Vintage Easter...

Anyone who knows me... understands my passion for olde relics of days gone by. Warmth radiates from time worn pieces someone might have used daily out of necessity.

A favorite pass time of mine is to spend a rainy day wandering through an antique shop... reminders of my childhood or reminiscing of past generations ingenious inventions for ease of daily work. I'm a bit overdue on a day of wandering and reminiscing! Truly need to set a day aside soon. {smile}

Vintage postcards were considered beautiful works of the heart! {wink} Most often embossed with gilded imagery.

Today, Cornish Heritage Farms released "modern" Christian images by artist Aimee Nugent in time for Easter. Aimee's images are a beautiful way of sending words of encouragement, sympathy, baptism or wellness. These images speak of classic elegance that will remain in style for some time to come.

If you'll note the "modern" church image on my card? It doesn't appear so modern with it's distressed, time worn appearance?! My opinion is... CHF has the classiest religious images available to stampers. LOVE them all... {smile}

It's been a rather long day with the on-set of yet another storm threatening us with 12 inches of flurries! Another system on the horizon for tomorrow afternoon into Thursday morning with the possibilities of another 4 to 6 inches! Uncle, uncle, uncle already.... {sigh} Since we're expecting to be snowed in tomorrow... Won't you consider dawning your snowshoes and coming by to share another creation made with Aimee's beautiful images tomorrow? {smile}

Stamps:
- Weathered Wood by Cornish Heritage Farm
- Cross with Vines (Aimee Nugent) by Cornish Heritage Farms
- He Is Not Here (Aimee Nugent) by Cornish Heritage Farms
- Modern Church (Aimee Nugent) by Cornish Heritage Farms

Ink:
- Hazelnut Adirondack Dye Ink by Ranger
- VersaMark by Tsukineko

Cardstock:
- Suede Brown Medium, Suede Brown Light, Herbal Garden Light, Desert Coral Light and Frosted Orange by Prism

Accessories:
- Detail Gold EP by Judi-Kins
- Fine Line White EP by Embossing Powder Candy Store
- Adhesive Pearls by K & Company
- Dimensional Tape by Scotch

Tools:
- Sm Carla Sakura and Med Carla Sakura Punch by Carl Mfg Co
- Lg Petite Oval Nestabilities by Ellen Hutson, LLC

Technique:
- Heat Emboss

Wednesday's... PRINCE spaghetti day! {smile... childhood commercial} Thank-you for braving the snow and coming by to visit! Much appreciated...

Thoughts...

Sunday being family day... will lend to keeping it short and sweet! *wink*

Today's share is created using CHF's newest Fine Finials and Sophisticated Swirl BG's by Aimee Nugent. Sophisticated Swirl held a resemblance to ribbon for me.

As much snow as New Hampshire's received this winter. It's provoked "thoughts of" spring with rich brown soil and lush green buds just waiting to burst with colorful blooms... Lying dormant under ALL that snow! *happy thoughts*

Where to begin -

1. Create a 4 X 6 1/4" finished card of Kraft cardstock.

2. Using Espresso Adirondack ink stamp Fine Finials BG onto upper portion of card base.

3. Cut and pierce a piece of Herbed Garden Medium cardstock layered with a piece of kraft cardstock stamped with sentiment in Espresso Adirondack ink. Add copper brads prior to mounting layers.

4. Cut a strip of Suede Brown Dark cardstock embossed with Sophisticated Swirl in Copper EP.

5. Die cut a fern frond of Herbed Garden Dark cardstock pierced and mounted with dimensional tape runner.

Supplies List -

Stamps:
- Fine Finials BG by Cornish Heritage Farms
- Sophisticated Swirl BG by Cornish Heritage Farms
- Silhouette Blooms I (Kim Hughes Collection) by Cornish Heritage Farms

