Where is time going???

Yikes,  I can't believe it is mid March already.  I just cannot keep up lately and I wish I could sometimes just push a button and slow things down a bit.  I do have to say I did survive another annual meeting, kitchen remodel and our son living home....so ...I guess I have been in recuperation,,,,,,,,,,, "oh my gosh our nest is empty" mode.  But it is time to "snap out of it" and get busy creating.

Here are 3 cards I made using the April Stamp of the Month.  I really am having fun with this set. 

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I have been getting ready for my Open House and just had to share this card. I used the Felicity Kit, which I am just lovin'. It is a special kit available for National Papercrafting Month. The stamp set includes alphabet stamps, birds, flourishes, flowers and an awesome argyle pattern. It includes some beautiful paper some of which are even die cut. The card below shows everything but the argyle pattern (although you see that the B&T paper has it). You can get this kit for FREE by purchasing $60 in stamp sets. Visit my website it check out the kit. https://jeanmcnulty.myctmh.com/

This is another card made with this kit. I used a quarter of one of the die cut papers and decorated it with the stamp set. I made a pocket with a tag.

Below is a layout I did using this kit (sorry the picture is not too great...I really need lessons on how to get good pictures of my artwork). The pictures are from when I was home visiting my Mom. Some of her friends took her to lunch for her birthday. We went to a restaurant just past Knott's Berry Farm in Buena Park called "Po Folks". It was a real fun place that serves "down home cooked meals" . They have catfish, hushpuppies, fried green tomatoes, collard greens, just to name of few of the yummy delights. I had catfish and hushpuppies and boy were they good. We all had a great time and left with happy tummies.

Happy Holidays

Oh my goodness....I am so not with it on the blogging lately. It has been almost 2 months....where does the time go. I just can not seem to keep up with anything lately. I still have to get my Christmas cards out...I know Christmas is over butttttttt I am determined to get them out. My current favorite phrase is "Better late than never"!

I hope that your Christmas was a very Merry one. Ours was great...a nice,quiet and restful weekend.

I have been working on some projects. Below are some card sets I have been doing. I got the template from the Stamp TV blog. I love Gina K's designs. They are simple, clean and gorgeous. Here's' a link if you want to check it out. She has weekly videos and I LOVE videos:)

http://stamptv.ning.com/

I also made a bunch of gift card holders. I again got the template from Stamp TV. These little guys are so fun to make. I have made a bunch for next Christmas...yippee I am ahead of the game a little:)

6 sets of 6 cards. This is a great way to use your extra paper packs.

Gift Card Holders

Just for fun here's a picture of our sweet dog Charley opening his gift on Christmas. He got a Wii........just kidding he got a box of treats.

I'm baaack finally:)

I finally am getting around to my blog. Where do the days go??? It is November 6th already...

My son comes home next week Thursday, yeah. He will be back in the states on Monday night and is very glad to be coming home. He had a very aggressive travel schedule and is all traveled out...he says he never wants to travel again!!

Okay, I just gotta let out a yipeeeeee....New Moon is coming out in 13 days:) Can't wait to see it. In case you are new to my blog I am totally obsessed with the Twilight series...oh my goodness if you have not read the books yet.....WHAT ARE YOU WAITING FOR!!!! I will warn you once you start reading you will not be able to stop, so warn the family they may not see you until you have finished all 4 books;)


Okay okay, here are some things I have been working on. Here's an ornament I made using a coaster, Evensong paper, cranberry ribbon, Prisma Glitter and my sizzix machine. The pictures is our darling little Charley...isn't he the cutest! Lifted this idea from some one's blog;) Sorry I do not remember who's.

This is a card/desk picture frame (I lifted from Vicki Wizniuk). This is my "first draft" and I plan on adding more to the next one, but wanted to see how it worked. It is such a great idea and I plan on making more of these "babies" for friends and family. I added the calendar that way they can use it all year round. I used Evergreen paper and calendar was made with a stamp of the month set from the spring 2009 catalog (I hope they bring it back in the next catalog). FYI- We will be making these 2 items at my workshop on November 20th

Thanks for stopping by and have a creative day:)

More pictures from my Son

My son sent me some gorgeous pictures of Prague this morning and I just have to share them.

