Friday, November 30, 2018

"A Quick Card For Friday"

Hello everyone on this Friday (the last day in November 2018).
Once again we've made it to the weekend.  What's on your calendar or on your mind for this two -three day break?  Shopping, shopping and more shopping!!!  As I was talking with one of my daughters this week, I made this statement...people will be shopping all the way up to Christmas Eve.  Then I joked about those people who at the very last minute will shop at a 7-Eleven or Starbuck on Christmas morning before arriving at Grandma's house.   Some of us just love the decorations in the mall or in the shopping centers.  Some of us just love to be around a large group of people.  Some of us are watching to see if the price on a certain item will go down before the last minute.  Some continue to shop online to avoid all this drama.
I did a quick card this morning.  Basically, because the majority of the supplies were on my desk from earlier this week.  I had a desire to do a shaker card but just didn't want to hassle with it this morning.  If all goes well, then, maybe I'll do  one next week when I will have more time.
Here is your view for today:
an entry for http://www.wordartwednesday.blogspot.com
Enabler's List:
cardstock: Neenah white;  Bazzill red;  Recollections black;  DP from Recollections Christmas pad
image from Hunkydory The Little Book of A Very Merry Christmas;  sentiment from Recollections pad
used a doily die  and foliage die from AliExpress
embellishments:  shaker element; ribbon

Thanks for all the support and comments you have provided on my projects.  Enjoy your weekend and take a little time to BELIEVE  in the magic of Christmas.

Sending you a hug and love,
Lois

Wednesday, November 28, 2018

"Criticism Or Critique"

Hello friends, followers, visitors and viewers.
Welcome to Wednesday and another cold, breezy day.  Bundle up people if you live on the east side of the USA.  The Floridians are still somewhat warmer than those of us who live south of this state especially in VA and  New York.

My question for you to ponder today:  Are you criticized or critique?
Now that the question has been put to your conscience, think in terms of something you have done or said.  Do you get criticized ( indicate the faults of (someone or something) in a disapproving way) for what  you did or said?    Do you get critiqued (a detailed evaluation of something) for what you did or said?   I'm going to use my handmade cards to give you first, an example of criticizing and second, an example of critiqued:
Person Criticizing:  "Who wants to buy or receive something that is made at someone's house...I'd rather buy my cards from a store".  "Did you see the look on her face when I said I don't buy homemade items"?
Person Critiquing: "You have made a beautiful card but the next time you make one like this,  see if you can do something better with the glitter.  It was flaking off on my  hands and I didn't want my child to get it all over herself.  I like things that are homemade".

In my opinion and it is my opinion, a criticizer is someone who will be negative about anything and everything you say or do.  Their bullying will always hurt because they will never find something nice to say.  On the other hand,  critiquing is not always negative.  The person is helpful in helping you to make it better whatever you did or said.

These two cards are for your viewing today.  You may criticize or you may critique.  I'm wearing my "big girl panties" (ha, ha, ha) so I'm open for either:

This card was made using Splitcoast sketch #725
Enabler's List:
cardstock: Neenah white;  Recollections black;  Bazzill red
image from Hunkydory The Little Book Of A Very Merry Christmas (decoupaged)
Couture Creations fine glitter and DecoArt Snow Writer;  Black Soot distress ink
sentiment is computer generated
entry for http://www.wordartwednesday.blogspot.com


Enabler's List
cardstock: Neenah white;  Bazzill red;  Recollections green;  DP from My Mind's Eye Comfort and Joy paper pad
die: Heartfelt Creations;  Nellie Snellen star
embellishments:  Clear Scrap oval;  Martha Stewart doily;  Wild Orchid and Recollections flowers;

Thanks so much for visiting with me today.  Please come again.

Sending you a hug and love,
Lois

Tuesday, November 27, 2018

"Just BE YOU!"