Ink:
- Espresso Adirondack Dye Ink by Ranger
- VersaMark by Tsukineko

Cardstock:
- Kraft by Paper Reflections (Michaels)
- Suede Brown Dark, Herbed Garden Dark and Herbed Garden Medium by Prism

Accessories:
- Mini Copper Brads by Creative Impression
- Copper EP by Judi-Kins
- Dimensional Tape by Scotch

Tools:
- Sm Classic Rectangle Nestabilities by Ellen Hutson, LLC
- Fern by Sizzix
- eyelet setter
- Paper piercer

Technique:
- Heat Emboss

I'd like to take a moment to thank everyone for posting some lovely and encouraging comments to creations I've made... Definitely warms my heart and brings a SMILE to my face!
Tomorrow is a brand new start to a new week! Go with a smile...

Fine Finials Cross

Easter is a holiday that "hops" from year to year between the months of March and April. Might this be how the Easter bunny came about?! *wink* Easter arrives March 23rd this year!

Cornish Heritage Farms is in the process of releasing a new line of "Inspirational" stamps by a new artist... AIMEE NUGENT!

Inspiration for this design was based on Aimee's Fine Finials BG being released tomorrow! Inspiration for me never starts with any one thing in particular. My inspiration doesn't ALWAYS start with a color combo, layout and/or stamp... sometimes it might even be an embellishment!

Monochromatic hues of eggplant and plums holds Easter memories of my own childhood. Copper EP adds warmth with the hue of "rose gold" to this simple creation.

Xtra -
1. Create a Cross template simply with strips of cardstock.
2. Fancy up a Cross with punches and/or decorative scissors.
3. Create and carry the eye with a pierced "layer" vs. layers of cardstock.

Supplies List -

Stamps:
- Fine Finials Bckgrndr by Cornish Heritage Farm
- Silhouette Blooms I (Kim Hughes Collection by Cornish Heritage Farms

Ink:
- Dusty Concord Distress Ink by Ranger
- VersaMark by Tsukineko

Cardstock:
- Majestic Purple Dark, Majestic Purple Medium and Majestic Purple Light by Prism

Accessories:
- Copper EP by Judi-Kins
- Bronze Brown Brads by Joann Essentials
- 3/8" Ivory Organdy Ribbon
- Dimensional Tape by Scotch

Tools:
- 1/16" Circle Punch
- Decorative Scissors by ProvoCraft
- Paper Piercer

Technique:
- Heat Emboss

Sophie's back in school tomorrow after being home ill. Sorry to cut and run, however I have an appointment with my mechanic for our SUV tomorrow early AM... besides yet another storm blowing in for early afternoon! *sad face*

Enjoy your R & R the next couple of days! *smile*

Kimmy Sh-ughes...

Heard or own a pair of Jimmy Choo Shoes?! *wink*
The name, Jimmy Choo inspired my own line of KIMMY SH-UGHES! I thought it was a cute play-on-words?! Okay, so I won't quit my day job! *LOL*

Since CHA is over, I'm able to share a couple of projects using Kim Hughes rubber stamp line. I designed these Mary Janes for Cornish Heritage Farms CHA display. Some of you may have viewed them around Bloggyland already... *wink*

This years CHA theme being fashion... brought about the Prism color challenge and promotion of Kim Hughes Collection by CHF. Immediate thoughts of darling canvas Mary Janes sprang to mind. New Hampshire isn't currently stalking shelves with these these canvas cuties. Off to the local second-hand store to find a NEW pair a previous owner may have forgotten in their childs closet... now "out-grown!" Now if only the fabric DYE industry would catch-up with the stamping industry! *wink*

Xtra -
1. Leave tissue inserts in shoes to be stamped.
2. Prepare "pressed-in" innersole if being displayed prior to wearing.
3. Beeswax thread prior to use for ease of stitching.

