the picture. Sorry! I am still learning.

More Artwork

Hi Everyone!

I have been busy these last couple of days. I have been at home with my kids since they taking turns being sick. On Monday it was Shane, and he wanted constant entertainment. By the end of Monday I knew that he was definitely going to school the next day since he was bouncing off the walls and chasing Zeppelin, our dog. Then during dinner Jenan couldn't stop sneezing. I knew she would stay at home the next day. She stayed away from school the last two days. She is much easier that Shane; she can entertain herself by reading and reading some more. Since I was forced (Ha Ha!) to stay at home, I was to take pictures of all of the cards and projects I have done within the last months. These pictures are the completed projects using Close To My Hearts products. I have a ton using Stampin' Up products and Stephanie Buriel's awesome instructions. She got me into stamping and scrap booking after my stokes and the depression. Thank You Stephanie!

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We had a great day today during the Close To My Heart Christmas Card class. Here are the cards that we made and they all went inside this pretty decorated paint can. Beautiful!