Hello everyone on this Tuesday, November 27, 2018.
My friends, followers, visitors and viewers, it is c-o-l-d in my part of the world.  A little windy to make the temperature feel colder than what is on the thermometer.  Today will be an inside day.  I had a few items to pick up but not today. 
Pri, I need to come stay with you for about two weeks to get warm before Christmas (lol). 
For those of you who don't know, Pri is in the part of the world that is experiencing summer weather at this time of the year whereas we are having or nearing winter.
This is the last week in November.  By Saturday, we will enter the last month of the year.  All we can think about is Christmas, Christmas, Christmas.
I will continue to make Christmas cards for your viewing but for today, I want you to just "Be U" (taking a Christmas card break today).

Yes, take a little time to just be you.

"Just Be You"
(feat. Sadie Robertson)

No one can do it just like you
Something magic in the way you move
You're original, you know it's true
Don't let anybody take your tune
You ain't got a single thing to prove
You're original so just be you
Just be you

You're one of a kind
The kind of once in a lifetime
Not just another face in the crowd
You light up a room
With the light that's inside you
Don't be afraid to let it out

So hold your head up
Don't let anybody get you down

You gotta believe
You're here for a reason
This world needs somebody like you
Cause anybody can be a copy
And there will always be people talking
So face your fears and chase your dreams
And dance like no one's watching

Here is my card share for today:
entry for http://www.wordartwednesday.blogspot.com
Attempting to look a little glamorous today. 
Enabler's List:
 I used some glitter-like cardstock from Recollections for my focal background as well as for the skirt on the lady, the bow, and one of the banners.  Too much sparkle you  say...maybe or maybe not.  
I also used Tonic Studio's mirror cardstock, "Pink Chiffon", that was close to the glitter-like cardstock.   
An AliExpress die was used to make the bow as well as the banners.   
I used lace and Nuvo gloss white drops around the banners and as a ring on the lady's finger. 
EK success Sticko Alphabet stickers were used for the "Be U". 
To finish the card, I placed three faux pearls at the top right.

Now, I just have to find the right person to send this to.  If it doesn't happen before the year is out...this will end up in the box at the beginning of 2019 for the "Cards For Soldiers".

Thanks for taking a little time to view with me today.  Your comments and continued support is appreciated so very much.

Sending you a hug and love,
Lois

Monday, November 26, 2018

"O HOLY NIGHT"

Good Monday, everyone.
How was your Thanksgiving holiday? 
Did you eat too much?  Did your shop too much? 
Are you still shopping on this cyber Monday?  If I really needed more craft supplies, today would be a great day to shop online.  I have received more than enough cyber offers from craft, clothing, electronics and even one from an airline company.  Do these people think I have money to burn or throw away (lol)?   I should go ahead and buy something for the grandchild from Justice and Claire.  She got her ears pierced and earrings are her favorite for the moment.  Three weeks from today, everything will change (lol).

Stop reading and looking if you don't want to see another Christmas card.  This is what I have to show you today.  I used some Hunkydory items I received last year and never used all the supplies.  This is a decoupage scenery for  "O Holy Night" .
Take a look:
I will enter this at http://www.wordartwednesday.blogspot.com 



Enabler's List:
cardstock: Recollections black;  Neenah white; Bazzill red;  DP from Recollections Noel;  Image from Hunkydory "Christmas Past...O Holy Night"
die: Penny Black and AliExpress

This is the same card with a brighter light.


Thanks for taking a little time to view with me today.  Your visits and comments are very much appreciated.  Please come again!

Sending you a hug and love,
Lois

Wednesday, November 21, 2018

"Christmas Card With Tiny House"

Happy Wednesday, November 21, 2018.
I'm wishing you a happy, grateful, thankful Thanksgiving.  I know most of you are on your travel plans for the holiday.  I'm not really expecting a lot of followers here on my blog today.  I'm busy preparing to do the same as you are doing.  I'm wishing you safe travels as well as my family, friends and myself.
In between getting ready, I did a card for a challenge today.  I'm somewhat pleased with the outcome but not really jumping for joy due to the 3D effect I was trying to make.  In real life, it looks really good but the photo I took with my iPad did not do my project justice.
Take a look:

entry for                                   http://www.wordartwednesday.blogspot.com



Enabler's List:
Cardstock: Neenah white; Recollections black;  My Mind's Eye DP; Recollections North Pole Gazette DP;
die: Tim Holtz Tiny Houses;  Spellbinders scalloped circles
embellishments: Jolees Boutique stickers
sketch SC724 from Splitcoaststampers.com

Thanks for viewing.

