Gruffies!

It is a Gruffies Weekend for me! I bought these stamps a few weeks ago and finally got around to stamping them, and coloring them! Seems I can buy stamps faster then I can stamp them and create them. One is called Buried in Paper work, the other one is Full of Truffles or Chocolate Truffles, I'm not sure! But these were alot of fun to play with.

I have also been working on the desk for my oldest son. I got it all scrapped and sanded down and last night I was putting the second coat of stain and sealer on it and the wind came up and down poured on us. I just barely made it into the garage with the desk and drawers when the sprinkles came, followed very quickly with the down pour. So lucky me I saved my hard work. I had to cover the pool in the rain and put away all the kids toys. The storm came up faster then I was paying attention too. We got lots of rain and thunder boomers.
I am heading outside now to sand down the sealer and put the drawer handles on, drag it into the house and start using it. I will post a finished picture tomorrow!

Being Creative

Wow it has been a while since I have posted a blog. I haven't sold any of the stamp sets yet, they are going to be heading onto craigs List or E-bay soon! I have been very creative lately, got my creative mojo going again. Yeah, makes me very happy! So lets see a picture right?This first card is a card I created with a cuttlebug embossing folder on yellow paper and smeared on the swirls is pink ink. I printed the sentiment off the computer. Inside I stamped Happy Mother's day! And gave it to my mom for mother's day! She loved it!

This next one I created using my new The Angel Company stamp set. Happy Cow or something like that! I love this little cow, she is so cute. This card idea came from Tracy check her out at Tracy's Happy Place!

This is a picture of an old teacher's desk that my mother in Law gave me. This desk has been stored in an unfinished garage for 2 years and then spent a week outside in the hot sun and rain. Until she told me about it and I rescued it. It has 3 layers of paint, white, green, and red, then a layer of laquer. I am crapping the paint off it and sanding it down to restain it to a wood finish. Or at least that is my plan, we'll see. Unfortunately I did not get a picture of it right away, so this is half cleaned up all ready! This will be my 5 year olds desk when it is complete. I'll blog another picture when I am done!

It has been doing alot of rain and high winds here! Our camp site, where we keep and use our camper lost all power two weeks ago, the high winds knocked our power pole over and come to find out it is our responsiblity to higher an electrician to give us power again not the utility company! This was memorial weekend, and we were all prepared to camp all weekend and live it up. Then last weekend we went out there and we could not even get to our camper, the road and all was flodded in water. As far as we can tell there is no water in the camper, but all the rail road ties we had, and all the children's toys that sat out in the sand box are all washed away! So I have a reason to hit the garage sales to find more toys for the children to play with out there. Well we are also considering selling the land and the camper and be done with all the work and stress of hte up keep. Flooding is the worst!

Well I hope every one is haveing a wonderful start to their summer! I am off to create some more. I have inchies to make! I started a Year of inchies swap on SCS, as well as a Cow card swap! Come and join the fun! My Chocolate swap was a huge hit, had about 20 swappers join, and received alot of fun chocolate ideas. My Alphabet inchie swap is coming to a close as well. If you haven't checked out Split Coast Stampers yet, you must go! GO NOW! It is so inspiring!

These are the Angel Company stamps I am trying to sell for my mom. If you see any that you would like to buy let me know! Add 2.50 shipping. These stamps are all brand new, uncut and unmounted!
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I have been playing with my new Riley stamps, this is what I came up with. The card stock is from Walmart, isn't just the brightest paper ever. I love it! Makes you think of spring! Of course the bikini moose and grass skirt makes it feel warmer just looking at them! Just a quick blog today! Have a great Week!

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I have been working on swap this last weekend. I have a Riley swap coming up, so I created this coffee mug. Cased this pattern off of SCS, there is a packet of folgers instant coffee tucked inside.

I am hosting a HouseMouse Book Mark Swap coming due on Wednesday, this was my bookmark for the swap! I just love the little butterfly mouse! So cute!

I traded some House Mouse images for some Riley images, for a swap on SCS. Here is what I created. Guess I am thinking of warmer weather all ready and camping. It was in the 70's here all last week, However friday it was 38 for a High with just boarder line snowing, it was rain but felt and looked more like it was snow, nothing stuck thank goodness. Today it was in the 60's can the weather man please make up his mind? However now it is raining. Shouldn't complain about the weather no one has any control.

We had our monthly Stamp group get together this last week. Had a ton of fun! We didn't really get much stamping done though, however we did get alot of talking and taking notes done. I decorated water bottles for the group. I wasn't sure what kind of picture to add the pocket, so I left it blank. I think I should have put a flag or a sentiment on it though, now that I am looking at it again. I hope to decorate a bunch of these for our Fourth of July BBQ, out at our camping site.

Again I am thinking warmer and sunny days. We were given some shiney paper to make a card with for our challenge for the monthly stamp group. This is what I created. It is grillafella, with the stars cut from my sizzix then colored with sparkles. I had to include an envelope as well, stamped out with Happy 4th Of July! I know I am ahead of the game but if I do not stay on top of these things time will get away from me.

I am helping my mom sell some of her duplicate The Angel Company stamps. Prices Do NOT included shipping all stamps are new, unmounted uncut! Shipping should not cost too much! I am listing these for my mom, she does not have a computer but is in need of paying Medical Bills and needs to get rid of some extra stuff!

