Fun with Primary Colors

I don't know why but whenever I see "Primary Colors" I always think of little kids. Their rooms, their books, their toys, their clothes, these colors are learning colors and they just make them happy!!  Maybe I should redecorate for more energy.

Over at Tuesday Throwdown Challenge #72 it is Primary Colors. I had fun with this quick and easy card...very mailable and I can use it for either a Birthday or a Get Well card, as I haven't finished it off inside as yet.

Taken with a New Camera

Taken with my Old Camera, much better Color and Definition..Guess I'll have to do some reading up on this.

I used Marvy punches for the different shapes and a fun new embossing folder by Darice. The stamp is a garage sale find and I love it for a kids stamp, energy bound. It is a Creative Beginings product.
I colored "Mathew" with Copics and centered him amongest the colors.
Thanks for stopping by, have a wonderful week.

One Colour

The Challenge at Simon Says Stamp and Show is use "One Colour"  that's a little tricky but I had fun with the elements I used.  And the Design Team there have displayed some really wonderful inspiration in a variety of ways. 

I used Tim Holtz patterned papers with a little distressing on the edges and also his Alterations Die  Caged Bird., I used the Papertrey die for the ticket and also their Sentiment "Hello-- Just a Note".  Made a flower, added some brads to the cage, distressed the twine with Broken China distress ink and added a stick pin with a bead.  Pretty much all a pretty soft aqua blue.

Thanks for stopping by, if you like challenges Simon Says Stamp and Show always has some good ones every Monday.   Have a wonderful week.

A Little Shabby Chic Face

Over at Our Creative Corner "Faces"  is the Focus this week. The Design Team there has some truly inspiring designs for this Challenge.

Taken with a New Camera

Not really the True Colors, will have to do some reading up on this, I guess.

 I distressed  an odd shaped mat board and used a Hero Arts stamp "Gracious Lady", colored her   with Copics. I used a Tim Holtz Flourish  diecut with a little brown trim. I truly apoligize for not  knowing where I got this verbage, but it is by Mary Anne Radmacker, "For Tomorrow--Offer        No Answers" it is stored on my computer but I cannot find it. I used a Spellbinders diecut and      distressed  the edges. I used some Vintage Lace and made a stacked flower with an old button for the center. I did add the little metal heart and an old key for some extra hardware.  I used the       Distrees Inks of Peeled Paint and Spice Marmalade throughout.           

                                                                                                                                                         

Taken  with my Old Camera

This one is really the more true colors.

Both were in taken in the same location. 

Just another project for me to figure out.

Thanks for stopping by, hope you have a wonderful week ahead. 

A Cute Little Recycle

I was so intrigued by  the Heatwarming Vintage  Envelope Challenge, I created this fun little bag.
It started out with this;

A kraft envelope, folding procedures, and a decorative cut at the top. I used a die cut, you could use a decorative scissors, etc.  You can get the directions from a DIY Video that Sandy has posted on her blogspot. After you have created the little bag, you can decorate it for whatever occasion. The DT has several great ideas for inspiration.

After the envelope was shaped into the little kraft bag I used distress ink on the edges, glued some vintage lace on top. I used a tiny clothes pin to hold the black spider on top.

I used the Crafty Secrets Halloween Greetings Set for the Sentiments, Ticket, and the Cute Little Images, some metal copper colored ribbon in the background.  I used a brown button, shaped some wire and a Martha Stewart Bat Punch to create the Bats Flying in a 3D effect. I layered bits of flower shapes for the flower, added a button and some bakers twine.
I'll no doubt put a few favorite candy bars inside, top it with the green shredded tissue paper, I made in our paper shredder.
This was so fun, I love the use of recyling things. And what a quick and easy project for any last minute little gifts.
I found several Challenges that this would qualify for and all of them have some great ideas for our  Halloween and the Fall Season:
Just Us Girls -- JUGS 107 3D-Template Challenge
Sugar Creek Hollow - Colors of Fall
Passionately Artistic - Linking Party Halloween
Sentimental Sundays - Challenge #78 Halloween
The Ribbon Real - Challenge #13 Colours in the Inspiration Photo and Flowers

Ribbon Carousel - Challenge RCC26  Inspired by Halloween
The Kraft Journal - Challenge #13  Anything Goes
Homework- The Inspiration Blog  Inspiration Board Link Party #21
Color Q - Challenge #108 Color Inspiration:

Color Throwdown - Challenge #165 this Color Inspiration

The Beary Scrap Design Team - Beary Sweet Challenge #36  Double or Nothing (2 bats)                   

            

Thanks for stopping by, have a great Crafty day and enjoy all that makes you happy.                        