Sending you a hug and love,
Lois

Monday, November 19, 2018

"Tutti Designs Dies For Christmas Card"

Good Monday to all.
What a glorious day to share with you today.  In my neighborhood it is a peaceful fall day.  The crisp air is stirring.  The leaves are falling and everything appears to be calm without chaos at the moment...hoping it will remain this way.
Are you ready for the turkey feast day?  I had to really laugh at my husband who still thinks that we should prepare for the children to come home to have dinner on Thanksgiving day.  He wanted to purchase "the bird" and all the fixins to go with it.  Now, I had to remind him on two occasions that we were invited to my daughter's house (where the grandchild lives) for Thanksgiving.  I don't have to do all of that cooking anymore.  I will do something on a smaller scale for Sunday the 25th but no, and no again..."no big bird to look at for several days"...not at my house.
I'm going to see if my daughter can put a couple of slices of turkey in a ziplock bag for him to bring home for a sandwich on Friday (lol).
Christmas will be the same way...at her house with the grandchild... but we don't fix turkey on that occasion either...it is seafood day for the majority of us and steak for him (he can't eat seafood).
Writing this morning about Christmas, I have another card share using Tutti Designs Dies, two of them.  I'm using the Holiday Lamp Post and the Flying Angels from this company.
Here, take a look at what I made:
entry for http://www.wordartwednesday.blogspot.com
Enabler's List:
cardstock: Neenah white;  Recollections black;  Michael's DP;  Bazzill red;  Hero Arts Christmas cardstock; Tonic Studio gold cardstock
dies: Tutti Designs Holiday Lamp Post and Tutti Designs Flying Angels
embellishment:  DecoArt  Snow Writer

Go forth and enjoy the remainder of your day.  Thanks for stopping by for a few moments.  Please come again.

Sending you a hug and love,
Lois

Friday, November 16, 2018

"Kaisercraft Lantern Scene"

It's Friday and the weekend is here.
Hello to everyone on this November 16, 2018. 
Some of you managed to survive the first wintery mix of the year.  The slipping and sliding is what some of you are accustomed to. Not this blog writer.  The older I get, the heavy rainfall is too much for me, nonetheless snow and sleet..  We had to venture out yesterday in the rain and the driving that people do when it is a downpour and when the roads are wet. makes your heart pump extra fast due to their inconsiderate ways. Thankfully we made it to our destination and back home without any problems...except for one, which had nothing to do with the weather.  DH picked up the wrong battery for his Jeep and had to take it back this morning.
I had cut out the dies from a Kaisercraft  Lantern Scene and put them in my die cut container.  Those are the ones I pulled out today to make a card to share with you.
Here is my share for today:
entry for http://www.wordartwednesday.blogspot.com
Enabler's List:
cardstock: Paper and More blue; Recollections black;  Graphic 45 Old Curiosity Shoppe; Hunkydory pattern cardstock
die Kaisercraft Lantern Scene

Have yourself an enjoyable weekend.  Start cooking for that Thanksgiving dinner next week.  Since it will be a short week for some, rest and relax and have some fun.

Thanks for viewing.  Please come again.

Sending you a hug and love,
Lois

Thursday, November 15, 2018

"In This Season Of Thanksgiving"

Hello friends, followers, visitors and viewers.
I hope all is well with you on this Thursday, November 15, 2018.  We are moving on up to the end of 2018 with only a month and two weeks to go.
Thanksgiving is next Thursday.  Yes, I knew you were aware of this holiday.  What is so sad is the fact that a lot of people wait until this day to say what they are thankful for.  What about you?  Do you wait until November (Thanksgiving Day) to make or to say a list of things that you are thankful for?
Okay, here is what I want you to do at this moment...set your timer for one minute...start naming everything you are thankful for.   How many items were on your list before the buzzer sounded? 
This little exercise helped you to not wait until next Thursday.  The point is that we should wake up with thankfulness on our hearts, minds and tongues every day. 