Aren't they beautiful. I so wish I was there:) Next post I will add some stuff I have been working on, I promise:) Just need to get some pictures of it.

It's been awhile....

Oh, boy I am not so good at keeping up with my blog:{ It has been quite awhile since I updated it.

Any hoo...my son David is in Europe and has been sending a few pictures of his travels so I thought I would post a couple. He has been to London, Dublin, Paris currently in Amsterdam, and leaving for Brelin tomorrow. He still has 17 days and will be going to Prague, Vienna, the Swiss Alps, Venice and working his way back to London for the long trip home. He has been very busy and is "tried of traveling", but is enjoying all that he has seen and experienced.

Here's a couple of pictures:

The London Bridge

The Effiel Tower
I can't wait to see all of his pictures.

I have been playing.

Here are some things I have been working on. This card is made using the new Top Coats. I folded it in half to make an acrylic card and used the Grace paper pack and the Stamp of the Month "Treasures", White embossing powder and Chocolate Ribbon Rounds to finish it off.

Here's the inside: I used "Liquid Applique" to make the dandelion look dandelionish (I know that is not a word but it sounds cool!)

I really need to learn to take better pictures!

Here's some earrings I made for a friend and the card to hold them. The angel is from the "Angel Sent" stamp set.

The follow pages are the extra pages you can make with the Twitterpated paper from the Twitterpated Workshop I am having on Friday.

This is a sneak peek at one of the cards we will be making at my annual Christmas Card Workshop...details to follow. I used the "Creative Basics Jingle Collection" and the October Stamp of the Month "Holiday Warmth". I embellished the tree with "Liquid Applique" to give it that just snowed look. It might need a little Prisma Glitter too!!! Everything is better with bling:) I have to admit for Christmas I am a green and red girl, but I am really liking the Juniper, Tulip and Hollyhock colors in this paper:)

Thanks for stopping by.

Let's Go to the HOP..Blog Hop that is!

"Welcome to our Close to my Heart New Product Sneak Peak Blog Hop! 29 Fabulous Close to my Heart Consultants are celebrating the upcoming release of the Autumn/Winter 2009 Idea Book by giving you a Sneak Peak of some of the great products available in the new Idea Book starting September 1st!

If you have come here from Amy Edwards's http://paisleysplayhouse.blogspot.com/ blog, you are on the right path! If this is your first stop, you may want to go back to Erin's blog http://www.tazzygirl2000.blogspot.com/ and start from the beginning!"This is simple do to- just click on the link at the end of the post on each blog to move to the next one!

Here we go,

This fun card was so easy to make with the new Sweet Home paper! I love the colors and patterns of this paper. It reminds me of a quilt my Grandma made. I used 4 different papers and made a paper quilt. The "ribbon" is actually a strip from one of the papers which I maounted on a strip of Buttercup cardstock and I added the slide to make it look like a belt. The stamp set "Delightful Things" is one of my favorites from the new catalog. I kept it simple to show off the beautiful papers.

Here is what I used:

X7116B Sweet Home Level 2 Paper Packet

Z1037 Shades of Chocolate Mini Medley Accents

D1369 Delightful Things My Acrylix Stamp Set

Z2130 Indian Corn Blue Stamp Pad

Thanks for "hopping" by:)

Now "Hop" on over to Emma Hubert http://paperaddictsanonymous.blogspot.com/ to see her amazing work!

Be sure to visit all the Consultants at their Blogs to get some great crafting ideas and see the great new Paper Packs and My Acrylix Stamp Sets! Remember, the Autumn/Winter 2009 Idea Book goes LIVE on September 1st!**Link not working? Missed a Blog? Here is a list of all the participants in the New Product Sneak Peak Blog Hop!

