tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-83835343176118307532024-02-07T00:01:32.752-05:00CCustomCreationsA place for all things paper. Sit back, relax and take your time browsing through cards, embellishments, tags and much more.Cindyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06381804011793023635noreply@blogger.comBlogger104125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8383534317611830753.post-67896115381452688572009-06-16T09:08:00.002-04:002009-06-16T09:19:02.384-04:00Family Love<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinPerPiEjo8mnZsa1IhCF_DxpZ0DAbIJIOdkO5UV1POZ2gPnNPxmadKWTP6SA6hHl73-vToEV0GlTvFoETn2Ut8R0GfyGKyo2-EUQeTIgfTVdVr4S9cQ5IOD3x5yhY-IYt3oV19hzAZiQ/s1600-h/IMG_2775.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5347911740701481922" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 114px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinPerPiEjo8mnZsa1IhCF_DxpZ0DAbIJIOdkO5UV1POZ2gPnNPxmadKWTP6SA6hHl73-vToEV0GlTvFoETn2Ut8R0GfyGKyo2-EUQeTIgfTVdVr4S9cQ5IOD3x5yhY-IYt3oV19hzAZiQ/s320/IMG_2775.JPG" border="0" /></a> So, I'm still on a creative kick... and using things I have. This accordion picture frame is something I made using my Accucut Machine and some Designer card stock from my stash ( which by the way isn't growing, but I don't seem to be putting a dent in....)<br /><br />I covered the Heavy weight chipboard die cuts with card stock, ink the edges, and then pulled out my flourish stamps form Autumn Leaves. I have had this set for a year or so and it is still my go to set for flourishes! After a little digging, I came up with 2 chipboard pieces from a set I bought at Micheal's a couple of years ago ( you know- one of those things you just have to have because you have a 40% off coupon?) I covered the chipboard with card stock, inked the edges, and stamped flourishes on them. I punched 2 scalloped ovals, and stamped family and love on them, inked the edges and adhered them. Then the "aha" light came on- I had just purchased a Martha Stewart butterfly punch- what a perfect embellishment for the frames. <br /><br />Hope you have a wonderful day!Cindyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06381804011793023635noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8383534317611830753.post-89011770945810865772009-06-05T11:25:00.002-04:002009-06-05T11:31:21.277-04:00Something to Crow about<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-zZ8PgSQ6UfPE1aPFn5u7LF1mgZHNVCKBqHphc5-6geGALaM0CSFpPOtIOGYDS9A6YlL1y0LfL3zVqNKq9vEgSi4jEPPJS51fZbtoTVOI2JK-UOqmiJPv1rV9cEZNnu9soODKz2wHaEg/s1600-h/IMG_2667.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5343865131991547970" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 257px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-zZ8PgSQ6UfPE1aPFn5u7LF1mgZHNVCKBqHphc5-6geGALaM0CSFpPOtIOGYDS9A6YlL1y0LfL3zVqNKq9vEgSi4jEPPJS51fZbtoTVOI2JK-UOqmiJPv1rV9cEZNnu9soODKz2wHaEg/s320/IMG_2667.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><div>I got on a country, shabby chic, vintage kick last week. Ever wonder why you are drawn to a stamp? Don't know why but I love roosters- and no, I don't have a single rooster in my house ( not that I wouldn't want a few- but DH would think that was tacky)</div><div> </div><div>I bid on this stamp at a crop event last month, and won! Only took me a month to use it - ya, I'm what you call a speedy Gonzales.</div><div> </div><div>Ok- now for the details, Kraft cardstock, Jenni Bowlin paper(love it), Chili cardstock, Cream cardstock, May Arts ribbon, Black ink, and last but not least, Stamp'n up retired stamp. </div><div> </div><div> </div>Cindyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06381804011793023635noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8383534317611830753.post-28505168739494687312009-05-28T08:51:00.003-04:002009-05-28T08:56:48.941-04:00School Days<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDGA58aVs2vU2p3NDxfyQIRs5SSxSCFBGZXNmaiQgEJih59riRmFmyZKi_tR-qOYWCraSBOF8-860J4g9O1yItQxaC8czBJO4w-gPR6QG3yPPdZJZbmvP9QBhN0El6J48DemSYEG9oSMY/s1600-h/IMG_2568.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5340856786803336402" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 191px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDGA58aVs2vU2p3NDxfyQIRs5SSxSCFBGZXNmaiQgEJih59riRmFmyZKi_tR-qOYWCraSBOF8-860J4g9O1yItQxaC8czBJO4w-gPR6QG3yPPdZJZbmvP9QBhN0El6J48DemSYEG9oSMY/s320/IMG_2568.