Supplies List -

Stamps:
- Bloomin' Beautiful (Kim Hughes Collection) by Cornish Heritage Farms

Ink:
- Brown by Fabrico
- Timber Brown StazOn by Tsukineko (inner sole)

Cardstock:
- Spring Willow Medium by Prism
- White by Georgia Pacific

Accessories:
- Birchtone "Vintage" Buttons
- DMC Floss

Tools:
- Embroidery needle
- Beeswax
- Sewing Pen (disappearing)
- Thimble (optional)

Technique:
- Embroidery

Today won't bring us closer to exposing the completion of my TRIPLE Challenge... *sad face* However... I will be sharing some "sneak-peeks" of CHFs' newest artist! *wink*

Have a FUN-tastic day! Thank-you for strolling by the neighborhood to visit.

T & T Challenge

While some were away at CHA...

The CHF design team members who were unable to attend CHA decided on a few friendly challenges amongst ourselves. Tuesday's challenge consisted of Julia's CHA Prism color challenge...

and Thursday's "limited supply" challenge was to use one or two backgrounders,
one image and one sentiment stamp. To save time I decided to "combine" a couple of challenges... The craziness of last week is what dictated my combining the fun! *wink*

Alright, so I neglected to incorporate the Intense Pink cardstock into my design, however you'll note the Intense Pink (precise match) brads! *wink*

Make sure you check out CHF designers’ Dawn, Kristine, Mary and Tami's blogs for their designs if you haven't already?

Supplies List -

Stamps:
- Jan/Feb 2008 Delicate Wings (Asela Hopkins) by Cornish Heritage Farms
- Leaves no.3 Bckgrndr by Cornish Heritage Farms

Ink:
- Timber Brown by Tsukineko
- VersaMark by Tsukineko
- Colored Chalk (Michaels -or- art supply store)

Cardstock:
- Papaya Puree Dark, Papaya Puree Medium, Papaya Puree Light, Spring Willow Medium & Birchtone Dark by Prism

Accessories:
- Intense Pink Mini Brads by Making Memories

Tools:
- Sm Petite Scallop Oval Nestabilities by Ellen Hutson, LLC
- Sm Petite Oval Nestabilities by Ellen Hutson, LLC
- 1/8" Circle Punch by Carl
- Lg. Scallop Scissors by ProvoCraft

Technique:
- Chalk

Blogger has really put me through my paces today with photo uploads, not to mention loss of completed posts twice today! I certainly had hopes of finalizing my TRIPLE combination creation using Wednesday's "sketch" challenge, Friday's "anything, but a card" challenge and Feathered Friday's challenge for tomorrow...

As always... I appreciate your swinging by to visit and chew the fat for a while!

Vintage Redwork Valentine...

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Redwork... is from the days when one could purchase "muslin penny" squares at a local dry good store. The squares were stamped with designs for ones stitching pleasure. Little girls would practice their stitches on these squares. Monochromatic being the color scheme, colors of red, blue or black thread were used.

The red thread was usually dyed with Turkey Red dye and only stitched with the one color. Washing and drying the stitched fabrics in the sun would not fade the colorfast red thread.

If anyone has more knowledge of the history of Redwork to share... please do! *wink*

My dear friend, Asela over at Hop Art Studio is so generous to share some Valentine designs with us... can't wait to see what you create with them! *wink*

Xtra -

1. Use Nestabilities for accents, frames or base of ATC's.

Stamps:
- Vintage Valentines by Stampin' Up!

Ink:
- Warm Red Fluid Chalk by Colorbox (Stamping Memories)

Cardstock:
- Real Red by Stampin' Up!
- White by Georgia Pacific

Accessories:
- Red Grosgrain by Stampin' Up!
- White Heart Brads by Source Unknown

Tools:
- Lg. Classic Scallop Rectangle Nestabilities by Ellen Hutson, LLC
- Sm Classic Rectangles Nestabilities by Ellen Hutson, LLC
- Paper piercer

Technique:
- KISS

Wishing you a Valentine's Day stitched in love!

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Horrible, No Good, Rotten Week...

My humble apologies for lack of posting last week! There was so much to do between snowstorms last week.

