Stamping Workshop Sneek Peek

Here is a set of cards that we are going to make at the workshop this week. They are gift card size. I ran the background through the Big Shot (which I love) with the Dotted Swiss embossing plate. The white section is the Top Note die cut, cut in half. The fruit is colored with markers then stamped, and cut out. Then I just added an embellishment to give it a finished look.
I like the finished product, and I never have a card when I need it (don't ask) so these will be nice to have on hand.

Fireballs go to State

We are home from a great vacation. We started out in New Mexico and ended up in Mobile! The boys and I decided to write a trip review because we did a few off the beaten path things and wanted to share. Look for that to come.
My tennis team, the Fireballs, played in the state tennis tournament this past weekend. It was a huge learning experience for me, and I think the rest of the newbies that were on my team. We knew it was going to be hot, but I am not sure any of us were really ready for it. It wasn't even as hot as it usually is in Mobile!
I was so nervous playing the first match. Sometimes I get all jittery before I play. That wasn't even the case this first match. I was zoned out. I think I was so interested in what all was going on around me. The team we played took long breaks, which does nothing for my ADD mind. As a result, Rhonda and I got beat, 6-1, 6-4. This was the team to beat, and afterwards several people congratulated Rhonda and me for putting up such a fight.
Our next match was Friday morning. I took a by and played hostess to my team members who played hard. No one on our team should hang their heads. I hope we all remember this is the best of the teams from each of their cities- there are no easy teams to play!
I played again on Sat. afternoon with EmilyW. We struggle the first match then came back to win in the second 7-5. I think we both petered out in the heat and lost the tie breaker 10-5. I had nothing left at the end of the game! However, I was very pleased with the way we played.
The last match for our team was Sat. morning. The team we played was supposedly the best team at the tourny, and their average age was 20! Rhonda and I played again, and she was looking for a state win! I must admit that I really wanted to win one match, but was not confident. We played well, found our grove late in the first set, and lost the set 6-3. The second set was a different story, and we can from behind to a 7-5 win. The tie break was hard and nerve racking. All the others had finished playing and everyone was watching us battle it out with the cute girls from Tuscaloosa. Rhonda and I got behind, and I thought our nerves were going to get the best of us. We battled- I must say I was playing the best tennis of my life. We came back to win 13-10! A huge victory for the underdogs! I think I will enjoy that win for a long time.
State was a trip. It is hot, intense, nerve racking..., but in the end it is just tennis, and I am at home today with dirty dishes in the sink, laundry, and grass up to my knees (at both houses!). But I know I can tackle all that- cause I beat the youngies on the court and won a match at State!

Mother's Day

I have been feeling ceative, and itching to do something in my craft room. Since the boys are making all the meals today, and I am caught up on laundry, I had a little time to play! I whipped this one up in about 3 minutes! I don't even know what the stamp set is, but I loved the shapes of the flowers. I stamped Pixie Pink, Yoyo Yellow, and Green Galore on glossy paper for strong color. Then layered green galore paper with pixie pink after scalloping the edge. A smartly tied bow- and I am done. Quick, simple and multi-purpose! Love it!

Here is my favorite

I really like this card. It is similar to one in the Stampin'Up! catty. I rub-ons, Chocolate chip and Old Olive ink. Then I just stamped and dry embossed circles and flowers. I am going to use this one for a thank you note for my sweet neighbor who brought us a yummy pound cake.

I still got it!

I banned myself to the craft room today to get some cards ready for my workshop (in two days). I am pretty pleased with the results.
This card is stamped on Sahara Sand with clear embossing powder. The squares are punched out of decorative paper and attached to the So Saffron cs which was punched with the scallop punch. The flower was stamped and cut out with my new circle cutter- nice! Since I am having a small group, I am letting them use the fancy brads I have been saving!
This card was a huge stretch for me, but fun. I masked and stamped a bouquet of flowers, then a few extra to cut out and pop up. Then it was a matter of painting the flowers with the aqua painter. I cut everything out and layered with decorative paper on Groovy Guava card stock. The greeting could be changed for any occasion (except Nascar)

Too tired to think straight...

I don't remember moving being this hard. I am all unpacked. I arranged book shelves today. My small group is meeting here this Wed. so I need everything in it's place.

Moving Day

We finally got the CO! The movers are in my house right now- and we are moving! I am excited and nervous all at the same time. The new house looks really good, and I am overwhelmed with how it will all fit toether. Check out the New House link on this page.

Moving on

I have officially broken down my craft room and moved most of the stuff to the new house. David and I moved all the cabinetry last night. I am too anxious to get to work setting up the new craft room, but am the only one. I am trying to learn patience. I feel like I cannot do anything at the old house because it is clean and ready for a Realtor at any moment, and I have nothing to do at the new house because nothing is ready to move into. I am terrible at doing nothing!

Have you ever?...

...seen anything so pathetic looking? Domino was barking his ferocious bark this morning. I went to look and see what the commotion was all about, and this is what I saw in our backyard. Alex snapped some great pictures, and we called Animal Services. Because it is Sunday, the police came (two cars!). He reported that this is a mangy coyote. He also gave us permission to shoot it if we are threatened, but we will not tell Blair that!

I am preparing for another stamping workshop! We are going to make great cards with the idea of getting more than one card from a set. So this time we are using 2 stamp sets and making 4 different cards- plus on St Patrick's day card.
I yhope to post pics soon.