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><div>I made this mini album a few weeks ago. I'm trying to use things that I just had to have! Come on- you all know you do it- gotta buy the newest gadget or paper.... I am the world worst at this. This project used a few of those "I just got to have it" things.</div><div> </div><div>The first gadget I used was my Grand Mark Accucut Machine to die cut the mini folders for my book base. They are suppose to fold in half, but.... I tried something new with the die- not bad if I say so my self! Next I used up some paper from the Grade School Paper pad by Die Cuts with a View. To finish off my project, I bound it with my Bind it All ( yes I just had to have it also). Hope you enjoy!</div>Cindyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06381804011793023635noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8383534317611830753.post-66246963383938812992009-05-21T09:23:00.003-04:002009-05-21T09:27:59.877-04:00Sweet!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKggImfbrOPherknEb8lXddoT7nlNWpt3MK0ZWwRPWiSrq2Vbom5JTXMne1jcz_TAn1eWiLOXrAtyzg7SPpgGlAkicpB-UZ6HAlPxNpDLIkaVbi_NeRPkJBt0c7rtfY-I7Nac9EggeaMM/s1600-h/IMG_2578.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5338267411275720866" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 263px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKggImfbrOPherknEb8lXddoT7nlNWpt3MK0ZWwRPWiSrq2Vbom5JTXMne1jcz_TAn1eWiLOXrAtyzg7SPpgGlAkicpB-UZ6HAlPxNpDLIkaVbi_NeRPkJBt0c7rtfY-I7Nac9EggeaMM/s320/IMG_2578.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><div>Gotta love a bargain! I was out and about last week and stopped in Micheal's on a whim.... everybody knows you have to check out their dollar stamps- and low and behold I found a few that I liked.</div><div> </div><div>I inked the cupcake top with tangerine ink and then rolled my chestnut roan ink pad along the top of the icing and the rest of the stamp- kind of gave it a out- line effect. I finished it up by coloring the liner and cherry with my copics.</div><div> </div><div>The saying is from a clear set by Hero Arts. It fits the image quite nice if I might say so myself.</div>Cindyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06381804011793023635noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8383534317611830753.post-18848105615030102732009-04-30T08:30:00.003-04:002009-04-30T08:49:05.915-04:00Beach CruiserWhen I lived in Japan my husband purchase me a bright red cruiser bike- complete with the fat tires and wire basket. Loved that bike, no gears to mess up, a little bell to let people know you where coming, just the basics. We got rid of it this year- one too many global and cross country moves. This stamp reminded me of my favorite bike, so I just had to have it. <br /><br />In honor of my cruisers memory, I made my card sweet and simple also. I stamped the image once in Chestnut Roan. Colored the top bike with blue and then over stamped the first image. Inked the edges, double matted and attached a simple twill ribbon and button. Hope it brings back memories of a simpler time. Have a great day.<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKbE3v81482zU8T_i2gUIc4HmaUCiPZCq_jToKyJlxq7KuAUHs5Fy5V7vecY5rWMIrHueUgMZySNXpQadVkUT9WZYrF-YYjGumMw5MMTdmQp4x0r26XSAAT_JiCMhyphenhyphen_Zqy7XP48XiHvMs/s1600-h/IMG_2420.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5330461097928380754" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 263px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKbE3v81482zU8T_i2gUIc4HmaUCiPZCq_jToKyJlxq7KuAUHs5Fy5V7vecY5rWMIrHueUgMZySNXpQadVkUT9WZYrF-YYjGumMw5MMTdmQp4x0r26XSAAT_JiCMhyphenhyphen_Zqy7XP48XiHvMs/s320/IMG_2420.JPG" border="0" /></a>Cindyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06381804011793023635noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8383534317611830753.post-7041581398473828412009-04-20T09:05:00.003-04:002009-04-20T09:15:21.123-04:00Dreaming of a Tropical Paradise<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiU0oWiBT9NP9ey87AY4zjEur5W4LB0VHu3y020CM1Ok1cmN0Uo6bHH-eqAU4djMjfc8uVkG-11WY0ZHYZJtZ5cpLY2tAJ6MCv5EkqgSG0cXW9jQln8NvO1joq_G77qoWOiRj2xqUfyIsc/s1600-h/IMG_2428.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5326759207027148082" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 294px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiU0oWiBT9NP9ey87AY4zjEur5W4LB0VHu3y020CM1Ok1cmN0Uo6bHH-eqAU4djMjfc8uVkG-11WY0ZHYZJtZ5cpLY2tAJ6MCv5EkqgSG0cXW9jQln8NvO1joq_G77qoWOiRj2xqUfyIsc/s320/IMG_2428.JPG" border="0" /></a> The weather here in Maryland has turned cooler with rain, so I am dreaming of a beach in the Caribbean!