still here

Hi everyone!  I'm still here..........started work today on the new card series for 2016.  Information will be posted next week, if not earlier.

Have you heard about the "word for the year" plan?  Pick a word you want to focus on for the year.
It doesn't have to be monumental but something that will give you direction.  Well, I have been thinking about mine for the week.  I want it to be "DO" but I'm afraid it won't happen.  Isn't that funny?  I mean my word is suppose to give me a direction -  a focus -  and I'm already afraid of failure.........

Think of your word and don't be afraid.......

and now off my soapbox.  Our daughter was here for Christmas.  She wanted some unique to Tucson gifts for friends.  After shopping (and not finding too much that was affordable -  the turquoise is beautiful..)  I think we hit on something perfect.  Pictures soon.......

margie

Merry Christmas to All

thank you so much for visiting today and everyday.  See you after Christmas with new cards, ideas and fun!

margie

around the house

here are a few things from around our house........

what to do when your state doesn't have bottle/can returns

I used my Big Shot and a flower die, set eyelets, and used some fishing line to hang these on our fence.
When there is a breeze, they create a soft tinkling sound.
They will be staying up!

a few pieces of Christmases past

Dixboro General Store purchases

and a gift from the past

My final hand made gift will be a Make Along early next year.  Watch for it after Jan. 1.

Some pictures to grab your attention...........

 

I made this for a gift but I think I want one, too.  It was made using things I had.  It's a great feeling to use up pads of paper that have been patiently waiting for their turn.

We can make it together!

margie

paper information

Check out YourScrapbookSupply.com

they just received GR45 Children's Hour papers and the prices are very good.  This company is an online company that has warehouse sales a few times a year.  And, my Michigan friends, you'll be happy to know they are located in Ann Arbor.  You might want to join their mailing list.

I have ordered from them several times -  again great prices (don't forget to add the coupon promotion at the bottom of the newsletter- another 20% off), fast shipping, and very good customer service.
(would this count as shopping locally even if it is online?)

margie

great tags and free!

Free Holiday tags!
Go to the blog Just Something I Made and check them out.
I printed (and used) #7.  I swear some of these are my family!  Print them out on copy paper and glue them to cardstock-I used red and then cut them out with "photo edge" decorative scissors.

They would be very cute in a December Journal, too.

Enjoy!
margie

projects finished or almost finished.....

Christmas cards -  mailed

fun pair:  blog - thefeatherednest

can't forget the pets also from sewforhome (finished and mailed)

lost mittens also from thefeatherednest (not finished yet)

javelina gingerbread cookies!

the family's Christmas gift!

Can't show everything yet, but I will next week, after the packages arrive at their destination.  Today we decorate the house.

I have one or two more things to finish and then I start the next card series.  

Hope your day is a good one.  

margie

progress

rule #1 when making a "shirt apron":  always make sure you wash the shirt before beginning.  Don't assume the shirt is clean! 

rule #1  when using your iron on your kitchen counter:  always make sure to wash the counter top first.  Don't assume it is clean!

My apron turned out pretty darn cute!  It even has a ruffle on the bottom.  I may need to add a pocket.  I will know more after the shirt dries  (see rules above).

pictures coming!!

margie

productive day here!

inside card messages finished......
envelopes addresses  (there are over 20 letters in our new street!).......
outsides of cards glittered (and dried)..........
six mitten ornaments cut and stitched (tomorrow comes the embellishing).......
one snowman cut, sewed, stuffed and dressed..........
two pet snowmen cut, dressed and sewn up (stuffing comes tomorrow).........
one "courage/encourage" book for a dear friend started...........

it never got above 45 degrees.......the sun never came out........we need a day like this every once in a while, I guess!

Has anyone ever made an apron from a man's shirt?  That's on the agenda for tonight.........
margie

Get your supplies!!

It's here.  Time to get ready for the card tutorials happening next year.

supplies (so far!)

one 12 x 12 Graphic 45 Children's Hour Collection (not the calendar series)

one 6 x 6 Graphic 45 Children's Hour patterns and solids (something new and delightful for me!)

A2 white cards

And, because we will be using the 12 x 12 papers, you can also purchase individual sheets to make more if you want! The 6 x 6 pad has several sheets to use, so you are covered there, too.

I'm excited!!  Hope you will join me.  More information soon!

margie

greetings!

I'm still working on Christmas cards!  They should be finished this weekend so they can go in the mail next week.  They better in order to arrive at their destinations before the holiday!

I should also be getting the new GR45 papers for next year's card series.  As soon as I do, I will let you know what I will be using.  It will be similar to last year although I may throw in a few more things.  I am anxious to get started again!

I have a picture of our new Christmas tree

and a winter sunset from Tucson

back soon!

margie

go green

I have tried not to be too "MSU ish "  but after tonight I can't stop......
GO GREEN     GO WHITE!!!!!!!

back soon with more!
margie

what's been happening lately

not too much.  I have been playing with ideas for Christmas cards.  So far I have 6 just about complete and about 15 started.  I did send one out today.

 

A Card in a box!!  These are so much fun to make!  Stamps, dies, punches and some favorite papers I have been hoarding for years.  Time to put them to good use.

Several multi-dimensional cards that are very mail-able!  I used Prima's Victorian Christmas.

And a few more using techniques that have intrigued me for some time.  And, of course, a few of my favorite sizzix dies!

I leave you with pictures of some Thanksgiving "guests"!  Javelinas out and about on Thanksgiving evening.

They can be a little intimidating, especially in the dark.

margie