July 21, 2012

Wow!  It has been a busy, HOT summer!  I finally won the battle with the new computer, I think.  I had to get some new software since most of my old software was not compatible with Windows 7.  Still need a photo editor, but that will have to wait.

I have managed to completely reorganize my papercrafting area.  Just needs a bit of fine tuning, but at least it is useable again!  Yay!  I have several projects in progress and hope to get them finished and posted soon.

So many delays getting time for the blog posts, but hey, life happens, right?  Hope you are all having a wonderful summer!

Technical difficulties

We had to replace our computer and I just realized that I do not have photo editing software that is compatible with the new one!  It's always something, isn't it?  Meanwhile, I am getting my house in order (literally) and even starting to get some card design ideas to form!  Hopefully, I will have something creative to post soon!  Have a happy summer everyone!

Still sidetracked...

Reorganizing the craft area has led to a whole house reorganization.  While I have made an occasional card, I am still busy with organizing and storage options.  Also, it is past time for a major sort and toss of things that are no longer used.  Hoping to get a pic of my latest card swap posted this week.  Stay tuned!

Still busy, how about you?

My life has still been excessively busy lately.  I did get a lot of reorganizing done in my craft area today, and I am hoping this will help me be able to craft more.  Once everything has a place and is in its place, that is.  I need to finish getting my newest Cricut cartridges put into the new storage system, and also get them registered.  Then I really need to figure out how exactly I want to store my unmounted stamps.  I have tried several methods and am unhappy with everything so far.

Today was a beautiful day, and I spent so much of it in the basement!  LOL  Totally missed it.  I hope tomorrow is nice.  I need to get out and enjoy some sunshine!

Have a blessed Easter weekend everyone!

Thinking of You/Sympathy Card

I found this general card idea on pinterest.  I used the SU! Hello Doily stamp with soft suede for the background, and a floral on the bottom using cherry cobbler.  The sentiment stamp is also from an SU! set.  The card base is A2 size.  A few matching dew drops complete the card.

February card swap

February's card theme was baby shower.  Using the Cricut Wrap It Up cartridge, I cut a 5.25" baby bottle card and matching ring.  I used EK Success 1.75" circle punch and 2" scalloped circle punch for the stamped image and frame.  These were very easy to make, and turned out very cute.

This blog has been temporarily interrupted...

...by life!  The holidays were a very busy time, but it was wonderful to spend the time with our families.  There has been a change in my work schedule, and I am working more hours every week.  I am also in the midst of reorganizing my crafting area.  Once I have things put away and in their new homes, I will be getting back to my crafting as usual.