<br /><br />I have always loved warm sunny places and fantasize about living on a small tropical island where life slows down, you can comb the beach and find wonderful shells and sea glass treasures, and where sipping fruity drinks with an umbrella is the norm, not the exception. Since that is not the reality at this time in my life, I decided to make a card to whisk me away....<br /><br />I hope it transfers you to a warm and tropical place also.Cindyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06381804011793023635noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8383534317611830753.post-33094564049024170512009-04-15T09:33:00.003-04:002009-04-15T09:47:00.766-04:00Special Visitors<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9hNpRqXEv_MH6krjB6q5iXnwuaWhlNVelzu3CpS3TP3t8UPe2tQ9OwOaunONtvMxUi9wt-IQB3SlTgwhiyBk1vLd9k_YybB543Eo0Fh8UUSd_id3c0nplGl_TrUgnp_x6SXMOKG_s7Po/s1600-h/IMG_2487.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5324910743421851170" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9hNpRqXEv_MH6krjB6q5iXnwuaWhlNVelzu3CpS3TP3t8UPe2tQ9OwOaunONtvMxUi9wt-IQB3SlTgwhiyBk1vLd9k_YybB543Eo0Fh8UUSd_id3c0nplGl_TrUgnp_x6SXMOKG_s7Po/s320/IMG_2487.JPG" border="0" /></a> I was able to put my space back together for The Spring Card Class yesterday. Good thing because I had a few special visitors, Shirlee and Bob Hagen, from my old stomping grounds in Oak Harbor, Washington stop in to take the class. Those of you that have following my blog- (I know, there is not many of you) might remember me mentioning Shirlee using the saying " pink and green makes me scream".<br /><br />Shirlee and Bob fit right in with my new friends out here in Maryland, Tammy and Sue. I don't know what it is about stampers, but we all just kinda have an instant bond, like old friends who can just pick up where they left off. I think everybody had a good time.... we showed Shirlee some new things we had found, and Shirlee told us about some new things she had found... Oh- and by the way, those new things are now on order!<br /><br />Shirlee, Tammy and Sue left my house with a box of goodies that I was de-stashing (sorry Bob and the other husbands) and I know that my old toys are in good hands and will be used.Cindyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06381804011793023635noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8383534317611830753.post-4455061835969140002009-04-13T09:02:00.002-04:002009-04-13T09:06:34.162-04:00Quick PostHappy Monday! Just wanted to do a quick post and let everyone know I'm still alive. My DH decided to re-organize our basement this weekend, good idea- never the right time....<br /><br />My craft room has moved, the computer room has moved, the TV space has moved.... you get the idea. I am planning on taking pics as soon as I can find the camera, and everything is in its place. Hopefully by the time I host my class tomorrow!<br /><br />Guess you know what I'm off to do today- organize and then get ready for class.<br />Later Gator!Cindyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06381804011793023635noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8383534317611830753.post-47206717974189693992009-04-09T17:24:00.002-04:002009-04-09T17:31:23.649-04:00Simply Precious<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDsstgg6a9TVM1bvmzMmSD54xpemvHqeullh37gxTqmmtigidoLnEkdcwiwwWh2xwiDQQ4uz325vc6c2beCgFSTMjFvIok58oq_1vzXgDW8fg4zs5cxKucxSy9obilKAif8BjqHjtm0cE/s1600-h/IMG_2448.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5322805917250776466" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDsstgg6a9TVM1bvmzMmSD54xpemvHqeullh37gxTqmmtigidoLnEkdcwiwwWh2xwiDQQ4uz325vc6c2beCgFSTMjFvIok58oq_1vzXgDW8fg4zs5cxKucxSy9obilKAif8BjqHjtm0cE/s320/IMG_2448.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><div>Introducing Hunter James Singletary. Isn't he precious? We went to meet him the beginning of this week down in North Carolina. He is 2 months old and a wonderful baby. Lots of cheeks, and fat rolls to love!</div><div> </div><div>I spent 3 whole days soaking up his gentle breathing, beautiful lips, and funny faces. This child makes some of the most unusual face I have ever seen an infant make. I'm sure he is going to be a handful for his Momma and Daddy once he hits about 1. I, as a good Grandma, will spoil him and give him everything he wants!