The Angel Company Idea Book & Catalogue fall/winter 2007

R=TAC2390 my inspiration 19.00 pg34
T2353 SassyCats 7.00 pg54
T2133 Congratgrads 10.00 pg55
R2028 blissfullyeverafter 19.00 pg57
T1237 Cats 5.00 pg54
T2351 Diggitydogs 7.00 pg54 Pending
T815 MountianScenery 10.00 pg 47
R=TC2111 Cuddlepug 5.00 pg 54 Pending
T2288 Sosilly 15.00 pg 59
R=T489 Stickkidz 10.00 pg 60
R=T254 Road Trip 15.00 pg66
R=T302 Rosesentiments 15.00 pg73
R=T1222 Farmfun 19.00 pg87
R=T2296 The Great Outdoors 15.00 pg88
T2515 BuggieChristmas 19.00 pg 97
R=T2306 leafyexpressions 10.00 pg41
R=T1213 relaxgorgeous 10.00 pg66

Acrylic Blocks pg 116
3x3 2.50
1x1 .75 I have 4
2x2 2.00 I have 6
1½ x4 2.50

Sizzix Thick Cuts Puzzle 15.00 pg 114

The Angel Company idea Book & Catalogue 2006-2007
R=T-1032 Birthday Sketches 5.00 pg78
R=T1009 peacefulheart 10.00 pg 100
R=T909 eclecticalalphabet 19.00 pg 151


Then I also have these, I am not sure of the names of them I think they are from a catalog in 2005 which I do not have If any one can help me please do!
T2345 Snail 5.00
TG113 Angel 3.00
TAC2335 sentiments So loveable, Celebrate Life Beautiful you, I love you, so silly, all in a shade oval like. 7.00
TAC2336 7.00 sentiments A day in your life, hey there, tickled pink, everyday life, What a mess, I love you with all my heart. Not sure how many there are in this set but if you want more info let me know.

T2337 Buterfly group 5.00 I have 4 of these
TAC2338 Group of Flowers 5.00 I have 2 of these

All of these sets are new unmounted uncut and still in their boxes. I have a tendency to order stamp sets and then forget I have them and order them again. Most of these are duplicates to me. I sold several sets at my last craft fair but since I found SCS I thought I would give this a try!

I will accept personal checks but will wait for check to clear before sending stamps, Money Order! I cannot take paypal or CC.
Buyer to Pay shipping! With the stamps being acrylic mounting shipping should not cost too much.
Let me know what you want and I will get back to you on actual shipping cost, send me a PM with you zip code and what you are interested in. Also let me know if you want the plastic boxes they come in originally as well because they usually cost more to send because they take up space!

Thanks for Looking!
If you would like to see pictures of any of these stamps send me your e-mail address, it is alot easier to do it that way for me.

Been working on lots of altering items, and such. We are having our stamp

group session this coming up friday! I have also been spending time watching Life time Movie network, or I should say listening to the movies and coloring images. I received some riley images in teh mail to make some cards with. She sent me the riley in a tent. I love that image so much fun and easy easy to color, so I may have to buy that image too. I'll try to post those later. I am hosting four different swaps on SCS and one is due end of this month.

Any way this is a picture of my cards for a tea swap. I have finished coloring the images, I just did not get a picture of the cards before I mailed them off. Still looks pretty good though right. The circle idea is not mine I saw it on some ones blog! I loved the idea so I had to burrow it.

Pocket Card!

Been busy this week the weather has warmed up! So we pulled the bikes out of the shed and I have been riding my bike and enjoying the exercise and fresh air. I have purchased a couple of Hanna Stamps, I bought some Riley's. So be watching for those cute little moose to be showing up! I did make this pocket card for a tea and coffee swap! Thought I would share this quick. I am off to play with the new stamps.

Blog Goody Winner!

Sorry I was MIA yesterday! My oldest son came down with the junk and is coughing and running a fever so I had to take care of him all day! We have the fever under control but the cough and sore throat is still there, he is hungry but it hurts to eat, he is so sad it breaks my heart!

Any way here is the alphabet inchies I have been working on. I have a swap going for alphabet inchies on SCS if any one wants to join in the inchie fun! I have opened up a second group and we need more swappers.

Now onto the winner!

It's Me! said...
Thanks for the chance I hope I am not too late! I see today is the deadline! This is an amazing folder.

So It's me! Send me your mailing address and I will get your blog goody out to you ASAP! I have added a few goodies inside the folder for you to explore and enjoy! Congratulations!

Blog candy reminder!

I have not had a lot of time this week to stamp, but a friend of mine asked me to make her a box and fillit with a few cards for a bridal shower! This is the top of the box. I added flocking to the bunny, which looks really bad here in the picture, so I added some more flock but did not get another picture of it before I sold it to her!



I just made this card tonight, took me about 10 minutes. I made it for my friend to give to the bride to be! I typed the phrase up on the computer, used prima flowers and brads the light purple paper is embossed using the cuttle bug embossing folders flowers I believe is the name of it. I am too lazy to go look it up. I found the phrase on SCS here from this card. http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/gallery/photo/793099 Elizabeth G. did a wonderful card as well using this saying, the bride is going to love this card. I just know it!


Don't forget to comment on my blog candy, My son will be picking a winner tomorrow afternoon to give a few more people to comment. I am looking a little pathetic right now with only 6 comments! I'm begging you!