Southwest Storyteller

Hello Blog Friends!

According to the weather on TV this morning, Santa Fe is in for a big snow storm that's supposed to last thru the weekend.  We shall see.  We definitely need the snow pack for the water shed, but I don't venture out much when the weather is bad and roads are icy and snow packed.  Maybe I'll get to stay home and get some things done at home that I've neglected lately.  That would be a good thing.

Today's card is an image by Stamp A Mania (SAM).  This little Native American Storyteller is one of my very favorite stamps.  Isn't she great?  I colored her with Copics.  The feather behind the Storyteller is also by SAM as well as the Southwestern border.  I will list the stamps with numbers at the bottom of this post.  SAM also produces their fabulous "Chunks of Turquoise" that are packaged in a jar.  There are many sizes and shapes, and I found a perfect stone for her necklace.  I've used these little gems on a number of cards and books and people love them.  I placed a metal embellishment in the center of each square in the southwestern border.

I'm still digging into my photo file,  and I'm sorry....only one pic of the storyteller.  You can click on the picture to enlarge it for a better view.

Thanks for stopping by today.  As soon as the sun is out again, we'll be taking pics of new cards.  Wanted to get it done today, but it's really cloudy.  Until next time......

"I'm so busy I don't know if I found a rope or lost my horse"

Supplies:
Stamps by:  Stamp A Mania - www.stampamania.com
Storyteller, Lg.  MR1106-K wood mounted
Storyteller, Lg.  MR1106-K-U cling unmounted
Southwestern Border, MR714-F wood mounted
Southwestern Border, MR714-F-U cling mounted
Michelle's Feather, Lg. MR1506-H wood mounted
Michelle's Feather, Lg. MR1506-H-U cling mounted
Chunks of Turquoise (no number, just name)
Copic markers
Embellishments by Making Memories, Antique Copper

A True Friend......

Hello Blog Friends,

Just got home for a sandwich break from the nursing home.  I hate to admit it, but I've hardly cooked a meal since mom entered the nursing home.  I don't think we've ever been through anything this difficult.  We take it one day at a time.  Doing the best we can.  

I wanted to mention to you all....if you have the opportunity to see the movie "Nebraska" with Bruce Dern, go see it.  It's really good. One of my part-time jobs is screening movies for five movie studios here in Santa Fe.  The recession took it's toll on the number of screenings, so I was pleasantly surprised when Paramount Studios called and asked me to screen Nebraska.  The audience gave Nebraska an "excellent" rating.  I understand distribution is limited, so if you're lucky enough for it to come to a theater near you, try to see it.  You won't be disappointed.  

I'm digging deep into my old cards to find something to post.  Made this a while back, and found it in my photos file.  It was a pretty fast card, no coloring.  A piece of black and white scrapbook paper for the base background on red card stock.  Rounded the corners on the chandelier sheet, added a red and white grosgrain ribbon with bow on the bottom, and then added some red rhinestones to the chandelier.  Backed the sentiment with red card stock.  Easy peasy. 

I[m hoping that hubby will be able to take some pictures of a few new cards that are gathering dust.  We haven't been home much, and the times we are here, it's been too dark and cloudy to take pictures.  We'll get to them soon tho.  Thanks so much for stopping by today.  Until next time.....

"I'm so busy I don't know if I found a rope or lost my horse"

Last Shoe in Blues and Greens with a Touch of Purples

Hi Bloggers!

Here's the last shoe in blues, greens and a touch of purple.  I used a green grosgrain ribbon on this card.   Changed up the colors on the shoe a bit.  A quickie posting today.  Off to the nursing home to see how mom's doing today.  

Wishing you all a very good weekend!  We're supposed to get rain/snow tomorrow and Saturday.  I guess winter is here.   

Thanks a bunch for stopping by.  Until next time.....

"I'm so busy I don't know whether I found a rope or lost my horse"   :0)

Turquoise & Teal Fabulous Shoe

Hi Blog Friends,

Sorry, I missed my own deadline on getting this posted yesterday.  Got busy.  Here's the turquoise/teal -- with a touch of purple and lavender here and there.   And of course, green on leaves.  :0)     Click on pic for to enlarge.

Hope you all are having a good week!

Fabulous Shoes - Purple

Hi Blog Friends,

I'll be posting three different colors of the Fabulous Shoes the next couple of days.  I thought about doing all three together, but since we've been at the nursing home 2-3 times a day, I've been running really short on stamping time.  Have patience with me....I'll try and make some more cards soon.

Here's today's purple/lavender card.  The stamp is by Stampin Up.  Scrapbook paper is black background piece.  Organza ribbon is used on the trim, and a little rhinestone on the "i" on Friends.  Stickles is used around the die cute.  Oh, and both Spectrum Noir's and Copics used on the coloring of the shoe.  I added a few scattered purple rhinestones to the high heel for some bling.  :o)

Remember...to see a bigger picture of the card, click on it and it'll enlarge.  That's the purple card for today.  Thanks so much for stopping by.  Until next time.....

Chalkboard Happy Birthday

Hello Blog Friends!

I hope you're having a good weekend.  Our weather has been gorgeous, so we are really enjoying the mild weather before we get the cold snap predicted for next weekend.  Today's card is a chalkboard Happy Birthday greeting embossed with Glacier White Embossing Powder by Stamp A Mania.  The background was run thru a dotted design embossing folder.  I  made this card a while back and can't remember if the flower and leaves is a die or if it was a stamp, and cut in layers. And I'm now wondering if I made this card in a class because I don't think I have that flower.  When I found the pics of this card today, I sure wish I could find the flower because I really like it.  If anyone out there in blogland knows who makes the flower, I'd really like to know.  :o)   I used green and white twine wrapped around card behind the flower.  A little red pearl embellishment is glued in the center of the flower.  I like the red, black and kraft colors together.

That is for today.  Thanks so much for stopping by today.  Until next time.....

Happy Halloween...a bit late

Hello Blog Friends!

A tad late, but you all know how life gets in the way sometimes, and this time.....I'm getting to my blog a day late.  Remember I said blog lag time from actually typing it all in and uploading pics is about 12 hrs turn around time?  I stand corrected...it's about 24 hours!  I have no idea why it takes so long, but that's the way it is.  I should explain a little more...."followers" receive the "new posting" the next day.  Now, if you log on to the blog, you're able to see the latest without waiting for the new posting email to arrive.  I hope this makes sense.  :o)   

Anyway, on to the card.  I'd mentioned that my friend Liane, had sent me the adorable die cuts from a Tim Holtz border/strip die.  I used the die cuts to make my ATC swaps for October, and wanted to make a Halloween card with one.  The stamp in the back ground...circles of dots is by Judkins.  I stamped the dots in orange and purple using Distress Inks.  The spider web in the top right hand corner is by Martha Stewart.  I found the orange burlap at Hobby Lobby.  The base purple embossed sheet was embossed with a Cuttlebug folder.  In the third pic you can really see the skeleton and bones...love that folder.  Spooky!  I used tiny star brads on the corners, and originally they were a brass color, so colored them black with a Sharpie pen.   

That's it for today. Off to see mom in the nursing home where she's getting physical therapy, and hopefully getting stronger each day.  Thanks for stopping by today.  Until next time...