</div>Cindyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06381804011793023635noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8383534317611830753.post-41033090899244230322009-04-02T18:00:00.003-04:002009-04-09T07:38:16.545-04:00Friend to FriendI was feeling warm and fuzzy when I made this card. I love how silhouette stamps give such a elegant feel to a card. These silhouettes are from a Stamp'n up set from last year. I still haven't grown tired of them. I also used the medium polka dots from a Paper Trey Ink set. Love how the polka dots play off of the gingham ribbon. I used the Fiskars Threading Water punch for the scalloped edge. The finishing touch is the small pink button tied with some natural jute.<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnu1WhUYHl6mzrk8wcX1s1i-SJ12gfLX9QUpqAj3-Thtx2PsgP3HUVarGUPRUJOowz-SS81XhavkfY1-eBCpEqn5wb5gbrBCfy1VK8-L-A8852rQT9XC0m4EL7Q3nB8jGuvmloi3EBlUQ/s1600-h/IMG_2405.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5320217645103196354" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 261px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnu1WhUYHl6mzrk8wcX1s1i-SJ12gfLX9QUpqAj3-Thtx2PsgP3HUVarGUPRUJOowz-SS81XhavkfY1-eBCpEqn5wb5gbrBCfy1VK8-L-A8852rQT9XC0m4EL7Q3nB8jGuvmloi3EBlUQ/s320/IMG_2405.JPG" border="0" /></a><span style="color:#3366ff;">To answer the question about my paper racks- I get them from one of my wholesale suppliers: Notions.</span><br /><span style="color:#3366ff;">If you are local I would be able to purchase them for you. You can contact me at: cbristow64@yahoo.com</span><br /><div></div>Cindyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06381804011793023635noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8383534317611830753.post-11381987223422950502009-04-01T11:18:00.004-04:002009-04-01T11:26:18.062-04:00BOOM!!!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhh3ge9MwzQ_yh1ud-6A_1rsd5UsIQh6WctNtOJ97NMFmlayUOCQE2Idx8k0YxDg2DZ2_C0pBtdD56hyphenhyphenFyfz4kHEZTpeHmRVEv9j9NRLgyyG3OD2ET7H3DEjRFjSocZCHF_uACJI3fOSJM/s1600-h/IMG_2432.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5319743502999566882" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhh3ge9MwzQ_yh1ud-6A_1rsd5UsIQh6WctNtOJ97NMFmlayUOCQE2Idx8k0YxDg2DZ2_C0pBtdD56hyphenhyphenFyfz4kHEZTpeHmRVEv9j9NRLgyyG3OD2ET7H3DEjRFjSocZCHF_uACJI3fOSJM/s320/IMG_2432.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNZ6u2OvUua-UVHpuaqsaVnvMctxnprLaLSz2pHkLI7icduTycHp86SJwOA_61BoLwJbFkTb9gi4HLHDVF_9e11Kk224fLFFZ_pMagkFWI5H7lr5tnz94lkat2MMMvAj3I7fSoBLBc2jg/s1600-h/IMG_2431.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5319743491541868418" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNZ6u2OvUua-UVHpuaqsaVnvMctxnprLaLSz2pHkLI7icduTycHp86SJwOA_61BoLwJbFkTb9gi4HLHDVF_9e11Kk224fLFFZ_pMagkFWI5H7lr5tnz94lkat2MMMvAj3I7fSoBLBc2jg/s320/IMG_2431.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIjJ60Ho9rhUoH0jsa9tK9y5o9eAHo6zg9GJtKhboOupWXOKpWVjmKBmTnSbSFec8ln1KV3EbO-H8HAx8rz7JU0QfGdT1TUi7-IkHPUdM0gup557E6VWfr_V2IyQ9kKeC1q-EMhCDZ4l0/s1600-h/IMG_2430.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5319743494598056834" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIjJ60Ho9rhUoH0jsa9tK9y5o9eAHo6zg9GJtKhboOupWXOKpWVjmKBmTnSbSFec8ln1KV3EbO-H8HAx8rz7JU0QfGdT1TUi7-IkHPUdM0gup557E6VWfr_V2IyQ9kKeC1q-EMhCDZ4l0/s320/IMG_2430.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-n9kGjUufRqSUem4wSCVsMBCt8si3owi8aGDZxkH-dMhNikLXvmbbh3kEfIdwaS-Xfq0i5Xnq3ooPiUYUXzI3T4gXjFGPXD05rl1pPmfIHpcdtyALmT6NrlkKmFz-h__bl7-U1WQfMU8/s1600-h/IMG_2429.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5319743268906422082" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-n9kGjUufRqSUem4wSCVsMBCt8si3owi8aGDZxkH-dMhNikLXvmbbh3kEfIdwaS-Xfq0i5Xnq3ooPiUYUXzI3T4gXjFGPXD05rl1pPmfIHpcdtyALmT6NrlkKmFz-h__bl7-U1WQfMU8/s320/IMG_2429.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><div>I keep seeing people post pictures of their crafting spaces. They are all nice and neat.....and we all know that this is not reality! So here are pictures of my craft room explosion after 3 days of creating samples for 5 classes. What you are not seeing is the floor and how my mess has spilled out into my husband's man cave in the basement. </div><div> </div><div>Now the fun begins, NOT- I have to go clean up my mess. Anybody out there want to volunteer for that duty?</div></div></div></div>Cindyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06381804011793023635noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8383534317611830753.post-11693697090479315232009-03-31T15:16:00.003-04:002009-03-31T16:01:36.595-04:00New Ribbon<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDk5zfiYg_Llbk6wC4MlDzZ9X540tLmsM4_ny2oKtcJEmuNJ_t3Ul1TgrZB6D_jI2oXdP0CoH05IMUo4xrNOB8-0mxOyxjSYWT1V2d6XmqDlMQ34f8H7Dp4-Ke5_T69ECBnJuoefEgPqg/s1600-h/bluewith+ivory.