Here is my card share for today:
 Enabler's List:
cardstock: Neenah white; Recollections black; Tonic (Kit 15) rose gold, bronze, white satin, and pink
stamp: Simon Says (Thanks & Leaves)
embellishment: Prima flower
die: floral from Aliexpress


entry for http://www.wordartwednesday.blogspot.com
 Enabler's List:
cardstock: Neenah white; Recollections black and checkerboard; Bazzill red; Echo Park red & white striped; Tim Holtz Christmas
die: Sizzix Christmas Phrases and Sizzix Festive Greens
embellishment: Ranger ruby red stickles

sketched used for both cards
the top card was turned around and the bottom card followed this image


Thanks so much for viewing with me today.  I'm always thankful for your kindness, support and comments.  Keep coming back for more inspiration.

Sending you a hug and love,
Lois

Wednesday, November 14, 2018

"Scripture Card...Psalm 62:5"

Hello friends, followers, visitors and friends.
It has been a while since I last shared a bible journaling scripture card with you.  I put this up front because I know there are a lot of people who do not want to know anything about the bible and they will skip over anything related to it.  So, I've given you fair warning.  I'm a Christian and I love my Creator.
For the one who wants to continue reading...where do you find your rest and hope?
People who are physically tired will say that they find rest in the bed or on the couch sleeping.   They  also find rest taking a day off from their job or any activity that will be mentally or physically challenging. 
People who are sick from a deadly disease or will be having major surgery  may say that their hope is in the medical staff who will be taking care of them. 
In both examples, in the natural fleshly level, these would be and are true.  We need to get physical rest for these tired bodies as well as put some hope in the doctors who are skilled to perform exceptionally well on us  when we are ill.
However, if the statement was changed to include your soul which is the spiritual level, where would you find rest and hope?

Here is the card I made centered around the title of this blog today:

entry for http://www.wordartwednesday.blogspot.com
Enabler's List:
cardstock: Neenah white;  Recollections olive green;  Prima Santorini;  g.c.d. studios Antiquities
die: AliExpress
embellishments: Studio g self-adhesive white pearls;  Recollections flowers

I pray that your soul find rest in God and your hope comes from Him.
Have a glorious day no matter if it is raining, snowing, humid or just cold. 
Thanks for viewing.

Sending you a hug and love,
Lois

Tuesday, November 13, 2018

"Reminisce"

Good Tuesday to all.
What past events can you remember that made you feel a certain way?
In your remembrance, is it a good one or a bad one?  Do we tend to keep the good and forget about the bad?    I'm very sure that all of us would love to reminisce about the "good times and the good days" and keep all of the bad things away from our memory.  Don't you agree?

Here is a card I made with that one word (Reminisce) as the sentiment.  Take a look and see if it triggers a memory.  Take a little time to reminisce today (I'm quite sure we do this daily anyway).

entry for http://www.wordartwednesday.blogspot.com
Enabler's List:
cardstock: Neenah white;  Paper and More pink;  Recollections glitter paper;  Prima Santorini;  Tonic Studio rose gold
dies:  Tattered Lace (walking scottie)  Tonic Studio Kit 15 (Pretty Things...sentiment and corner dies);  Spellbinders (Grand Cabinet Elegant 3D)
embellishment: lace ribbon;  Craft Medley sequins

Have a great day everyone.   Thanks for stopping by this blog today.  Please come again.

Sending you a hug and love,
Lois


Friday, November 9, 2018

"Mini Folio"

Happy Friday everyone. 
Yes, we made it to the beginning of a weekend break.  Although, we are having a very rainy day, it is still beautiful.  The wind is blowing and there is a shower of leaves.  They have finally changed colors...red, yellow, a little burnt orange and those green leaves that still want to hang on a little longer.
While I was deep into making craft fair projects for my daughter, I was working on some mini albums or folios.  I didn't finish as many as I had promised so I scratched sending them to her.  Instead, my grandchild is having two major functions that she is involved in going on for Thanksgiving and one before Christmas.  She is in a dance class event as well as a gymnastic event.  I thought I would give her these two folios to put pictures in.
Caution!  This post is very heavy on the photos:
The first folio:
I used papers from Prima; My Mind's Eye; Recollections; and Tim Holtz.
Graphic 45 tags;   Prima and Recollections flowers;  ribbon from Walmart;  Martha Stewart faux pearls;  Spellbinders ballerina die;  stickers from My Big Idea sticker sheet.









