Vintage me!!!!

My sister, we call her "T", her name is Tammie and my daughter, Amber, who is on several DT and is everywhere in Blog-land are not only family but my 2 very best friends. They both have been scrappers for many years while I sat on the sidelines. I worked 40+ hrs a week and honestly, I had no time for hobbies. I was fine one day and then the next day I was suffering with a back injury that literally brought me to my knees. This goes to show you that YES...life can change in an instant. I am thankful that I am able to walk so I deal with the pain. One does what one has to do. Tough life lessons. My dad, who is 80 yrs old always did the birthdays in his family. A call from dad was the gift everyone came to expect. So, out of the blue, I told him that I wanted to do birthdays, like passing the torch to me!!! I was so excited and believe me I am not even in the same league as dad. I'm learning and really getting to know my family. I decided to make cards and send to family members ( not only aunts and uncles but cousins and 2nd cousins and etc.) I am already so behind so my new starting day is Jan. 1,2010. I'm working on addresses and names and locations and I love it. I have discovered that not only is making cards fun but it's great therapy also. It keeps my mind on other things rather than pain. I have spent so much cherished time with my dad, asking questions and getting to know so much about my family that I didn't know.My sister had brought me this plain little brown, blank album that I had put away with no intentions of doing anything with. Well, this plain little book became my very 1st scrapping treasure. I want to share my own personal story that got me started in this wonderful hobby. I love learning and I have always loved paper so the possibilities are endless
Here is my story in pictures...and yep...I am vintage...
We were very poor but then everyone else was also...we never knew. We always had great food...lots of laughs...and love...so much LOVE. Just a note to finish up..we never ate possum but it worked so well with the little brown book.

Sketch Girl 8....We're Talking Turkey

Sketch Girl 8....wow...time does fly when you're having fun!!! Leigh Ann has another great sketch for us to play with. This is such a great challenge and being on the new side...tell all your blogging buddies about us and invite them over to take part in our activities. We have an awesome Design Team just click on their names to the right of this post. A great bunch of girls from everywhere.


This week's card ingredients are: Taylored Expressions Card Stock( I know you get tired of hearing this but Taylor has the absolute best paper I have ever happened upon).
My turkey and place setting is from Handmade Stickers- WalMart
My lace is again that little paper doily.



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Sketch Girl 8 Sneak Peek

 

I am one of those people who thinks they always "have it together", well, I'M NOT!!!! I don't know if that's a good thing to learn at my age because I sure can't go back and get anything together so I'm determined to start NOW. Guess what??? I bought a ham yesterday to bake today. I thought it would be nice to have ham sandwiches for the next few days. I also fix this bean soup where I cut ham pieces, add pinto beans, onion, bacon and fix cornbread...this kind of food sticks to your ribs kind of food!!! Well..the thing is..I didn't remember the ham until I saw the knife and fork on my card. lol...anyway...check out Leigh Ann's blog
and all the other girls listed right across the page. I have so much fun with this DT. Can't wait to see your creations. Hurry back on the 30th to get the full picture.
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Check This Out

I just happened upon this wonderful blog "The Inking Spot Of Crain Creations" and she has a bushell of candy to give-a-way. I'm crossing my fingers now!!!!


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Autumn Pleasures.....Scraps In Time

Just wanted to share a couple "FALL" cards I have made just for the simple pleasure of making something. I haven't made anything for a challenge in awhile and it feels good to just play in my scrap room.
I suppose Autumn is really here today. It's dark, dreary, and damp. The colorfull leaves are almost gone, probably with one more windy day. Time does change this Sunday and I couldn't be happier. I never feel rested (only in my mind) until I get my hour back.
I'm beginning to think about Christmas gifts and I have told my daughter and her husband that I need list NOW!!!! These 2 are usually my easiest. I never know what to get my Dad.






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SG 7....Where Does The Time Go?

I fell in love with this little vintage child. She reminds me of my daughter when she was about that age. I love working with red, just makes everything POP right off the page. What about that lace?? Would you believe that is a paper doily? I just cut off the edges in four pieces, folded it in layers and made a soft place to land for my vintage girl. It was fun.

Ingredients : Taylored Expressions Key Ingredient Cardstock and patterned paper..( if you have never used any of Taylor's supplies I highly recommend them ).
Candy Dots: Pebbles Inc
Kaiser Rub ons
the vintage workshop Antique Sticker
Misc. Ribbon






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SG 7 Sneak Peek!!!!

Has it been two weeks already??? What am I doing with my time? Wasting it undoubtedly because I'm getting nothing done. I haven't crafted but I am reading....hehehe...maybe THAT'S where my time is going...as long as it's not wasted I can deal with it. What do I say...I love those vampire books!!!

Here is a peek at this week's challenge. I'm showing some lace!!!!


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SG 6 and Guest Designer

I'm late...I'm late...for a very important date!!! Oh well, maybe not late but just a wee bit tardy. Leigh Ann has another great sketch for us on this last day of September. Our first guest designer is Amber, a little farm girl from the great state of Kentucky. She loves to cook and is always trying new recipes. She loves anything that has to do with scrapbooking and card making, and in her spare time she is a pediatric registered nurse!!!! Busy, busy little gal. Check out her blog and you'll get a glimpse into her world. Beautiful card Amber and I look forward to getting to work with your sketches in the coming weeks.


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Die Cuts R Us Challenge # 8

Anything Halloween!!! Last year at this time I was virtually new to crafting and blogging. Here I am a year later and you know what I have learned? Buy holiday craft supplies anytime you can find them because they are never on hand when you need them, especially if you live hours from a craft store. Told you...learning as I go.
Loved making this little card. It looks so real I definitely wouldn't want to live there.



Card ingredients: BoBunny (a gift of love ) card stock
Inked front of card with Martha Stewart ink
Handmade Stickers (Wal Mart)
Cricut (Stretch Your Imagination Cart.) cut out tree




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ABC Challenge / DT Call

My title looks like a pre-schooler learning the alphabet...ABCDT...I think it's cute. The ABC Challenge Blog is looking for a few new designers to fill some empty spaces. The talent out there is amazing and I even thought it would be best if I didn't throw my hat in the ring...but...hey...you gotta start somewhere. I consider myself still new to the crafting world and I'm learning as I go. I love anything paper and I'm eager to learn.


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