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5319433285901182530" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 240px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDk5zfiYg_Llbk6wC4MlDzZ9X540tLmsM4_ny2oKtcJEmuNJ_t3Ul1TgrZB6D_jI2oXdP0CoH05IMUo4xrNOB8-0mxOyxjSYWT1V2d6XmqDlMQ34f8H7Dp4-Ke5_T69ECBnJuoefEgPqg/s320/bluewith+ivory.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div>OOOH AHHHH.... was all I could say when I opened the box the UPS guy left! I love my UPS guy....he shows up and I get new goodies for the store.</div><div></div><div>I am in love with this ribbon, always have been always will be. The Ink Paper Scissors Store <a href="http://theinkpaperscissorsstore.com/">http://theinkpaperscissorsstore.com/</a> carries it in Black and Cream, Blue and Cream, Red and Cream and Brown and Cream. At a mere $.55 a yard it is an indulgence that everyone can afford. </div><div></div><div>Come stop by The Little Flowers Crop this Saturdayand pick up a yard or two. Speaking of the Little Flowers Crop, Misty has a few spots open, you can contact her at: 301-994-0881 or 301-481-3834.</div>Cindyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06381804011793023635noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8383534317611830753.post-938599262709546942009-03-30T11:57:00.002-04:002009-03-30T12:11:01.553-04:00Spring Flower Bucket<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFUz5CUGpeW7OOYGw5fk2lFFde4As8jpVduS5XVAO4FKOnmgOLpKB8LREmMGzwZ9t-dINQCY5tyvjYp7VvZNwsvl9d2umAARBfrpuG-KQLW5HsMa26YrAnTeT_3SmRv_TdZdJKeh5ODVo/s1600-h/IMG_2400.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5319010792418735970" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 253px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFUz5CUGpeW7OOYGw5fk2lFFde4As8jpVduS5XVAO4FKOnmgOLpKB8LREmMGzwZ9t-dINQCY5tyvjYp7VvZNwsvl9d2umAARBfrpuG-KQLW5HsMa26YrAnTeT_3SmRv_TdZdJKeh5ODVo/s320/IMG_2400.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><div>Happy Spring! I am about a week and a half late- but I come by tardiness naturally. </div><div> </div><div>I remember as a little girl always being late to church. My mother, bless her heart, would try to get all of us ready for church on time. Every Sunday we were at least 5 minutes late and my mother would paraded us up the center aisle to the front pew. I always felt like a family of ducks following their mother.</div><div> </div><div>OK- enough about my bad tardiness habit.</div><div>I was in Target the other day and saw these cute buckets in the dollar section- I knew I had to have them! I pulled out some chipboard, my Accucut dies and bright papers and went to work. I am going to use this bucket on my Easter table. </div><div> </div><div>I will also be teaching this as a class at the Little Flowers Crop on Saturday April 4Th.</div><div> </div>Cindyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06381804011793023635noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8383534317611830753.post-45161294426554347842009-03-18T07:33:00.003-04:002009-03-18T07:39:59.253-04:00Blue Bird of Happy-ness<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWY1Rn41T7HH2yfk3XSc9XHhjZIhYdwTR-5To_DOVPRiUbqjKALxXlhd4sJVwww20t1gvvWPt9w_yXljrhQPifUHIppPKsyla6ATq_w5EKWcm6tD0sn5fRQ0ERkWlofAraGknr88ytNYI/s1600-h/IMG_2367.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5314489767777234178" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 278px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWY1Rn41T7HH2yfk3XSc9XHhjZIhYdwTR-5To_DOVPRiUbqjKALxXlhd4sJVwww20t1gvvWPt9w_yXljrhQPifUHIppPKsyla6ATq_w5EKWcm6tD0sn5fRQ0ERkWlofAraGknr88ytNYI/s320/IMG_2367.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><div>The sun is out and shining here in Maryland, and it is going to be a wonderful day. What more could a girl wish for?</div><div> </div><div>I love this cute bird by Stampendous- it is a set that I have had for a couple of years, but I still pull it out and use it all the time. It is great for paper piecing. The Tree is from the build a tree set by Inkadinkado- another one of my favorites...you can build trees for all seasons! The sentiment is by Amuse.... I love all of their sentiments- they should make more clear sets with sentiments only- the I could afford them all!</div><div> </div><div>Hope everyone has a wonderful Spring day.