As if weather and such weren't enough... our washing machine decided to take a l-o-n-g sabbatical Saturday AM in the middle of a load! ACK!!! What do you mean you need a rest after only 11 years of service?! We managed to shop (does it come in RED -or- PINK), purchase, install and un-install old and new in a day prior to the next storm blowing in... much EARLIER than anticipated! *rolls eyes* Here's to a better week ahead! *wink*

Stay tuned for more eye candy to come. In the meantime... you can view a sample of my work
for Cornish Heritage Farms booth at CHA here...
I appreciate your checking in on me.

Wings of Chalk...

New Hampshire weather has us experiencing a two hour delay for school, which suddenly turned into a CANCELLATION! You mean I'm up, showered and NO place to go!

My creation "stemmed" around my friend, Asela's SOTM Delicate Wings released in January by Cornish Heritage Farms and extended through February. I {HEART} Asela and her designs! There's still time to add this beauty to your private collection! You know that old addage... snooze, you lose! *wink*

During Super Bowl Sunday I finally hung-up the stamps when I just couldn't seem to pull my creation together. Besides I needed to watch the New England Patriots get their hinny's whooped! *sad face* Today... with the weather an all... definitely seemed fitting to get the stamps out and finalize this creation once and for all! How do you think it turned out? Be gentle with me... *LOL* I think it may even fit the CPS Sketch50 this week.

Xtra -
1. Backgrounder too small... camoflage with piercing, ribbon or whatever you can imagine.
2. Remember to use a "workable fixatif" when using chalk in a design.
3. Hammered eyelets can be achieved with an eyelet setter courtesy of my friend, Joanne

Stamps:
- Jan/Feb 2008 Delicate Wings (Asela Hopkins) by Cornish Heritage Farms
- Pretty Pattern Bckgrndr by Cornish Heritage Farms

Ink:
- Espresso Adirondack Dye Ink by Ranger
- VersaMark
- Colored Chalk

Cardstock:
- Coco by The PaperCut
- Frosted Teal, Frosted Kiwi & Vanilla Cream by Prism

Accessories:
- Mini Copper Brads by Creative Impressions
- Large Copper Brads by Staples

Tools:
- Sm Classic Sq Nestabilities by www.ellenhutson.com
- Sm Classic Scallop Sq Nestabilities by www.ellenhutson.com
- 1/16" Circle Punch by McGill
- eyelet setter
- Paper piercer
- Krylon Workable Fixatif (Michaels)

Technique:
- Chalk

*Disclaimer - wings appear more green in color. However, IRL they are a bit more of a teal blue.

Expecting to awaken to another possible 6 inches of flurries tomorrow. Will we be attending the winter recreation program or not? We'll just have to take a wait and see approach! Attempting another design for your viewing pleasure, but today was like having several days attack me all at once!

Thanks for dawning your muk-a-luks and wading in to visit.

Prism Paper

...Color challenge contest.

The yummy color palette offered great inspiration for me to join in my first contest... evah! However, it wasn't but by the skin of my teeth and awaiting blogger approval that I made

it... hopefully! If not... I still had fun participating! *wink*

Winner to be announced February 2nd...

Here's my contest entry...

Cardmaker's Shapes "thin oval" reminded me of a large blossom found on a rattan or woven grass souvenier one would find when they visit Hawaii, Florida or places of the like...

Stamps:
- Cardmaker's Shapes (Mona Lisa) by Cornish Heritage Farms
- Cute Curls (Kim Hughes Collection) by Cornish Heritage Farms

Ink:
- Peach Bellini, Denim & Terra Cotta Adirondack Dye Ink by Ranger
- VersaMark by Tsukineko

Cardstock:
- Twilight Dark, Twilight Medium, Papaya Puree Dark, Papaya Puree Light & White Prismatic by Prism

Accessories:
- Brads by Making Memories
- Blue Crystals
- White Detail EP

Tools:
- Paper piercer
- Stamp-a-ma-jig by EK Success

Technique:
- Masking
- Heat Emboss

Heard of killing two birds with one stone? *wink* Precisely my "aim" when I designed it around Cornish Heritage Farms new release of Cardmaker's Shapes and Classic Essential Expressions yesterday! Dual stamping is definitely my style....