Erin Herring http://tazzygirl2000.blogspot.com/

Terrie Dodd http://my-life-in-real-time.blogspot.com/

Jessica http://jessicaspaperpetals.blogspot.com/

Leisa Hubley http://bigredscraps.blogspot.com/

Karen Norman http://gettinscrappywithit.blogspot.com/

Sherry Thompson http://picturespatternsandpaper.blogspot.com/

Adeline Brill http://adeline-brill.blogspot.com/

Miranda http://www.scrampinwithmiranda.com/

Brae Montgomery http://thebrae-er.blogspot.com/

Wendy Kessler http://www.myscrapbookingblog.com/

Dawn Heuft http://stamptildawn.blogspot.com/

Carla Ironside http://carlacreates.blogspot.com/

Dawn Ross http://iamahappystamper.blogspot.com/

Julie Banzon http://www.scrapbookiejulie.blogspot.com/

Jody Gustafson http://www.cre8nmemories.blogspot.com/

Helen Onulak http://www.hookedonstamping.com/

Sheila Bennett http://sheila-bennett.blogspot.com/

Haley Dyer http://inkyscrapper.blogspot.com/

Lisa Stenz http://www.lisascreativecorner.blogspot.com/

Jena DeVries http://www.livelovelaughscrapbook.blogspot.com/

Jen Patrick http://www.roxybonds-scrappin.blogspot.com/

Amy Schultz http://amylizschultz.com/

Lori Scott http://scrapinglori.blogspot.com/

Tresa Black http://www.fabulouslyartsy.blogspot.com/

Jennifer Kraynak http://whatchadoin-jennifer.blogspot.com/

Sharesa Larsen http://creedandsharesa.blogspot.com/

Amy Edwards http://paisleysplayhouse.blogspot.com/

Jean McNulty http://stampinmaui.blogspot.com/

Emma Hubert http://paperaddictsanonymous.blogspot.com/

Antoinette Herrin http://www.godblessyourart.blogspot.com/

Sneak Peek

Our new catalog is coming out September 1st and I have been playing with some of the new products. Here is what I have been up to:

The following cards are made with the new Sweet Home paper and it reminded me of a quilt my Grandma made so I made a paper quilt using the 6 different patterns. They are stamped with the September Stamp of the Month.

The pearls on the card below are the Connection Club Reward for the new catalog and you can earn them after you have spent $200. I also used the Delightful Things Stamp set on this card the the notebook below.

The following are the cards and one page of the scrapbook page from my Twitterpatted Workshop I will be having on September 18th. Aren't they the cutest.

Here's the cover of the new catalog. I know I am being a tease, but you can join me next Friday, September 4th to get your copy and to see and touch some of the new products.

Look for a new product Blog Hop starting tomorrow. I am excited to be a part of the hop and I know you will see some amazing artwork from all of the talented ladies who are participating so check back tomorrow! Until then Happy Creating:)

Time keeps on slipping!

Time keeps on slipping, slipping, slipping into the future...... this Steve Miller Band song is the my current theme song. I just cannot seem to keep up lately. It has been over a month since I last posted and I have no real good excuse accept.....time keeps on slipping. I have been creating (playing) quite a lot lately. Here's my take on the workshop I am having on Friday. The pictures are from my trip, the handsome young man driving is my son, David. We drove 3683 miles and saw 5 states (WA., OR., ID., MT., & WY.)...some of them we only saw small parts of but hey we were there!

Here are some pictures of the cards made with the National Stamping Month Kit from CTMH. If you buy $60 in My Acrylix Stamp Sets you get it for FREE or you can purchase the kit for $39.95. It has all you need to complete 16 cards (2 of each of the designs). Love this kit and you get the stamp set and small ink pads too.

I made these card using the August Stamp of the month It's Your Day.

Here's a card I lifted from someone and I apologize I do not remember who from or I would give you credit.

I used the following:

D1325 Argyle Background

D1298 Beautiful Things

Desert Sand Cardstock & stamp pad

Chocolate Cardstock & stamp pad

The Dream was cut with my Cricut using the Home Essentials cartridge.

I love it when I feel creative and can't wait to get home and play with my toys. Hopefully I will be better about updating my blog, but I am not promising......it comes down to updating the blog or playing with my toys guess what wins:) And with a new catalog starting September 1st I have had a few new toys to play with and will be posting my creations soon.

Happy August:)