Moving on.....Thanksgiving

Easy yet elegant.......

punch three ovals from white cardstock and emboss using three different folders

distress the edges and raised areas

glue together to form a pumpkin

cut a stem and emboss

attach to pumpkin

add a bow (loving the teal this season)

attach to card

stamp message inside!

Make more!

finished it

a great book to read - in the middle of the day - don't let the thickness deter you.
check it out at the library......Obsession by Nora Roberts.


and what's on my work table today before I started the end of the book and right after I finished...

lots of ideas in my head with all of this.

heard of Sonoran Hot dogs?  They are a speciality here in Tucson.  We found a new food truck very close to the house that makes footlongs in red buns!  byw there are probably 100+ sonoran hot dog food trucks here.  We drive by at least 5 most days.  They just pull into any empty spot, put up a tent, some tables and a few folding chairs and start their grills.

We weren't too sure of the red buns so just ordered a 6" Dog.  Let's just say we will be going back for more!

what is a Sonoran Hot dog?

hot dog, wrapped in bacon and grilled

added to grilled bun - not a regular hot bun but a sonoran hot dog bun -tender, sweet, yummy, from the bakery.....sometimes called a borillo, I think.

topped with pinto beans, chopped and grilled onions, tomatoes, mustard, hurachi sauce and mayo.

I know, sounds pretty strange but amazing!!

I'm not a fan of hot dogs so I sometimes order without the dog.  Still can't eat the pepper they all include though -too  HOT!!!

obsessed...

Obsessed with the book  Obsession by Nora Roberts....can't stop reading it or going back to it ....for just another page or two or 50!

back soon with some art!

got washi tape?

a little inspiration and a 10 minute card!

Watch for more soon......

halloween/thanksgiving project

are you having a Halloween celebration this year?  Giving treats to friends?  "Booing" anyone?
How about Thanksgiving.....having dinner?
Need some favors?
Having any younger ones (or older) that may want to make something while waiting for dinner?

Easy project that you probably have everything you need.....

6 orange ovals measuring about 3 x 3 1/2
one orange strip measuring 3 1/2  x 7  scoring @ 2 1/2 and 5, turn and score @ 1/2 on both edges
fold, burnish and miter intersections
hand cut a stem and punch some leaves and maybe a flower or two
cut some skinny curling strips
glue ovals to create two pumpkins the same size ( I made one then used it as my template)
shape the strip into a U ish shape and glue to one oval. then the other
add stem, leaves, curlyques and flowers.
fill with delights!

don't worry if one or two ovals are missing a little - they can go in the back

remember to glue the overlapping corners

I would cut my strips a little skinnier next time

how cute it this?!

wouldn't be difficult to change the dimensions either to use what you have.

getting ready..

making class kits
getting things ready for pop up market
enjoying a few days of Fall weather (58 degrees when I got up this morning!!!)
Heading out later to the Meet Yourself Tucson food fest - hoping to get some good Polish or Greek food for lunch.

back soon with some project pics.
see you soon?
margie

on a roll.....

might as well make 4 especially when everything is out!

these are very easy to make!  give 'em a try!  and they are mail-able in a 4 x 6 envelope.

world card making day

One down (well, almost)

2 more to go!

what are you making today?

Classes

They are posted on the store website!!
looks like sign ups are open!

Crate full of Fun
while samples are holiday inspired, the projects are great for any time of year!

Beautiful Blues
at least 4 all occasion cards with some new/remembered techniques.

hope to see you there!

its official!

Save the Date!!!
Friday, November 29 from 10:30 - 3:30.
What better way to turn Black Friday into Fun Friday with wonderful classmates and friends.
More to follow!