In case FeedBlitz failed to notify you? Scroll for yesterday's post called Birthday Blow-Out! Feathered Friday experienced a temporary delay this week due to the new release over at Cornish Heritage Farms.

I appreciate and look forward to the next time you drop by for a visit...

Birthday Blow-Out!

I know, I know... FINALLY! *LOL*

The whole purpose was to showcase the TONIC border system I spoke of here! My creation was coming along as envisioned... when the paralysis struck! Sentiment??? Thankfully, patience and tenacity paid off in the scheme of things.

My dear friend, Lynette sent me the most beautiful card using the butterflies punch with the TONIC BorderSystem here! Lynette did you notice that I accomplished this in under a month?! *wink/LOL*

Birthday candles are equipped with a punched border of stars as flames! The star outline and Wish Big! sentiment are from Cornish Heritage Farms latest sets Cardmaker's Shapes and Classic Essential Expressions released TODAY! Mona Lisa already knows that I'm "wishing" for a Cardmaker's Shapes II! *wink*

Xtra -
1. Create a decorative sentiment window using decorative scissors.
2. Embellish a punch-out or sentiment.

Stamps:
- Star outline from Cardmaker's Shapes (Mona Lisa) by Cornish Heritage Farms
- Wish Big! from Classic Essential Expressions (Mona Lisa) by Cornish Heritage Farms
- Polka Dots Bckgrndr by Cornish Heritage Farms

Ink:
- Pool Adirondack Dye Ink by Ranger
- VersaMark by Tsukineko

Cardstock:
- Spring Willow Light, Blush Red Light, Frosted Teal, Frosted Yellow & Sunflower Medium by Prism

Accessories:
- A MUSE Twinkle Stars from Ellen Hutson, LLC
- Barbara Twombley's Art Institute glitter
- White Detail EP

Tools:
- scalloped scissors by ProvoCraft -OR- Word Window Punch by SU!
- Spellbinders Nestabilities STARS from Ellen Hutson, LLC
- TONIC BorderSystem
- Star TONIC Border Punch
- Stamp-a-ma-jig by EK Success
- 250 create-a-sticker by Xyron

Technique:
- Heat Emboss

Have a wonderful weekend! It's a double header this week for Sophie's B-Ball team! On a side note... blogger's being difficult with my here links above where colors concerned! *grumpy face*

I look forward to our next visit. Until then...

Random -OR- Weird...

Whom tagged me? None other than my two dear friends Sue and Keri!

Here are the rules: • Link to the person that tagged you and post the rules on your blog. • Share 7 random and/or weird facts about yourself on your blog, we all want to know them. • Tag 7 random people at the end of your post and include links to their blogs. • Let each person know that they have been tagged by leaving a comment on their blog.

Seven random or weird facts...

1. A Coughing jag almost always usually ends with a single sneeze!

2. Braces have been a part of my life for the past 7 3/4 years and still counting! Add the orthodontist check-up right along beside the yearly mammogram, pap smear & dental cleaning.

3. Definitely not your stero-typical mall rat. I dislike shopping of every kind with the exception of stamps or stamp related items! *wink*

4. My tales of woe generally send others into fits of laughter.

5. A large portion of my height consists of 31 inches of all leg.

6. At sixteen I passed the written and driving portions of my test with 100%. Parallel parking was the driving portion... I was absent the day our driving instructor covered this section!

