Christmas Card Workshop in Granbury

We had a great time at Mom's house making Christmas cards. I love all the creativity going around -- check out all the different styles of cards we all made.

Cute as a bug (or gingerbread man) !

Oh my goodness -- just look at these -- I think they're absolutely adorable. Got the patterns from Dawn's Stamping Thoughts (thanks Dawn) and tweaked the gingerbread one a little bit myself. All nestled inside the gingerbread packet is a package of hot cocoa. Inside the smaller snowflake packet are two hot-tea bags! Aren't they cute -- I just can't get over myself!!! I'll be showing these off at Curiosities here in Ballinger this weekend and showing all the gals who come to the card workshop during the next week how I made them. Love, love, love 'em!

I'm Still Here

Haven't blogged in a while, but have been doing / seeing some really wonderful things. Love, love, love, the change in the weather! Fall is my favorite season. Joe, Mom, Tripp, and I had a great time in San Marcos last month at Katie's sororiety Family Day -- Tripp's first visit to Aunt Katie's place. I've been picking pecans like crazy from our yard - front and back -- almost an obsession! Finally into Breaking Dawn, the fourth installment of the Twilight saga -- lovin' me some vampires! Looking forward to Thanksgiving with mom in Granbury, and a couple of Christmas Card Workshops. Christmas is just around the corner and it always sneaks up on me! Life is good!

Holiday Mini Catalog

The Holiday Mini Catalog is full of awesome holiday projects perfect for gift giving and home decorating. Just click on the Holiday Mini box to the right and check it out!

Stamping on Ceramic Tiles

I actually was able to stamp on ceramic tiles, and was pleased with the results! The tiles measure 4 x 4 (the perfect size for coasters). I used Staz-On ink to stamp the image (be aware the surface of the tile may be slick so apply the stamp carefully) and then used markers on the flowers and used a sponge to apply a light blue color to the edges of the tile. On the leaf tile, I applied chalk with a blender pen to the leaves. I haven't done the last step yet -- which is probably the most important -- use a clear sealer (polyurethane) -- hold 6-8 inches above the tile and spray a light coat -- let dry completely and then apply 2-3 more coats letting the tiles dry between each layer. This will ensure that the tile is waterproof and smudge proof. I think I would like to make some sets (4) of these for our church festival which is coming up next month. Maybe even get some bigger (8 x 8) and make trivets or home decorations. I still have more time to practice!!!

Message from the Time Bandit!

I'm thrilled -- I sent a message to Johnathan Hillstrand, Time Bandit captain along with his brother Andy (from the Deadliest Catch), saying how much Joe and I enjoyed Alaska and being in Homer-- he actually sent me a message back - "thanks sweetie"!! -- a personal note from a celebrity -- whoo hoo!27 seconds

Phi Lamb Time!!

A quick blog from Chick 2....so school has started and that means it's time again for Phi Lamb (my Christian sorority). I spent a few days with my "Big Sis" Tammy making some crafts for our upcoming RUSH (recruiting new Lambies). I've really enjoyed the time I have gotten to spend with her. Here are a few of the crafts we made to give away. The candle was made by stamping on tissue paper ( I tye-dyed the tissue paper) and then melting it into the candle! I found the backpack designs somewhere and I don't remember where. Those were a little challenging to create, but by the time I made the third one I was getting the hang of it. (The first one ended up in the trash.) Anyway, school is keeping me very busy this semester, but it's one semester closer to graduating!! I must be going now, but hopefully in the near future I will have some more crafts to post!! Until then..God bless!!!