Pretty, Pretty Trims

These are some of the beautiful lace trims I received as a gift . I am so looking forward to using them as I'm ready to start something new. Thought it was so nice of my friend Elizabeth.First a friend, Gini, who creates beautiful crocket flowers and now another friend willing to share some of her special lace and trims with me. I am a lucky person thankful of the kind gestures of others.

Waiting, waiting...

I have been waiting for an order from a stamp company. I placed my small order about 20 days ago, but it never came. I emailed the owner the other day, and received info about it. It had been sent, and supposedly was returned to the post office due to no one being home to sign for the package. However, I did not receive any notice . Today... I got a final notice card. I went off to the Post Office and... they could not find my package.. after waiting about 40 minutes, the clerk returned to the counter and said, she was sorry, but could not locate it. I returned home, and my husband called the Post Office.About an hour later, the doorbell rang... and the package had turned up, and was quickly delivered . So be polite, but persevere and problems can be resolved.. that made my day.(I live outside Detroit in a town of 100,000-not a small place).Thank you Post Office.

Thanksgiving Blessings to all!

Have a special Thanksgiving or just be thankful for those special people in your lives . Each day is a present to be opened and experienced. Happy Papercrafting to all!

Just trying...

I had a card order from someone who wanted this flower with this bear image with torn edges. ( bottom card). It just isn't working for me. but I will work on it more . I had shown her Prima flowers, Ponsettias, a verse with no flowers... but she liked this one. I will think about it and try other papers as accents . Gotta take a break! A few hours away from the card and a brand new idea popped into my head. Just love that "scrap box of treasures" I own filled with forgotten surprises.
I found a lovely patterned scrap , coordinating crochet flowers,rickrack,and brads. Another scrap to add a birthday message and Bruno Bear is all set. I'll see her today to find out if this will work for her recipient.(top card)
Card Details:
Cardstock;Bazzill-Olive,white,tan,DP-unknown
Ribbon: Wrights
Stamps: Whiff of Joy-Bruno Bear,StudioG:Happy Birthday to You
Ink: Mementos-Tuxedo Black
Markers:Zig
Brads: unknown
Crochet flowers by Gini
Scissors:Provo Craft

Whiff of Joy Santa Cooking

I 'm back.
I won this adorable Santa from a Blog Candy draw. He is so cute and will be perfect for special Christmas cards. This one is stirring up a merry little Christmas. A friend from church shared some of her special lace trims with me. Thanks Elizabeth! 8-)
Card Details:
Cardstock; Bazzill-Cranberry,Lt. Tan
Markers:Zig
Inks:Memento-Tuxedo Black,VersaMagic-red Brick

Sorry,I'm away...

I will not be posting for a few days...something has come up aside from completing my card orders and I will be back in a few days.
I did find something great at the Dollar Tree. Among the items on hooks on the wall in the Christmas area, I found these beautiful snowflakes.They were on a garland along with the diamond shapes. It was a quick separation of the large snowflakes since they are on spiral loops and now I have some beautiful shiny treasures. I'm sure I will come up with something for the rest of the garland. There are about 20 of those snowflakes on the garland for $1.00. Rush in to the store as they won't last long if you are tempted. I just love finding surprises. Happy crafting.

Busy, Busy

I helped at our church bazaar on Friday evening and all day on Saturday, as I have each year for over 20 years. It was fun as usual. I usually make a basket of cards to sell there as my donation along with baked items. I did that and decided to make a change as well. I made many sample cards and took orders on those samples. Well , I was successful and now have orders for 40 cards. All the money raised will be going towards mission work and restocking our food pantry. With the current economy in Michigan, there are a lot of families to help. The room I was in charge of also had beautiful wreaths, tabletop pieces, outdoor decor,hand painted candles and ornaments, fancy pins,and tree ornaments. I heard at church yesterday that my area sold $700.00 alone. I was so busy and I am happy that I was able to help once again. It is such a fun time to spend with our church family and visitors alike.