My life at 40...

And...she stamps...

I know it's past Easter but I wanted to take a minute & share the card I made...

I didn't get a chance to send it out to anyone. Perhaps next year? You know how I roll. LOL 

Card deets: 

• Stamps: Spring has Sprung from Whipper Snapper Designs
• Paper: Card base from Memory Box & White for the bunny
• Inks: Tuxedo Black & Copic Markers
• Misc: Ribbon

I am slowly working on getting back into stamping. It is a slow process for me only becuase I have had so much going over the last 6 months. I am definitely feeling the need to be more creative though. 

So what have I been up to? Well...

I started a new position with my current employer. I don't want to go into too much detail but I will tell you this...it was a PROMOTION (yeah!) and I am working less OT with a LOT less stress! (Double YEAH!!)

With my new position came a new manager, one that I have previously worked with and absolutely adore! She is determined that not only will our dept be FUN but that we will give back to the community (I love this!). That being said, my entire team went out & participated in "Rebuilding Together." Our mission? To revamp a community garden & chicken coop near a Senior Housing project. My team was in charge of tearing down the old chicken coop, moving in the new one & then painting it red with white trim.

Now, please keep in mind, we were not the only people working on the chicken coop. It was very difficult for me/us to just "let things happen" & not instruct others on what to do, tell them where to move this or that or how to paint. Or say " Hey lazy, you feel like participating or do you want to just continue to sit there looking pretty?" LOL

Enough with the small talk, here are some photos of my/our day...

This is the new Chicken Coop (I wish I would have taken a pic of the run down shack/ghetto dive the two birds were living in prior to their pretty new home...

I was amazed at the detail the contractor put into building this coop. I had to take plenty of pics so that my Sis could see every angle. What do you think Pancho? Pretty cool, huh?? :) 

Cluck, cluck... I love my new home!! :) 

When we started there were only two chickens. By the time we left, they had added 10 more chickens to the coop. The Seniors were THRILLED and couldn't stop saying how excited they were. FRESH EGGS!!

Here is a photo of my silly team...

 From right to left: Cathy Jo, Toni, Deaun, Sue & ME. 

Edited to add: You can see more photos of this FUN & REWARDING day HERE

I can't even begin to tell you how much I enjoyed my day. The fact that we were giving back to the community & doing it together, as a team, really touched me. I can't wait for our next project/community service. Had I known what a high it was to do something like this, I would have started doing this a LONG time ago!! If you are on the fence about community service, jump off & get busy. It truly is a WONDERFUL feeling!! 

So that's it for now. I'll be back soon with another card & some more updates on what's being going on around here. Thanks so much for stopping by! I missed you!

Okay, really, this is the LAST Halloween card...

I promise. LOL

These stamps are just too cute though. I am sure you can understand why I would want to keep playing with them, right?

Isn't he the cutest? I mean, c'mon! And that saying? PERRRRRRRFECT!!!

Card deets:

• Stamps: Frankenstein is from Micheal's & the saying is from Whipper Snapper Designs
• Paper: Pumpkin Pie, Black, White & K & Company Halloween Paper
• Inks: Tuxedo Black & Copic Markers
• Misc: QK Dies & Mini Black Brads

Oh! Before I forget, make sure you stop by my post HERE and leave a comment for your chance to win 240 yards of black divine twine. Don't know what I am talking about? Well hello, where have you been? This is what I am talking about:

It...could...be...YOURS!! YEAH!!

So check out the deets HERE and leave me a quick note. Hurry, don't delay, the clock is ticking!! 

Alrighty then, see y'all tomorrow!

Wish you were here

In more ways than one. Don't get me wrong, I have thoroughly enjoyed my time with my hubby this past week during our stay-cation but that doesn't mean that I wouldn't have loved to visit with family & friends.

In fact, my brother turned 37 this past week. What the heck? Isn't he supposed to be my "baby" brother? Geez. I feel so old. LOL Anywho, I wish I would have been with him to celebrate. It would have been a good time. Who knows, maybe next year. 

Okay, okay, so where am I headed with this? Oh right, wishing you were here...

 

Anna Wight and her chickens. Gosh darn her. They drive me crazy, as in, crazy happy! I can't help but look at them & smile. So FUN!

Card deets:

• Stamps: Whipper Snapper Designs
• Paper: White, Kraft & Blue Core'dinations
• Inks: Black Versafine & Copic Markers
• Misc: QK wave die (totally cheap & totally worth it!), Oval punch, Cotton cording, White gel pen

Hope you enjoyed my card.

Thanks for stopping by!

Dropping You a Line

So I attacked my scraps the other day. Woot! Woot! I have had this image colored & waiting on my windowsill for the past 6 months, so I dusted it off and whipped up the following:

You have to love the images that Anna Wight creates for Whipper Snapper Designs. So cute!

Card deets:

• Stamps: Whipper Snapper Designs, saying from A-muse
• Paper: Garden Green, Kraft, Riding Hood Red & White
• Inks: Black Versafine & Copice Markers
• Misc: Ribbon & hardware

That's it for now. I should have another post up tomorrow.

Thanks for stopping by!

It's Sunday evening already...can you believe it?

My weekend flew by this weekend. I didn't even get a chance to stamp. What a complete bummer! I am hoping to finish up a card from last weekend tonight and then I have a couple of ideas for a St. Patrick's Day card. Keeping my fingers crossed that I will be able to get that done before I hit the sack.

Last weekend when I was enjoying my stamp time, I made this fun card...