7. I hope one day to travel to FRANCE to visit with my dear friend, Jennie!

8. I do not snore... I stayed up one whole night just to find out! *snicker*

BONUS - Be sure to check-out the comments section of this post to learn more entertaining facts, as my friends will be adding their 2 cents I'm sure! *LOL*

The majority of bloggers I know or visit have been tagged already! HOWEVER if you've not been tagged... you have now! *wink*

On another note... If you remember this post HERE ? I will be posting my creation by tomorrow morning at the very latest, whether it kills me or not! *LOL* Thanks for having patience with me... Lynette!

Enjoy your day doing whatever makes you happy.

I look forward to our next visit. Until then...

Feathered Friday...

I have good news and bad news, which would you like to hear first?

The bad news is...
Cornish Heritage Farms temporarily delayed its' release of Mona Lisa's stamp sets until next week.

Now for the good news...
Your viewing a taste of Cardmaker's Shapes and Essential Expressions that will debut next week! Do you like how I used the OVAL image to make a "grove" of Poplar trees?!

Okay... now for the explanation of Feathered Friday's. I'm quite infatituated with birds of nature, not to mention my collection of stamp related birds. What better challenge than to create a bird themed card weekly?! Okay, so I slipped in two birds this week... the other's perched here if you missed it! *wink*

Xtra -
1. Re-inforce intricate punched images by stacking and adhering between layers.
2. Sponge using a sandwich baggie.

List of Supplies -

Stamps -
Cardmaker's Shapes Backgrounder by Cornish Heritage Farms
Stems from Bloomin' Beautiful (Kim Hughes Collection) by Cornish Heritage Farms
With Sympathy from Essential Expressions by Cornish Heritage Farms
Ink -
Denim, Espresso, Ginger, Lettuce & Willow Adirondack Dye Ink by Ranger
Cardstock -
Citron Green & Fossil by The PaperCut available at Stamping Memories
Suede Brown Dark, Twilight Medium & Vanilla Cream by Prism
Accessories -
Brown Brad by Doodlebug
Hemp Cord by Fashion Naturals (Wal-Mart)
Tools -
Sparrow paper punch by Martha Stewart
Corner Rounder by Creative Memories
Paper piercer
Technique -
Sponging

Tomorrow we're off to cheer Sophie's B-Ball team on! Then it's back to the grind on finalizing projects to be mailed. Enjoy your weekend.

I look forward to our next visit. Until then...

The Rummage Bin Give-Away...

Do you SCRAP? Then scoot over to Cornish Heritage Farms to view a brand new line of rubbah called THE RUMMAGE BIN that our designer Lesley Langdon has created... extraordinaire!

Interested in a free SAMPLER set? A sample set offered here here or

you can read more here... hurry, it all happens today!

CHF's gallery is stocked with inspiring samples using all TEN sets.

Photo courtesy of Lesley Langdon

Ladybug "Take-Out"...

Come celebrate KiM HuGhEs newly released Foursquare and Silhouette Blooms II with a wee bit of "take-out!" *wink* Currently available at Cornish Heritage Farms.

The excitement doesn't stop with KiM... CHF is experiencing a week of stamping mania with THREE new releases!

A fortune cookie card is a bit of a stretch from the everyday greeting card. Not to mention that it's packaged in it's own little custom "take-out" ladybug box! My intent was for my fortune cookie greeting to resemble a heart-shaped leaf along with a "leaf" friend tag on the handle! Success... well let's just say it's not "out of the box!" *LOL*

Behold more incredible creations in the CHF Gallery from the other designers -OR- another view previously posted.

Xtra -
1. Exchange the fortune cookie message for CA$H.

List of Supplies:
Stamps - Cornish Heritage Farms Kim Hughes Collection Foursquare, Silhouette Blooms II and Reverse Dots Bckgrndr.
Cardstock - Prism Classic Red and Georgia-Pacific White.
Ink - VersaFine Onyx Black and Adirondack Citrus.
Embellishments - Sakura Black Glaze Pen, A MUSE Creative Candy Mini Heart and Hemp Cord. Other - Coluzzle, McGill 1/16" Circle, Paper Shapers 1" Circle.