The second folio:
Paper from Stamperia Wonderland; Prima flowers; Walmart ribbon; Martha Stewart faux pearls







  Thanks for viewing with me today.
Please come again.  Your support and comments are always welcome.
Sending you a hug and love,
Lois

Thursday, November 8, 2018

"Two Card Share"

Hello everyone on this Thursday, November 8, 2018.
So far it has been a very good week.  I"m getting a lot accomplished.  Nevertheless, the weekend is approaching and we shall see what can be done for enjoyment. 
We started the day off with the news of another mass shooting.  When will it stop?  What solutions can we write to our political constituents?  Who will listen and do something about gun control?
Pray with me for the families affected by this heinous act.

Today is a two card share day.  One looks a little masculine but it is in line with the song: "Twelve Days Of Christmas".  The other one is more feminine and frilly.
Here, take a look:
entry for http://www.wordartwednesday.blogspot.com
Enabler's List for this birthday card:
cardstock: Neenah white;  Recollections pink;  DP from Prima (Santa Baby)
die: Nellie Snellen
embellishments: hearts from Pinkfresh; lace and flower from AliExpress; Prima faux pearl swirl

SC722
entry for http://www.splitcoaststampers.com
Enabler's List:
cardstock: Neenah white;  Recollections brown;  DP from Tim Holtz Paper Stash "Etcetera"
sentiment was computer/word process program generated
embellishments: wooden birds from Michaels and chipboard tree from Southern Ridge Trading Co

Thank you so much for viewing and reading this blog.  Your comments are fantastic and supportive.

Sending you a hug and love,
Lois

Wednesday, November 7, 2018

"Merry Christmas...Christmas Card"

Hello friends, followers, visitors and viewers.
Halloween is over.  Election Day is over.  Today is November 7, 2018 and there are fifteen more days before Thanksgiving and forty-eight more days before Christmas.  We can't forget Veterans Day or Hanukkah but yet this lady is doing Christmas cards.    If I plan on giving some away for others to use then I need to get as many made as I can. 
I'm not apologizing if you came to see something else...it probably will happen because if you know me I just can't do the same thing day after day...it becomes boring.
Stay with me for today with another Christmas card:
entry for http://www.wordartwednesday.blogspot.com
Enabler's List:
cardstock: Neenah white;  Recollections black and tan;  DP from Authentique, TH paper stash Christmas
dies: Sizzix dotted rectangles, Graphic 45 (floral from large tag die) and lantern from AliExpress
embellishments: Recollections flowers; Martha Stewart doily and sentiment from a sticker; faux Martha Stewart pearl

Thanks for visiting and thanks for your beautiful support and comments. 

Sending you a hug and love,
Lois


Tuesday, November 6, 2018

"Joy To The World"

Good Tuesday, November 6, 2018 to everyone.
Have you voted today or did you do the early voting?  I hope you did.  It is the first time that I can remember in my lifetime that the midterm voting was so important.  In our home, my husband and I discussed this issue.  Voting is very important but the emphasis has been more hyped this voting time due to the tension and dislike on both sides of the political parties.   Our country is in a disarray and our democracy is being laughed at by other nations.  It is an atrocity!  We don't have anything to complain or make a statement about if we don't get out and vote on this day.
We did and I have my sticker to prove it.
I made another Christmas card today.  I have decided to make cards to not only send but to give to people at my church  so they can send them out to their love ones or other people that they know.  Spreading the joy around, one card at a time.  With so much crafting supplies and now that I have time to devote to card making (the craft fair items are finished and package to go postal), this is what I've decided to do.
Take a look at the card I made for today:
entry for http://www.wordartwednesday.blogspot.com
Enabler's List:
cardstock: Neenah white;  Recollections grey; DP from g.c.d. studio (Antiquities)
die: Sizzix..TH tiny houses; Cottagecutz Ornament, Nativity; Prima Dies Moroccan Foliage; BoBunny Lattice Frame Die
stamp: Art C
embellishments: Prima flowers; Bead Landing jewels.

