Mommy Time

Morning All!
Wasn't yesterday a nice day? Had the hair appointment. Just the same old look, so you don't need a pic. Once I got home I did a little work in the gardens. That was a bit of a mistake... only spent a little time pulling a few weeds but I really felt it in my back last night. Could not get comfortable anywhere in the house. Long night - short sleep. Then on top of that I get up this morning go to the computer and there is an article on there about the importance of getting the right amount of sleep. Quality and quanity. I didn't know you could get both at one time! lol

Sharing my scrapbook page I finished last week. Just some pictures of Steph with Xavier and with her parents just before and after Xavier is born. The pattern paper is from the bulk buy packages at Costco. Cardstock is Bazzil and the metal embellishments are the Dollar Store. They've been sitting in my stash for quite awhile now. Once again the idea for the first page was last weeks sketch on 52Sketches52Weeks and the second page was my own design. Had to come up with something that would work with the first page. I liked the idea of the tabs and I was able to incorporate metal brads with the same finish to help tie things together.

Today I'm hoping to work on some kitty picture pages. Speaking of "Picture Pages" which childrens show or celebrity used to have "Picture Pages" as part of the show?
Leave a comment if you know the answer.


I'm outta this computer. See you tomorrow.

Yvonne

View Master Card - Caardvarks Challenge

Good Morning,

Monday and a sunny day, who could ask for more. I have a hair appointment this morning, early so I'll get that out of the way and then be able to enjoy the rest of this fine day.

Had a great Sunday. Went for a drive yesterday and got a bit of a sunburn but it was so nice. Stopped out at Masstown Market. That place is always soooo busy. There is supposed to be a cheese factory not far from there. Does anybody know the name or address? I would like to stop in. Also had a Stampin' Up workshop last night. Lots of fun! Thanks Ladies.

The next couple of posts have double duty. One, they are cards that will be done in class at the Cutting Garden and second they are also for a challenge on Caardvarks blog. The challenge this week is 3-D or interactive projects. There are some great ones already posted on their site.

This is an interactive card. It's called a View Master card. We all remember those view masters we had as kids. A few posts ago I talked about black & white TV well my view master slides were black and white too. lol If you look at the second post you can see how the type of seashell has changed. There are a total of four different images that you can see through the hole. This card was a little time consuming but it was the first time I've ever done one of these. I've always seen them just never took the time to figure it out. The card itself actually looks better in person. The pattern paper was a bit of a challenge to figure out how to use it with this type of card and also find stamps that would work with it. The sample is already at the store if you're wanting to take a closer look.




Have a great day and get outside. There are never enough summer days for me.

Yvonne

More Lattice & Prima Flowers

Good Morning,

I've had a couple days off of blogging. I did have a couple cards to share but just didn't get around to posting.
I was busy making in my craft room though and have some scrapbook pages and a few cards done up so will have something to share for the coming week.

Weather is supposed to be nice today so I don't want to waste it inside. Have to make the most of the days when the sun is shining.

Both of these cards I used my plastic template to make the lattice cuts. This is a great way to use of bits and pieces of double sided designer paper. A 12 x 12 piece sure can go a long ways. I did use a stamp for the background on the cardstock and also to stamp the sentiment. The embellishments are just Prima Flowers with a Dew Drop in the centre. Oh, by the way there are some new Dew Drops at the Cutting Garden. I was over there on Thursday.


Saturday I picked up some cool scrapbooking paper at Photo Memories. Kitty paper. It's really bright and bold. I don't usually scrapbook the cats. I have a couple layout of them but their looks don't change a whole lot. lol I just really liked the paper. Actually since Xavier has been born I keep seeing lots of paper I really like. It's always the really cool, brightly themed paper that I want. Haven't had the opportunity to use paper like that in a long time. There were other pieces that caught my eye but I was being good and decided I had to pick pictures first then the paper. I hate it when my practical side wins out over my impulsive side. (I must confess...my impulsive side did slip some really cute brads in with the paper purchase...but I'm planning on using those on a layout of Grandbaby!)

Enough rambling...enjoy your Sunday and I'll visit with you tomorrow. Stay tuned for some interactive cards.

Yvonne

Aprons - Caardvarks Challenge

Good Morning,

Post will be short & sweet.

Answer to yesterdays trivia.

Question: Why do we say "Goodnight, sleep tight"?