I look forward to our next visit. Until then...

It's Been A While...

Isn't that the truth...

You won't want to miss my friend, KiM HuGhEs Collection Silhouette Blooms II and Foursquare scheduled for RELEASE over at Cornish Heritage Farms today!

It's been a tad chilly here in New Hampshire the past few days. Impending shower of flurries for this afternoons commute. Hard to fathom... we were experiencing a taste of Spring a few weeks back with temps in the mid-fifties!

It's been a while... seemed rather fitting since I've been amongst the missing once again! LIFE definitely has a way of keeping me busy with Sophie participating in basketball this year, AES winter recreation program, creating a couple samples for Febuary's CHA, etc.... *wink* Not to mention my stampityness took an extended sabbatical over the holidays! However... my head's definitely back in the game of things! *rolls eyes*

Xtra -

1. Flocking can be added using a Xyron machine.

2. Extend life expectancy of chipboard by tracing, cutting, stamping and adding to your creations. Definitely... XTRA bang for your buck!

3. Colorbox FLUID Chalk inks are a great way to add POP! It appears to lift off the paper.

List of Supplies:

Stamps - Cornish Heritage Farms Kim Hughes Collection Silhouette Blooms II, Scratched Grid Bckgrndr, Montana Tree Bark Bckgrndr.
Cardstock - Prism Suede Brown Dark, Tawny Dark and Vanilla Cream.
Ink - Adirondack Espresso and ColorBox Fluid Chalk Chestnut Brown, Rose Coral and Olive Pastel.
Embellishments - Cornish Heritage Farms Camel Flocking, K & Co. Adhesive Pearls and Essentials green square button.
Other - Maya Road "Birds Of A Feather" chipboard and Corner Rounder

Hope you'll return tomorrow for a "twist" on the everyday greeting card... FUN!

I look forward to our next visit. Until then...

TONIC...

Nope... wrong kind of "tonic!"

Tonic Studios Border System was this years gift pick from our Local Stamp Store for a couple of stampity friends on my Christmas list.

The alure?

1. Little effort or exertion is required.

2. Allows crafters to accurately create perfectly patterned edges. Great for cardmaking or scrapbooking!

3. Exceptional value for your DOLLAR... never mind the ability to ADD-ON to this item for any gift giving season!

To ORDER this item, simply click-on the link provided to call Liz or Bette. Their always willing to SHIP anywhere within the USA! Did you know that thee T!M HOLTZ recommends TONIC products?

Samples to follow this post shortly...

Impress the "punch" out of your Valentine! Shopping... the other great sport!
I look forward to our next visit. Until then...

2008

Our wish for you is all the best life has to offer in the New Year!

East Coast, Mid-East & Our Cat...

What does my East Coast friend Shelly, Mid-East friend Lynette and our cat, Moxie all have in common?

Can all of you in Bloggyland guess? *wink* They've all grown another year older! Combined, they are 103 years old today, HOWEVER discretion will be used as to their numeric numbers. Mum was correct when she stated... "None of them have tails!" *LOL*

Wishing all three of you a SPECIAL Cake N' Candle Day!

I look forward to our next visit. Until then...

America The Beautiful...

Some of you are thinking... WHAT... Fourth of July this time of year?! PATRIOTISM should remain in our fore front 365 days of the year... everyday of our lives! FREEDOM is a GIFT given to us at the cost of many AMERICAN Soldiers for generations past, present and future... allowing us to celebrate Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanza...

Cornish Heritage Farms officially RELEASED 7 new sets in the KiM HuGhEs Collection today! America The Beautiful being one of my absolute favorites! How blessed and honored to be able to work with such a fabulous new release of KiM's!