 

CARD DEETS:

• Stamps: Whipper Snapper Designs, saying from A-muse
• Paper: Pacific Blue, Real Red & White
• Inks: Black Versafine & Copic Markers
• Misc: Ribbon & Circle Nesties

I love the images that Anna designs for Whipper Snapper Designs. They make me smile. And her chicken stamps? Well, they remind my of my sister, I think that's why I love them so much. Pancho & her crazy chickens and her dream of living on a farm. heehee

Alright, I am off like a prom dress. I have a couple of things to do before hitting the sack.

Thanks for stopping by!

Happy Bird-day!

I have been having so much fun stamping this past week. It is so refreshing to create something rather than just sit at my desk and make NOTHING.

Yesterday I pulled out one of my FAVORITE Whipper Snapper Designs stamps. I absolutely adore Anna's illustrations & stamps, don't you?

CARD DEETS:

• Stamps: Birthday Flight from Whipper Snapper Designs & saying from A-muse
• Paper: Basic Grey Lollipop Shoppe, White & Real Read
• Inks: Black Versafine & Copic Markers
• Misc: Sakura Glitter Pen, Silver Eyelet & Red Grosgrain

I have always loved this paper from Basic Grey. It is so bright & cheery. It makes every card smile.

So yesterday, I went to see Avatar with my honey. Goodness, that was a LOOOOOOOOONG movie. I have to tell you though, I enjoyed it. Do I think it deserves an Oscar? Ummmm...no. Don't get me wrong, it was a fantastic movie but there were so many other movies that really "moved" me this year. Just sayin... 

Anywho, I am off to get some more stamping in...I have one day left of vacation and I am going to enjoy it!

Thanks for stopping by!

Who knew?

Seriously. Who knew that I had other stamps??? LOL I Do, I DO!!!

See...

Not sure if you were aware of this but my friend, Anna, released three SUPER CUTE new sets yesterday. She continually amazing me with her talent. Oh to be Anna!! LOL

Did you see them yet? I did. I am gonna have to go shopping. Sigh...good thing I have been working all this OT lately! :)

Anywho, Hope you have a TERRIFIC Tuesday!!

Peace in the Pasture Peeps!!


card deets:
stamps: Sunflower & Girl from Whipper Snapper Designs, saying from a-muse
paper: Not Quite Navy, Pumpkin Pie & Cryogen White
inks: Sepia Versafine, Waterbrush & Re-Inkers
misc: Border Punch

Havin' a FUN challenge with Anna...

bo banna, fo, fe, fi, fo Anna...LOL

I absolutely LOVE doing challenges with Anna, today is no different! We are both using her Farmer and Adell stamp from Whipper Snapper Designs. We usually have card restrictions (ie: ribbon, shape of card, a certain embellishment, etc) but not this time! Anything goes, YAHOO!!! 

So here is my card...

I made this card ESPECIALLY for Anna. With all her chickens in lock down because of that darn raccoon I HAD to make this card. LOLOL And yes, I am STILL cracking myself over this!!! :)

Okay, so, make sure that you go check out Anna's card HERE. You are gonna LOVE IT!!!

Enjoy your Sunday!

card deets:

stamps: Farmer & Adell plus the little chicken from the Sweet Expressions set from Whipper Snapper Designs, Life is Good saying from a-muse

paper: White, Yellow, Brown

inks: Versafine Black Onyx & copic markers

misc: n/a

Slug Sunday, NFL Sunday or Stamping Sunday?

Slug Sunday is out for sure. Too much laundry to do and the need to stamp is taking over. NFL Sunday? Well, Cowboys aren't playing today so that is out but Howie Long on Fox NFL Sunday?
Ummm YAH! I am totally watching that! Hello Lover!!!!

So that leaves Sunday Stamping...I think it is DEFINITELY a GO! Yep, no doubt about that one. I have my iced mocha, a semi-clean stamp desk, a creative mind and an entire afternoon free except for the laundry.  I am not worried about that though, I am a professional multi-tasker. LOL

Okay, so how bout a little eye candy?

Oops, wrong eye candy, hang on a second...

Anna named this guy Hot Cocoa Snowman but he will always be Espresso Snowman to me. Hello Lover! Bout time you came home to Mama!! LOL Besides, only sissies drink Hot Cocoa, real snowmen drink COFFEE!!!

Alright, the dryer just BUZZZZZED, I need to get moving. Stamps are also calling my name...Karrie, Karrie, KARRIE!!! LOLOL

Have a FANTASTIC Sunday Peeps!

card deets:

stamps: Hot Cocoa Snowman from Whipper Snapper Designs, saying from a-muse

paper: Old Olive, Not Quite Navy, Kiwi Kiss & Cryogen White

inks: Versafine Black Onyx, waterbrush & re-inkers

misc: ribbon, button & linen thread

Let's get together!

I am available on...hmmm, let's see...my next opening is...

Yes, that is the story of my life...busy, busy, busy...forgetful, forgetful, forgetful!! LOL Okay, okay...here is my card using the new Good Times set from Whipper Snapper Designs:

What a cute tea cup! And you can easily make it into a coffee cup by omitting the tea bag. Coffee, coffee, coffee!! LOL I know some of you Peeps know what I am talking about! :)

How bout my red swirl? You like that? It is my swirl border from Sizzix. SOOOOOO COOL!!! I highlighted it with my Sakura Glitter pen although you can't see it very well. My picture taking is less than perfect today...sigh...hopefully it will be better tomorrow! :)

OH! Did you want to see the entire Good Times stamp set? Yes? Well check it out:

Isn't that a fun set??? Wait til you see my card tomorrow! :)

Alright, I am off like a prom dress, see you Peeps tomorrow!!!