Answer: Soemtime during the sixteenth century, British farmers moved from sleeping on the ground to sleeping in beds. These beds were little more than straw-filled mattress tied to wooden frames with ropes. To secure the mattress before sleeping, you pulled on the ropes to tighten them, and that's where they began saying, "Goodnight, sleeptight."

These two cards are for the Caardvarks Challenge. The challenge was to make any shaped card...not the regular square or rectangle. I've been having lots of fun with this challenge. Stop by their site and have a look at all the different ideas. The challenge ends tonight.

I made the Father's Day card first and then I worked on the girly apron card. I used double-sided pattern paper. Thought this would be a cute invite card for backyard Bar-B-q's or an invite to dinner. Changing things up a little it could even be used for wedding invitations. Once I got started on accessorizing this card I couldn't stop. First I punched a decorative border in a strip of paper for the top of the apron. You know, a little ruffle. Then I used a white gel pen for stitching. Decided some white liquid pearls were in order for the centre of each scallop. Maybe some pockets would be cute. Three pockets later and posies for them. lol Don't forget some eyelets. If I would have had some white ribbon I would have put that around the neck as a strap but all my ribbon was too wide.


This apron was made strictly from cardstock. A little sponging with ink to two-tone the cardstock and of course some tools for accessories. BTW the template is 4 1/4" x 11". Folded in half. A 1" punch for the neck circle and the arm holes as big as you want. I always make my template out of a plain piece of paper first and then trace.



No trivia today. I'll have something tomorrow. Must finish getting ready for the Cutting Garden.

Bye
Yvonne

Chalks, Chalks, Chalks

Good Morning to all in Blogland!

The sun isn't even shining yet and I'm feeling cheery. Must have had a good nights sleep. If not good, better than the night before.

So....where you able to answer yesterday's questions....What cartoon chacacter said, "Th-Th-Th-Th-That's all folks." If you answered Porky Pig you are correct. You dont' win anything excempt either being really good on trivia or you used to watch the cartoon on TV in black & white. lol Just kidding - maybe you where one of the lucky ones who had a color TV! I'm really going to show my age here...does anybody remember when you could buy a see-through film to put over your black & white TV that would make things tint a different color. Kinda weird. Just for the record I was a very young child when we got our first TV. Probably five and we didn't have electricity as you know it today but a generator. Enough said about the younger years.

The cards from todays share are from a class I'll be teaching next Wednesday morning at the Cutting Garden. Chalks will be the technique of the day and we'll be covering chalks as background, with versamark, and with blender pens. So contact the store directly if you want to come and play. I might add there is always some lively chatter about an array of interesting topics. lol I shan't say anything more. lol

The base color of the cardstock on this one is eggplant.

Like the choice of blues and greens together.

Love the color combo's on this as well. Tried to use some colors I don't normally use. I think the word is "Challenge myself".

I've had a thought of what my next card is going to be........off to create.

A couple more months and I will be celebrating my first year anniversary blogging. I'm starting to collect a few items so I can have a blog candy give away. Sounds like fun and a way for me to say Thank you to all of you who read my blog. A couple of months ago I installed the live traffic feed on the blog. You'll notice it on the right hand side. It shows where people are from who are visiting the site. You can also click on "watch in real time" and see more information. Stay tuned folks.

See if you can answer this one - Why do we say, "Goodnight, sleep tight?"

See you tomorrow.

Yvonne

Graduation Cap - Gift Card Holder

Hi Again,

You're getting two posts today. Yea, don't get used to it. lol
Finished getting the groceries and the embrodiery floss I needed for this card. I know I have some already but I can't find it. I did counted cross stitch in another life. I obviously tidied up too well.

The card, idea, template was cased from Alicia Coulombe on Splitcoaststampers. Click on the link for the directions. I have some friends/family graduating this year and thought this was a super cute card. You can also fit a gift card or cash into the base of the cap.




Th-Th-Th-Th-Th-That's all folks. Leave a message in the comments section if you can identify the cartoon character that used to say that!

Yvonne

Baby Congrats

Good Morning Monday,

Week-end was great. The sun shone nice and hot yesterday. I so love warm sunny weather. Makes me cheery.
I had this card uploaded into my blog area for a couple of weeks but forgot to post it.
Catherine made this sweet little card when Xavier was born. It's so cute. I love the giraffe and the cuttlebug button folder makes such great borders.

Grocery shopping is high on my list today and putting some cards into the mail.

I maybe back later with another post.

Yvonne