My voting sticker
Go and get one for yourself


Thanks for stopping by today.  If you have not voted...proceed immediately to the voting area in your community to cast your vote.  It does matter and it does count. 
Have a nice day wherever you are.  We are getting a storm as predicted for our area.  Pray with me that the tornadoes being predicted will not happen.  If it does, pray that no lives are lost or no severe damage is done to homes and businesses.

Please come again. 

Sending you a hug and love,
Lois.

Friday, November 2, 2018

"FAITH Full FRIDAY With Altered Binder Clips"

Happy Friday all my beautiful people.  It is the end of the work week and the beginning of a very eventful weekend.  So many things are on my list for this weekend but I intend to pace them out so that I will not become so overwhelmed.
There will be a time change this weekend.  We set our clocks back one hour or what most people are calling "fall backwards".  Most people are also thinking that they will get an extra hour of sleep...that hour they lost when we "sprang forward" and lost an hour.  Believe me, your body will still get up at the same time as usual, whether it is 6:00 a.m. as it was today or 5:00 a.m. as it will be Sunday morning.
As I hinted around on yesterday, I used some 2 inch binder clips to make my project for today (they look like purses).  These will be added to my daughter's bag for when she goes to a craft fair in her area (she doesn't craft, so I'm helping her out).
We are Christians and so I decided to do this project with scriptures for those who are like minded.  Some people will keep mementos on their working desk or on their file cabinets in the office for motivational support and reminders.
*Caution...heavy photos:
first set of Faithful altered binder clips
I'm going to enter these over at 


second set of Faithful altered binder clips

#1

#2

#3

#4

#5

#6
Enabler's List:
cardstock used: Tonic Studio mirror cardstock;  paper from my stash (bought at JoAnns years ago) that had patterns in it;  Hunkydory Christmas cardstock
die: Recollections (faith)
embellishments: I used air dry clay and  molds to make the cherubs;  combination of Recollections flowers;  different ribbons and lace; faux Martha Stewart pearls;
scripture was downloaded from Faith based websites (download for free); cross sticker

Any project that I do in which I can incorporate scripture makes me happy.  These really made me feel good inside.  I like them all but I'm partial to #1 and  #4.  Which one  would be your favorite?

Thanks for viewing and I hope the remainder of your day and weekend will be a happy one.
Please come again.

Sending you a hug and love,
Lois

Thursday, November 1, 2018

"Three Gifts"

Hello, hello, hello.
Welcome all of you beautiful people to this blog and also to the first day of November. 
WOW!  This year so far has been quick and fast. We only have one more month before we start a brand new year.  Before we jump into 2019, let's finish this year out.  There are more crafting adventures as well as other adventures we can participate in before the year closes out.  Places to go and people to meet to record in our journals.
I'm working on another craft fair project to share with you before sending it off to my daughter.  I haven't put the finishing touches on the project in order to share it with you today.  If I can get it done today, then come back tomorrow to see what it is.  Here's a hint...it has something to do with binder clips.  Come back tomorrow to find out.  Or, can you guess what it is?
In the meantime, I did a Christmas card today for a challenge.  It could have been any type of card but since I had Christmas things (paper, embellishment, etc.) on my desk...I made that particular kind of card.
Here is your view:
entry for http://www.wordartwednesday.blogspot.com
entry for http://www.splitcoaststamper.com
 Enabler's List:
cardstock:  Neenah white;  Martha Stewart red;  Echo Park Cozy Plaid DP
die: Sizzix Festive Greens (bow)
embellishments: handmade boxes for a 3D effect.
followed the sketch SC721 provided by Splitcoaststamper.com

sketch used
 Go forth and be awesome today or this evening...just do something good before you go to bed tonight.  Make someone else smile.

Thanks for viewing with me today.  You are always welcome to leave a comment.

Sending you a hug and love,
Lois