Holy Cow!

Thursday, July 26, 2012

You send me soaring...


I tried doing this card yesterday and it was sending me into orbit (get it... kite... orbit... geez I crack myself up!).  Anyway, first I couldn't find the tutorial anywhere.  And I'm not the best navigator of the internet.  So, I posted a request on the OWH facebook page and it didn't take long for someone to respond.  It was part of the Scrap Wrangler video... duh!  Second, I didn't have a scoring board so when I folded to make the lines, they weren't straight which caused their own headaches.  Third, my paper cutter is in desperate need of sharpening... again.  So, after tossing yucky kites all over the room last night, I gave up until today.  First thing I did this morning was buy a scoring board by Martha Stewart from Michaels with my 50% off coupon... yeah!!  I also purchased some colorful papers that seem kid friendly to me.  And tomorrow, on my way out of town, I'll drop off my cutter to be sharpened.  It's amazing what a new day can do for you... :)

 

Friday, July 20, 2012

THIS is why...

So, I head down to the mailbox today and discover this...


I haven't ever needed confirmation on why I make cards for Operation Write Home and send "Any Hero" letters to our soldiers overseas but let me tell you the swelling in my heart when I read this note!  It was completely overwhelming!  And, THIS is why...

I don't know who made this card but let me tell you the joy it brought ME to receive this handmade card in the mail.  Whoever you are... thank-you!   


Wednesday, July 18, 2012

Early Bird Card Drive...



 I really didn't think I'd have enough for a shipment to Operation Write Home this month since yesterday was my first day back to making cards. However, with all the cards I left in my card rack for the family to oogle over while they were here AND the Christmas cards I've been making in a challenge with another cardmaker (see side-bar), I had enough to enter into the Early Bird Card Drive ! Add to that 31 "Any Hero" cards from the students at MHS that I did before family came and voilĂ ... a shipment for July! 

Tuesday, July 17, 2012

Where have I been?

And did you miss me?  Zack, Ernie and I had the most EXCELLENT vacation in a cottage, on the beach, in Maine with my two brothers, their significant others and children the first week of July.  It has taken me this long (ten days) to recover.  I can't WAIT to do it again...

SO... back to crafting! 


I kinda just threw these together after CASEing one Sherry had sent me in an email.  The paper is all from K&Company's "Tim Coffey" collection.  I punched the flourish from the same paper.  I thought my bottom bordered piece was too tall so I added the ribbon and LOVED it!  The sentiment is from Sherry.  She and I have exchanged some sentiments to broaden our card making capabilities.  It's great to try new things... :)