Just received a cable from the NORTH POLE...
I was instructed to let you know that you've all been wonderful ELVES this holiday season, to go ahead and treat yourselves to 1 of ALL 7 New Releases... that SPECIAL Santa in your life will accept the charges! *wink* My personal SANTA instructed me to R-U-N over to Cornish Heritage Farms to put my order in lickity-split quick before the rest of you! *LOL* Hey... where are you going? Mind you... I DO NOT need to be told twice! *LOL*

List of Supplies:

Stamps - Cornish Heritage Farms Kim Hughes Collection America The Beautiful.
Cardstock - PRISM Twilight Dark B309-E, Blush Red Dark R049-E, White & Smoke Blue.
Ink - ColorBox Fluid CHALK Warm Red, ColorBox Fluid CHALK Blue Iris & Butter Yellow.
Embellishments - A MUSE Creative Candy Mini Star & Red Grosgrain Ribbon.
Other - Marvy Uchida Mega Scalloped Rectangle Punch, Giga Rectangle Punch, McGill 1/16" Circle Punch, Paper Piercer & Paper Distresser.

If while your out Christmas shopping, mailing off Christmas cards, running errands or whatever it is you might do... should you see a Serviceman or woman... what a wonderful season gesture to send them a warm smile, a Merry Christmas or even a "Thank-You?!"

I look forward to our next visit. Until then...

JOY Of Christmas...

Or might it be Christmas JOY! Do you have a preference...

In an attempt to multi-task for a recent NEW release, product spotlight and technique talk for Cornish Heritage Farms... here's my end result! LOVE a challenge, can't you tell?! *LOL*

This was CHF's Technique Talk for Bottle Cap Pins by my friend, the ever lovely and talented Keri of Pink Lemonade. This is a fun project anytime of the year! If your one who's already finished the shopping, wrapped, mailed and delivered the gifts... mailed off all your handmade Christmas greeting with a yearly family update... house is thoroughly cleaned and decorated (each and every room of the house)... already started baking the holiday cookie swap plates... then by golly you've plenty of time to sit and make some of these bottle cap pins JUST FOR FUN! Have you considered hiring your services to others?! *LOL*

Must admit... I'm NOT one of those woman... might this be one of my New Year's resolutions for next year?! *LOL* This weekend found me cleaning our living room from the rafters to the floorboards in preparation of our Christmas Tree. I did manage to hang a wreath or two and disperse other Christmas decor! Other major accomplishments were Sophie's new dress shoes for AES Christmas Concert this coming Thursday, sifting of the perverbal overdue mail of importance, junk mail & off in the mail, a wee bit of special cake n' candle & Christmas shopping for a couple of special gals, MORE Christmas gifts acquired and lunch with the special man in our lives... my hubby, Sophie's Dad! *wink* How was that major run-on sentence! *LOL* Hopefully you accomplished all you set out to do this weekend?

List of Supplies:

Stamps - Cornish Heritage Farms newly released Scratched Grid Bckgrndr and KiM HuGhEs Collection Christmas.
Cardstock - BasicGrey Fruitcake Collection DP, Bazzill Pomegranate, SU! Certainly Celery & So Saffron.
Ink - VersaMark, VersaFine Vintage Sepia and newly added VersaFine Crimson Red.
Embellishments - Bottle Cap, Barbara Twombley UltraFine Diamond Dust, A MUSE Creative Candy Mini Star, Ranger Glossy Accents, Pin Back, Detail Clear EP, SU! Certainly Celery Grosgrain, Velcro.
Other - Paper Distresser, Chipboard Paper Piercer & Paper Punch.
Technique - Bottle Cap Pins Tutorial & Paper Piecing.

IDEAS - Cover chipboard star with stamped image or DP. Punch two holes to attach bottle cap pin to your chipboard star. For easy "on/off" removal of pin use velcro for attachment of star to your card front.

Managed to accomplish some household duties with my cuppa this morning, along with a couple loads of laundry & visiting with you! Wishing you a productive day accomplishing your list of tasks! When I arrive home from work... there's a NEW RELEASE to prepare for over at Cornish Heritage Farms! *wink*

I look forward to our next visit. Until then...