</div>Cindyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06381804011793023635noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8383534317611830753.post-24094039246387226322009-03-17T07:31:00.002-04:002009-03-17T07:40:21.192-04:00Be HappyHa- I killed two birds with 1 stone! <br />As some of you know, I purchased the Accucut machine from Scrapp'n by the Bay when they closed last year.... since then, I have been selling some of the dies I knew I wouldn't use and purchasing new ones. Now that I have these new a fabulous dies, I have been trying to use more of them in my card making. 1 Bird.....<br />I know the rest of you know about my obsession with never throwing out a scrap of paper....so I used my scraps and new dies to make this card! 2 birds....<br /><br />You could almost say 3 birds, if you want to count the sewing on the card ( my Mom is rolling over in her grave because I'm using my Singer on paper= sorry Mom). ooh, make that 4 birds, I used a dollar stamp from Micheal's that I just had to have....<br /><br />Woohoo- do the happy dance, I was creative, productive, and thrifty.<br />Now- like the card says: "Be Happy"<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiiJu3MkdGoVmcP-6irq84xMj9dtSPjT2iTGG-dZoQdMySTqHY8D9MGqwcmf43Kea0yfhmumsD1X34jnTqDppXVH5jUXEidLPjIHWXmPTietaQag28jjKEX3fWIWEa7RV11GSXrP8g0tto/s1600-h/IMG_2362.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5314118095490552786" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 292px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiiJu3MkdGoVmcP-6irq84xMj9dtSPjT2iTGG-dZoQdMySTqHY8D9MGqwcmf43Kea0yfhmumsD1X34jnTqDppXVH5jUXEidLPjIHWXmPTietaQag28jjKEX3fWIWEa7RV11GSXrP8g0tto/s320/IMG_2362.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><div></div>Cindyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06381804011793023635noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8383534317611830753.post-41073452491977556902009-03-15T12:06:00.003-04:002009-03-15T12:09:56.319-04:00Funky Monkey Felt EmbellishmentsI've been working with some felt embellishments lately. These monkeys are so fun to make. The only problem I seem to be having is getting their mouth shapes right. I plan on using one on a scrapbook page soon.<br /><br />This little lady seems to have an attitude! I have a couple of them listed in my etsy shop- so if she is not the girl for you, you have a few more to look at.<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnUfIyFA2CzyFPlUVfLf3w1bhWE71uoY0nmcZCEsFeDhAH2asanu7mvWtVdbUVkcVFO046OJsIv1j6-uSP4v39BWaTWgPHHh1w-nJEOg0f2TQ9XVvjKe5uRRQjgCJla1uDR3yDHsbAyJ0/s1600-h/IMG_2344.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5313446760008866466" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 267px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnUfIyFA2CzyFPlUVfLf3w1bhWE71uoY0nmcZCEsFeDhAH2asanu7mvWtVdbUVkcVFO046OJsIv1j6-uSP4v39BWaTWgPHHh1w-nJEOg0f2TQ9XVvjKe5uRRQjgCJla1uDR3yDHsbAyJ0/s320/IMG_2344.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><div></div>Cindyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06381804011793023635noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8383534317611830753.post-64799534192298572942009-03-10T18:14:00.003-04:002009-03-10T18:17:23.067-04:00Desk Set<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFPkKLyHpwYnYOqppsSuRZYaCVg6-ieppdyoettkGkArx0fMiKj68KcXjsbvOYCikxfHMONm3HMmXkfRzBtqFXVTWJhTWENsUC_1_nqLzbE5XLvfrJCBKlgl4SUGywBo49SboIX73w0bk/s1600-h/IMG_2296.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5311686014293016946" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 248px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFPkKLyHpwYnYOqppsSuRZYaCVg6-ieppdyoettkGkArx0fMiKj68KcXjsbvOYCikxfHMONm3HMmXkfRzBtqFXVTWJhTWENsUC_1_nqLzbE5XLvfrJCBKlgl4SUGywBo49SboIX73w0bk/s320/IMG_2296.JPG" border="0" /></a> I made this cute little desk set for a class later this week. What a way to dress up your desk or kitchen counter. I use my giant clothespin to hold all of my mail and notes, the large paper clip goes on my grocery list with coupons, the small clothespins are magnets and hold kids art work on the fridge and last but not least, the post it note holder goes in my purse.<br /><div></div>Cindyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06381804011793023635noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8383534317611830753.post-41118952669176633852009-03-06T09:21:00.004-05:002009-03-06T09:25:29.220-05:00March Class Schedule<div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjssy6KTENJXIKjs2VOnnknXOD4yqXER-d7XcqfGiD3Z6WVUt3_8n5ZrF9bg7f8tpWyH3WgvVwOU3uWIfvK7O66RGhOnxeUGhhKLwmzwNO0BOP70OJ0cS2MKTDCl-D0XUfYts6xj-2gYvk/s1600-h/IMG_2227.