Don't Give Up...

Please don't give up on me...I've had foot surgery and can't craft. I'm going through complete paper withdrawal but think I'll be playing in the craft room next week. Surgery was minor (bunionectomy)and I'm healing beautifully...just can't dangle my foot. You can see from the photo I'm still surfing the net, channel hopping, talking on the phone, and eating all the Halloween candy!!!

While you're here, take a minute and look at some of my links...one of my favs is Wizards Hangout. She does beautiful work!

Please come back and visit -- I have not stopped creating! =)

Holiday Hoopla -- Jingle, A Christmas Card

Several sources of inspiration on this one...went to the bookstore yesterday and purchased A Card A Day...now I'm overloaded with ideas. How wonderful to have all these artists willing to share their work! I'm very grateful.

I used CTMH Jingle paper, and the Holiday Hoopla stamp set, a little glitter pen, white gel pen,and some 3d tape. Hard to see, but the star has glitter pen added, along with some glitter here and there throughout the pink polka dot paper. Enjoy!

Tri-Shutter Card - Twitterpated Paper

I was inspired by a card I saw on the CTMH consultant board. Here's what I came up with, and will use this next weekend at my workshop. This paper is one of those that looks SO much better spread out on the table, rather than in the book! This particular fold is perfect for the paper pkgs that have all the coordinating papers. Love that!!! Now, I've got to make a bunch of sample Christmas gift tags -- that's the other project the group will be doing. As always, thanks for stopping by!

If you're not already familiar with this fold, you can access directions at:
http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/resources/tutorials/trishuttercard/ (make sure you double ck the cutting instructions!)

Closed:


Standing - open:


Completely opened, laying flat:


View from the top:

Another 9x9 Accordian Album - Daydream

Created this one for a baby girl -- baby shower is today. This time I made a matching card, too. I used the Close To My Heart Daydream paper...LOVE this paper! Each white piece is intended to be removed and replaced with a picture.
Hope you enjoy looking!

Cover:


Pg 1:


Pg 2:


Pg 3:


Pg 4:


Pg 5:


Pg 6:


Back Cover: (Thanks to Vicki @ wizardshangout.blogspot.com for letting me know I missed it!)


Inside view:


Back view:


And the card:

9x9 Scrapbook - Animal Cookies

Funny that on World Card Making Day, I'm posting a scrapbook. Especially since those of you who know me...know I prefer card making! Well, my daughter and I worked on this project yesterday for a baby shower today. Nothing like waiting until the last minute. This is an accordian 9x9 scrapbook. Almost all of the supplies are from Close To My Heart. Not sure if I should be embarrassed that I had everything we needed on hand! =) I did photograph each individual page -- if you want to see anything close up, just drop me a note. Hope you enjoy looking!