WOW it is WOYWW #125

Good day to all of you Julia fans...it's another Whats On Your Workdesk Wednesday. Not familiar, head over to the Stamping Ground and check out what it's all about. You won't regret it.

My working desk...no time for clean up, as I was still working on a project when I had to leave for a family get together for a belated birthday gathering for my younger sister..who if she keeps having birthdays will catch up to me. Was a fun evening with family, food and a Turtle Pie.

The Halloween items will be put away, as I think I am about finished with them. No doubt will do a few Thanksgiving Day items for November 24th. Here in the U.S. it will be our day of thanks.

The little green and pink items are envelopes, really practice sheets made into a paper bag.  All about recyling.  My next post will have a Challenge with one finished and instructions on completing it.

For today, stop by Julia's and enjoy the visiting of some other Crafty people. Our weather has been true blue fall. Spectacular !!!!  Couldn't ask for more. Have a blessed week.

Oh..#124 At WOYWW

I am amazed at how the week flies by each Wednesday.  Julia at the Stamping Ground  has this fun little adventure to post your creative desk so all the world can see what you've been up too on WOYWW. I have a truly busy desk. I wanted to get all the little Halloween Tags/Cards done by now but.....so didn't bother to pick up and put away as yet.

Some of these HAVE to get in the mail, as they go OUT of the USA and one never knows how long they will take to arrive at their destination. 

Thanks for stopping by, hop on over to Julia's and enjoy the fun.  I am going to enjoy a cup of Java and peep about today.  I need some time to relax.   Have a great week.

CR84FN40 Color Challenge

I've had some time today to try to be creative. Last week  I saw this Color Challenge at
CR84FN40  and just loved the Red, Brown, Kraft combo.

There are some lovely designs the Design Team has created from these colors. All are so unique.
So hop on over, there is still time to enter.  

I used a kraft cardstock and topped it with a pretty pattened paper. Die cut and embossed the red, topped it with a distressed frame, one of the tinyest doilies I had and made a layered flower from some homemade paper.  The dark brown ribbon is on top of a distressed paper doily, with a stick pin and some beads to the side. These colors were so great to work with.
 
Thanks for stopping by, have a wonderful week ahead.

WOYWW and IT IS #123

First off I have to do 3 CHEERS...HIP, HIP, HOORAY,  HIP, HIP, HOORAY,  HIP,HIP,HOORAY    my DH has finished his harvest in the fields.  Has some tillage work to do and he can get back to     some normal meals and daylight hours.  With that excitement shared,

Hello Everyone, kind of a quick post today, seems I've several medical appts with Mother this week.
So my desk is pretty clean and boring.

Julia over at the Stamping Ground lets us have the fun opportunity to post a picture of

Whats On Your Workdesk Wednesday.  So usually over 100 crafters who like to get creative ideas, peep about other peoples posted work spaces to see Creativity at its best and Productivity at its worst.

I have spent several days cleaning, rearranging and organizing crafty things. The little plastic cups were saved by mother in hopes I'd declutter her space.  I really have used many of them to organize tiny beads, etc into my drawer space. The little green journal was a 10 cent find with hopes to do a small journal. Hopefully I can get some time to do a few Halloween Cards for my grandkids. 

Hope  you have time pop over to Julia's and join in the fun. Much needed rain is on its way here, and I will welcome it as I might be able to work in a few hours away with my DH.

Have a wonderful week.

OUR CREATIVE CORNER with Me as GUEST DESIGNER

Flashing Lights, Bells and Whistles, I was so excited when Our Creative Corner chose me as their Guest Designer this week.  Actually, I was a little frightened, how could I measure up to such great talent out there, but with some encouaging words "Practice, Practice, Practice" I thought what the heck, I'll try. Then I can say I    "DONE MY BEST".... and I was honored to be asked.

It was an easy Challenge... A FALL COLOR CHALLENGE and what a beautiful array of colors to work with

My card was quite fun to put together, I tend to do the Shabby, Tattered look so I distressed  the edges, added distress ink to the tattered and torn crimped cardboard, attatched it to a chocolate card stock with a piece of patterened paper scrap, added a couple of brads at the top and a piece of chocolate ric rac below the flower.  I added the sentiment "Autum Greetings". 
My old olive leaves were die cut from an old wool sweater I felted.  Then I die cut the aqua flower and crimped it with my crimper, added a cajun craze center, some heavy string and an aqua button for the center.

So if you haven't done so already, please stop by the OUR CREATIVE CORNER BLOGSPOT

and enjoy what the Design Team has to inspire you with this week. Each week they give their best

to offer up some great ideas,  creativity and fun weekly Challenges.

I want to Thank Tui and Linda for their encouraging words. It was a fun experience.