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5310079920149635874" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 248px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjssy6KTENJXIKjs2VOnnknXOD4yqXER-d7XcqfGiD3Z6WVUt3_8n5ZrF9bg7f8tpWyH3WgvVwOU3uWIfvK7O66RGhOnxeUGhhKLwmzwNO0BOP70OJ0cS2MKTDCl-D0XUfYts6xj-2gYvk/s320/IMG_2227.JPG" border="0" /></a> <br /><span style="font-size:180%;color:#00cccc;">March Class Schedule</span></div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center">****March 7: 9-9 Lions Club Crop****</div><div align="center">4020 Hunting Creek Rd, Huntingtown, Md</div><div align="center">I will be set up as a vendor, so if you need any product, please come by and see me in person!<br /><br />March 10: 10:30-1:00 Spring Card Class<br />Cost 15.00<br /><br />March 13: 10:30-1:00 Altered Desk Set<br />Cost 15.00<br /><br />March 24: 10:30-1:00 All Occasion Card Class<br />5 Cards for various occasions<br />Cost 15:00<br /><br />March 27: Monthly Christmas Card Class<br />Come make 4 Christmas cards so that when December rolls around, you have one last thing on your list to do!<br />Cost 15.00<br /><br />All classes are held at my house in Lusby Maryland. Please email me or call me to register or get directions. <br />Cindy Bristow 443-404-5898<br /> cbristow64@yahoo.com <br /><br /></div>Cindyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06381804011793023635noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8383534317611830753.post-10735971501340454772009-03-02T10:57:00.002-05:002009-03-02T11:06:19.900-05:00Warm ThoughtsSending warm thought out to all on the eastern side of the USA today! We woke up to almost a foot of snow here in Southern Maryland. What a treat- the boys have been busy building forts, snowmen, and sliding down the hill. I have been busy wiping up wet floors and making hot chocolate! Gotta love snow days- the kids get sooooo excited, it makes me smile to watch them enjoying themselves.<br />Have a great day, and I will post again soon!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-z0CgOqIffystYThp-wab_t3QWvdNu7JSRgReat4w2cNp_bUjj0vYsZNgQMOSSF97pdh68j2Rkki0DMM0Xtls-GsAJpzcfKQzUvXB02C2L5nv4tG8Nea3sSu7rK5rasccMLwy1oh6xX4/s1600-h/IMG_2231.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5308620433631564146" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 254px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-z0CgOqIffystYThp-wab_t3QWvdNu7JSRgReat4w2cNp_bUjj0vYsZNgQMOSSF97pdh68j2Rkki0DMM0Xtls-GsAJpzcfKQzUvXB02C2L5nv4tG8Nea3sSu7rK5rasccMLwy1oh6xX4/s320/IMG_2231.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><div></div>Cindyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06381804011793023635noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8383534317611830753.post-23835808194807133652009-03-01T20:15:00.002-05:002009-03-01T20:17:06.013-05:00Blog Candy Alert!!!!I have been surfing Blog land ( actually avoiding the Nascar Race on the Tv) and have found some Blog Candy:<br /><br /><a href="http://kitchentablecrafter.blogspot.com/">http://kitchentablecrafter.blogspot.com/</a><br /><br />Check it out and leave a comment!Cindyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06381804011793023635noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8383534317611830753.post-82116279081701759862009-03-01T19:53:00.003-05:002009-03-01T20:00:54.126-05:00The Ink Paper Scissors StoreWell, I finally went and did it.... what you ask, I followed my dream and opened a Paper Crafting Store. Welcome to The Ink Paper Scissors Store!<br /><br /><br /><br />I really wanted to open a brick and mortar store, but with us being a Military family, it just isn't practical. So I did the next best thing, An online store. You can find me at:<br /><br /><a href="http://www.theinkpaperscissorsstore.com/">http://www.theinkpaperscissorsstore.com/</a><br /><br /><br /><br />Hopefully I can fill a void here in Southern Maryland where there are no local scrapbook stores, and the local Micheal's leaves a lot to desire.<br /><br /><br /><br />I am still teaching classes at my house and will be attending local crops as a vendor.Cindyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06381804011793023635noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8383534317611830753.post-14146686936480591912009-02-18T10:58:00.003-05:002009-02-18T11:04:56.767-05:00Zoom Zoom ZoomI made this card for a class I taught yesterday with a teenage boy in mind, wishing for a sports car to zip around in....Take a look around you, ever notice that all of the sports cars are driven by us older folks? Guess its a cruel joke that once you can afford the car of your dreams, you have trouble getting in and out of it because it sits to low. hee hee hee <br /><br />Have a great one- Zoom Zoom!