"Just A Lil' Bit Country"

Wednesday, March 15, 2017

Hello visitors, viewers, friends and followers.
We didn't get the snow like my family in the northern part of the country did. We did get some sleet, rain and cold wind.  "Baby it is coooooold outside".  Here comes the heavy duty coat, scarf and boots to deal with this winter weather. 
Yesterday, my northern friends were posting how they were enjoying the snow and crafting all day.  I'm glad "you dropped everything except your crafting supplies and just had an enjoyable day".

Due to the very cold temperatures today, my inspiration for making my card came from a gift I received for Christmas.

Here, take a look:

"Whatever you do, do it well"

 I'm going to enter this card at http://www.wordartwednesday.blogspot.com

Had to wear these because of the cold weather and this is where my inspiration came from.    I'm just a little bit county.  What about you?  (This was a Christmas gift from my oldest daughter).

Items to help make this card:

dylusions "Couture Collections"
jolee's Boutique cowboy hats
Paper House 3D Country
Cosmo Cricket Tiny Text "Cowgirl"

Brave the cold and go a little country today.  If you don't have the boots, just make sure your feet are well covered in something heavy duty for the wind and or snow.

Thanks for visiting.  Come again!

Sending you a hug and LOVE, 

Lois

"TAG-ALONG With Me...day #4"

Thursday, February 16, 2017

Hello friends, followers, visitors and viewers.
Have you had your "almonds" today?  According to a show that I was watching on TV earlier this morning, it was announced that today was National Almond Day.  My favorite snack that I can have all to myself...DH and children don't care to eat them.  I would rather buy a bag of almonds than a bag of peanuts...almonds offer a delicious flavor along with many health benefits. Almonds are one of the most heart-healthy foods on the market, packed with vitamin E, magnesium and fiber...and I need all of this (lol).

Okay, let's get to the tag for today.  I'm going to admit something that you can't share with anyone else.  Are you ready?   I have had a great time working on tags all this week.  I've even finished the one that I will share with you for tomorrow.   I think I'll do more  and keep them in a file for future use (only when I have the time).

Here is my day #4 tag:

                            

Supplies used;
Neenah white cardstock
Recollections black cardstock
Bazzill red cardstock
Carta Bella "Christmas Plaid" cardstock
water color inks

Ranger craft tags

Sizzix Big Shot machine

Spellbinders in'spire umbrella trio die

Create and Craft ribbon

Dylusions mini Couture Collection stamp

Gloss Ebony Black NUVO crystal drops

Sentiment that I saw on Pintrest, typed out on my computer and printed out.

Thanks for hanging out with me for the last three days.   I have only one more day this week to show you a tag I made.  Come back because I don't want you to miss it.

Sending you a hug and LOVE,

Lois

"Mother's Day Using Dylusions' Couture Collection Clear Stamps"

Happy Monday  friends, followers, visitors and viewers.  

Most people call this day "Easter Monday".  Do you?

What a beautiful weekend it was for us.  Yesterday, our Resurrection Sunday, was awesome!

How did you do or what did you do?    Are you still eating on your  chocolate bunny and jelly beans?  Do you plan to attend an egg hunt today?   In our area, this will be number two for the children in the neighborhood.  They had one Friday and will have another one today.  Hyper! Hyper! Hyper!

Well, as a crafter, as soon as one holiday is over you get ready for the next.  I used Dylusions Clear Stamps in the Couture Collection to get ready for Mother's Day.    I played around with paper piecing on one of the cards and the other I just stamped from one piece of paper.  Both cards has the stamped image on top of a piece of Ranger Watercolor paper.  I used water colors in two colors to make the background for each.

Oh! I love you so

Enabler's List;

• cardstock: burgundy Recollection; DCWV designer floral paper and Ranger watercolor paper
• Specialty Paper: mulberry 
• light brown and dark brown water colors
• stamp: Dylusions Clear Stamps - couture collection and Hampton Art Vintologie 
• ink: black Hampton Art pigment
• three faux Recollection gems
• Michael"s feather

Happy Mother's Day

Enabler's List

• cardstock: Neenah white; pink and black Recollection and Ranger watercolor paper
• watercolors: pink, yellow and mint green
• stamp:Julie Nutting "Mama's Day" cling stamps
• Michael's feather 
• red and green Sharpie for flowers
• piece of Designer Paper from my stash for the image

Thanks for taking a little time to view my cards today.  Come back again.

Sending you a hug and LOVE,

Lois