Thanks for stopping by, I always love to read your comments, and enjoy a wonderful weekend.

IT'S #122 WOYWW and My New Finds

Hi Everyone, so glad you stopped by.  It is Julia's day for What's On Your Workdesk Wednesday !!
Hop on over to the Stamping Ground  and see what all we do to satisfy our Peeping woes.
She always has something fun, and I have met many new people from all over the world and have enjoyed their inspiration and unique ways.

Suspense from last week is over...here are my new finds delivered and assembled!!

Fortunately this is a 2 piece unit, it is very heavy and when I saw it knew it would be ideal for all my sewing fabric.  My dear husband, picked it up and I had my nephew come to help carry it to our lower level.  The little wooden unit to the left holds most of my thread, and sewing accessories. Easy Peasy!!!

Then a friend called me, they were redoing a quaint little shop and getting rid of this. She called if  I'd be interested in this card stand. It is perfect for my Sizzix dies and some rubber stamps. Last week I had just put them on top of my cutting table in groups of 3, so now they each have a spot and I have filled the other display unit with my clear rubber stamps.  Which has given me more drawer storage.

I am a visual person, and if it is out I'll use it, I hate looking thru things and I forget what I really have if it is stashed away.  My desk...well it has been history for a week or so..piled high with things that need attention.  But never enough time in the day to get everything neat and tidy.
I did make up inventory sheets on all of this as I was organizing it, so that is up to date now too.

I am still cleaning the storage area, I eliminated 5 rubber maids full of fabric with this storage find. And I have sorted many more in hopes of having a garage sale or donating these things I truly don't have room for anymore. 

Well enough of my rambling..I need to hop about and see what the world of crafters is doing.
Enjoy the fun and Have a wonderful week.  Thanks for stopping by.

Another WOYWW #121

Much more excitement today.  The ole' back is much better and much has been accomplished.
Today is Julia's on going What's On Your Workdesk Wednesday...hop on over to the Stamping Ground and see what it's all about.

My desk is pretty good today.  I spent lots of time rearranging, needed to clear out clutter and make space for a new item.  It will be here Thursday so next week stop by. I'm so excited..

This is going to be so much handier and looks so much better. Maybe it will help my creative spirit to have changed it about. Like Fall Cleaning!!!!

My special sister and I went to a "Antique and Old Stuff" sale Saturday in a near by town. 3 sisters do this each spring and fall..and oh the goodies you can find cheap!!!  Just makes one excited.

The little Halloween items were so cute and only 25 cents.

And guess what I am using this little divided rack for...folders filled with scraps of paper sorted by colors.    Now how organized is that?!!!

I hope you are having a wonderful "Fall" day. A little dark and gloomy here, but kinda needed some rain. It is the only way my DH takes a break during all the busy ness of Fall Harvest. He most generally doesn't even take time for a sit down meal until after 9PM. BY then I'm tired and called it a day a few hours ago. So I do a lot of crockpot meals.

Thanks so much for stopping by, always nice to hear your comments and see what you've been up too.  Enjoy your WOYWW visits.

A Little ATC and a Lot of TLC

I love ATC's...I've always enjoyed working with little pieces..whether it be wood, fabric or paper.
Simon Says Stamp and Show Challenge is to create an Artist Trading Card.

I tattered a piece of cardboard and cut to size.  The pieces of metal are Tim  Holtz, as well as the    Flourish die and some distress ink. The images are Graphic 45's. The flower and crochet piece are from my Little Treasures stash.                                                                                                            

                                   

Now if you want to see some really special ATC'S  hop on over to Simon Says Stamp and Show and have fun seeing the very original designs the design team has created.  Love the unique things these gals do. I need to go to my little stash of wood and see if I have some little blocks this size to               decorate, especially with Halloween and Christmas just around the corner.                                         

Thanks for stopping by, hope your day is wonderful and you have time to enjoy the things you love to do.                                                                                                                                                      

WOYWW #120

A little late, but Julia at the Stamping Ground admits late ones..as another peep is always good.
Woyww...is What's On Your Workdesk Wednesday ?  I really didn't know..have had my back go out and unable to get down to my creative area but it's about the same as always.

Guess I was working on some fall ideas. Hope to finish up the little one in the corner
after I get an appt. with my chiro as soon as finish this posting.  It's been Hot/Cold packs, some floor exercise, and hopes that it just goes away, but I truthfully know it's worse than that. 
My DH brought me in some fresh homegrown potatoes, said there were 39 in one hill!!! and he has 7 hills. 

and he also brought me an assortment of gourds. So I got those cleaned and made a center piece.