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMXWR8pFWi9r-sVyg54Xjw2RUqePOD4VqN-PRRag2n3icN7c-IfFzByOCVQYPW1ABrtu4sS7BvAdqsoqoN9Jye-Ni1W71FrpXMKUgDd3HUTFScZBRymC-Ri7znHsOYUZlOgJHDkAghGxA/s1600-h/IMG_2222.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5304167470546603394" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 246px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMXWR8pFWi9r-sVyg54Xjw2RUqePOD4VqN-PRRag2n3icN7c-IfFzByOCVQYPW1ABrtu4sS7BvAdqsoqoN9Jye-Ni1W71FrpXMKUgDd3HUTFScZBRymC-Ri7znHsOYUZlOgJHDkAghGxA/s320/IMG_2222.JPG" border="0" /></a>Cindyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06381804011793023635noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8383534317611830753.post-32219758000646372152009-02-13T07:37:00.000-05:002009-02-13T07:44:24.051-05:00Spring is in the Air (Not here in Marland)<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhAzewdrKu_jSgEpN4Syys9z5nhyphenhyphenimPQmHXRa5gAOdsU-kQRDj3GStdggVm76LB42Pv_9j1IIDuRU2HxnVlvOWVH0ihDmSD4SqZFzRA4lof6tfLMCLON7wmQGAew1pjZE_7AVz6KEnCbFI/s1600-h/IMG_2198.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5302260398599287170" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 276px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhAzewdrKu_jSgEpN4Syys9z5nhyphenhyphenimPQmHXRa5gAOdsU-kQRDj3GStdggVm76LB42Pv_9j1IIDuRU2HxnVlvOWVH0ihDmSD4SqZFzRA4lof6tfLMCLON7wmQGAew1pjZE_7AVz6KEnCbFI/s320/IMG_2198.JPG" border="0" /></a> I feel the need for some warmth. The past 2 days have been lovely outside, but I know that it isn't going to last.... so I decided to start on some "warm" cards. I chose a soft yellow card stock and beautiful purple designer card stock as my jumping off point. The Flowers are from Hero Arts and the sentiment is from Papertrey Ink. Everything was heat set and then colored with copics. I embellished with a dew drop and some May Arts ribbon. Hope the colors made you feel all warm and fuzzy.<br /><div></div>Cindyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06381804011793023635noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8383534317611830753.post-26928904564961723532009-02-11T09:00:00.001-05:002009-02-11T09:05:00.236-05:00Back from the Great BeyondI have been MIA for so long now that I'm not even sure I <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">exist</span> any more. Life, it's that funny thing that happens when you wake up in the morning.... you have grand plans to fit everything into your day, and then Life happens.<br /><br />My pledge to my self is to try and check off at least 2 items from my list everyday! So, what does that mean to blog land? I guess it means that I will be posting more.... lets say 2 times a week! <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">OK</span>, Goal set... Ready, Set, Go!Cindyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06381804011793023635noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8383534317611830753.post-56625901763196599762008-09-12T08:05:00.000-04:002008-09-12T08:10:09.193-04:00Not your Usual Christmas CardI love this card! I was sitting down to design cards for the monthly Christmas card class and decided I was tired of Green and Red cards. This card is made with Bazzil Swimming Pool card stock- not your average color scheme for Christmas is it? I paired the Blue with a limey green patterned paper from a Debbie Mum stack and then decided I needed a POP- what better to make it pop then to use some hot pink? So your average snowman card turned into a hip young thing! Hope everyone enjoys it.<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjI42PUTa_N9UaBsXLNpsNYLMlQAoc9zmOOQ3oM9QvD03YQW6YL7PNjZdt6TfOorWdUBNX-rIr9-9hdSdi0FEDeSnVQTSWWhkkzByzw1elEcgvgilwaPQlNDD8sfWAbNF4BEQAFV8CNM2w/s1600-h/IMG_1469.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5245104948253185074" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjI42PUTa_N9UaBsXLNpsNYLMlQAoc9zmOOQ3oM9QvD03YQW6YL7PNjZdt6TfOorWdUBNX-rIr9-9hdSdi0FEDeSnVQTSWWhkkzByzw1elEcgvgilwaPQlNDD8sfWAbNF4BEQAFV8CNM2w/s320/IMG_1469.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><div></div>Cindyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06381804011793023635noreply@blogger.com0