Stop over to Julia's and and see what she's got going today.  It's great fun and great people.
Thanks for stopping by, enjoy WOYWW and enjoy the week

Happy WOYWW #119 and a NEW BABY

Just realized it was WOYWW morning...you wanted to see...and it is a HUGE BIG MESS.

Julia at the Stamping Ground has this little "PEEP SHOW" each Wednesday. People from all over the world post there workspace to let others view it.   Thats right, we are all about peeping in.!!

I had to make a quick birthday card for my dad's 89th birthday on Tuesday and just flew thru the room trying to finish that and be on our way to enjoy some homemade Hor'dourves and Birthday Cake. It's how he wanted to Celebrate. And his 3 girls delivered.  It was a fun gathering and I slept ALL NIGHT as there realy wasn't any stress!!!!
 You'd think I could have done the card a lot earlier and had it ready, but just didn't do it. Too much Celebrating our NEW BABY GIRL.  YES. son J and wife Helen had their little girl come along early. She was born Friday 9/9/11, 9 PM in Kansas.  She was 8 lbs 12 oz and her name is "SUMMER ROSE". All are well, and pictures will no doubt be sent via new technology later today.!!!! 
 Sunday was our church "Fall Festival" and Turkey Supper so that day was really busy. With Excellent food.
I spent Monday morning at the doctors office with Mother and then my DH took me to  the Clay County Fair,  the biggest Farm and Agriculture Fair around.  We enjoyed a beautiful Fall Day looking, looking and looking...oh..well a little Fair Food TOO!!!!
A previous post shows all his farm equipment being cleaned and getting ready for field work. These look like toys to the NEWEST farm machinery we saw. It is all HUGE.  Will try to do a post on that later this week.
Enjoy your WOYWW visits, Thanks for stopping by and I hope to take a break, with a big cup of Java and enjoy all that you have posted.  I need to "Sit" !!!..

Baby's Arrived and A Winning Day

Lots of excitement here!!!     Yesterday  (Friday) son Jeremy called at 7 AM they were at the Overland Park Hospital, waiting for the new baby....well by 6 PM I was a little concerned, so made the call to him.

They were on their way for a C-Section and would call me in about 3 hrs.  9:30 PM  All is well.
A new little granddaughter...named  "SUMMER ROSE"    8 lbs. 12 oz.     18inches long  and all were doing great.    Pretty tired and Pretty Hungary. 
TODAY A big state rival football game at 11AM  took my attention  Iowa Hawkeyes VS Iows State Cyclones.

I lived 30 yrs close to Iowa City  so was a BIG TIME FAN,  had season football tickets after the boys got older and never missed any Hawkeye action.  Then Jeremy decided to attend college at Iowa State, gradutated from there so my heart was there too.  I love competition and these 2 schools can provided it when they play each other.   SO today  IOWA STATE won in 3 Overtimes...after the second overtime my phone rang....it was Jeremy...so excited he could get it on TV in Kansas and Iowa State was playing so well, "I knew you'd be watching."..so play by play we hollered and enjoyed the win together!!!   

Little SKY was able to join them at the hospital  and can share the hospital suite...dismissal will be Monday PM and I know there will be some fun to be had with the Celebration of another little girl.
I am so Thankful, everyone is ok and the Lord has blessed us all with great family love.
I am awaiting pictures!!!!!  

FarmLand and "HIS" Stash

Busy, Busy...My DH is preparing for Fall Harvest.  It has been some beautiful weather here and I guess just as we do "Fall Cleaning" the farmers do their thing to be ready for "Fall Field Work". I kept hearing lots of noise, running of tractors, when I looked out, he has moved most all of his big GREEN machines out of the buildings and lined them up in our front yard.

A few left inside, as I made my way out when he left for town.

He checks the batteries, tires, oil,  washes, and polishes, makes sure the radio, the yield monitor, and air conditioning are all in working order.  And I am most certain LOTS of other things I don't even have a clue about.

It was so interesting to find that not only I collect many questionable things, but for my own defense I find by snooping around my husband has just as much junk as I do.

Here between the machine sheds sits a huge trailer I didn't know we had,   full of items never to be used by this man!!!....all I can say is  "Ok, don't comment on my overflow!!"  He may take it to the salvage yard and get paid cash for it someday!!!  but for now I can use this as a weapon...

I knew he had things stored in a little white shed out there that were of absolute no use, but I am afraid to open the door and peep in...could be racoons, skunks, mice hiding out and waiting for night fall.  I hate wild little critters to surprise me. He can hoard all the junk he wants in there.!!!

BUT  "FALL IS IN THE AIR" and it was a lovely day to scout around.

If anyone knows how to put 2 pictures side by side on a blogspot, please let me know.