Little Bunny Foo Foo

Easter is just a few days away.   I know I keep saying it, but I can hardly believe that the first quarter of 2012 is gone!   Yikers!!!! 

I made some Easter cards for our immediate family.   They are hoppin' their way to our peeps right now!

I used two dollar bin rubber stamps, that I purchased last year after Easter.  They were only a quarter each! 

I have been on this plaid envy kick of late.  I have seen others use plaid DP and I wanted to as well!   I did purchase the paper, as I do not seem to have many plaid or Easterish pastel papers.

I also came across my make shift paper light box, so I thought I would try it out for my photo.  It is pretty intricate ya know, three pieces of paper taped together {gaps included} and two score marks.  We are pretty sophisticated here!  For a 'light box' it still has some shadows!   LOL

I do hope that you have a great Easter weekend.  Thanks, for stopping by!

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Calendar Girls - March

The Calendar Girls have a challenge this month!  April, is our hostess this month and she gave us a multi-faceted challenge.

I am so in the dark on some things!   Do you know that there are color and sketch challenges on SCS?!  I know, where have I been? Yeah, well April knows!  She challenged us to use one color and one sketch on the same card. We could choose from three predetermined numbers based on our birth date. I chose my birth month (09) for the color portion and my birth day (17) for the sketch portion.

I have to admit that I was not thrilled with the color combinations.  I opted for 09, Ruby Red and Sage Shadow as my color choices.   My other option would have been Close to Cocoa and Tempting Turquoise.   That choice bugged me, as the brown was not dark enough and the turquoise was too bright when paired together.   I will go on in my admission, that the more I worked on my card the more I really like the colors together.

I went way old school!   Since the color and sketch were circa 2005, I decided it was going to be an all out blast from the past.  I even put on old music to craft to.

I used Stampin' UP! Ruby Red and Sage Shadow as per the challenge.  Both colors are now retired and both of which I still have!  LOL   I had to free hand the sketch swish.  I cut it with scissors.  Sssshhhh...I added the little strip of Ruby Red that is not on the sketch as it looked really bare on that side and I couldn't help myself.

I decided I was going to use Stampin' UP! stamps too.   I used two older than dirt sets that I have.   I chose my stamps so that I would have to old school stamp, no coloring *gasp*.   I used my colored stamp pads and markers.  They still had ink.  Score!

I used my Stampin' UP! punches for the sentiment.   I really was jonesin' to use my Cuttlebug, but remember we did not have them back in 2005.

I even had a Ruby Red button for cripe sake!   Now the ribbons are not Stampin' UP!   The pretty ribbon at the bottom that looks very Sage Shadow, was a gift from one of my CG's.  The ribbon that looks very Ruby Red, was from the dollar bin from American Crafts that I dug out of my stash.

I have to say, that it was fun to create like I used to in the past.   Try it!  I think you will find the same to be true.  I am working to use more of what I have before purchasing new.  The possibilities are endless!

Okay, so a little off topic, but usually when I am making cards I am listening to Pandora or iTunes. Remember, I am listening old school this round.  So, I am almost done with my card and here comes a song on Pandora.   It is well before my listening time, but it made me giggle thinking that we almost all have that one boy we left in the dust!  Thought you might want to think of yours too. Just think of him sitting listening to this song!   LOL

Okay, back to business!   Please be sure and visit all of the Calendar Girls. Their blog links are on the right side bar. Thanks, for stopping by.    Have a great day!

Card entered in the following challenge(s):   Make It Monday

Dueling Darlings - March

Top 'O the mornin' to ya!  It is time to duel with the Dazzlers and the Divas! We have a wee bit of the Irish to go 'round this time.  It should be really fun!

Barb, was our gracious hostess this month.  The Divas received a kit chalk full of green items.  So very cute, cute, cute!   Our main image was from Whipper Snapper.  We received four images to make one card, but he was so cute, I had to make four of this card.

I am sure that you have had one too, you know one of 'those' crafting days.   I had an idea in my head and was half way through creating the card and broke my paper trimmer.   Now who does that?  Certainly not me, the one who cuts one piece of paper at a time because I get all freaky deaky on frayed paper....oh wait, it did break!   So, I had to go with what I had already cut.  Is this where you tell me if I had not waited until the last minute, it would not have mattered?!

Regardless of need for a new paper trimmer, Saint Patrick's Day is Saturday. I am a quarter Irish so yes, we do have the corned beef dinner, while probably wearing some green.  My Grandma would be disappointed otherwise.  Do not make the 97 year old chase and pinch you!

Please be sure and visit the other Dueling Darlings.  Their blogs are listed on the right side bar.  I wish you the luck of the Irish for 2012!

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That Jeanette....She's a Hoot!

I have to apologize that I am a wee, okay a lot, tardy for getting this card to my friend Jeanette.  I am sure that most of you know her on SCS as Forest Ranger.  She has an awesome blog that has great ideas, check it out!!! 

In her last swap on SCS, we had an option to create a card that depicts what we think that Jeanette would like.   Well, I do know that she loves owls.   I do know that she makes me giggle.   So, when I was at the craft store and saw this die cut from We R Memory Keepers, I knew I had to use it on the card.  

I have to admit it seemed a bit strange to not 'stamp' or 'color' for the card, but when you are a hoot what's a girl to do?!   Here is the card for, Ms Forest:

I hope that you all have a great day......go give a hoot!!!


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Calendar Girls - February

The Calendar Girls are paying tribute to our furry friends in February.   Our hostess Kelly, would like us to have a pet included on our card creation this month.   The added challenge is to use the color red somewhere on your card.

I know what you are thinking.   She's going to do a card featuring a cat!  'Cause you know I love me some kitty!!!  Well, I am using a puppy named Harry The Dog, from Whipper Snapper. I was gifted a cute image from our girl Barb, that I had not used yet.   Harry, was begging to come out to play!

I remembered that I had a single piece of DP that would work perfect.  I have had it ever so long, so I dug it out.   I then used some ribbon I received as a prize from, Ms. Forest.   I had a little mini rubber stamp cling set that I purchased a long time ago for $1.00, that I used for the sentiment.  Here's Harry:

You may be wondering what Mia (our kitten) is up to.   She is eagerly anticipating her one year birthday in March.  We are still working on the care of her eye (dang shelter), as it is still a bit weepy.  Hoping that it will improve when she is done growing.  A good girl she is, but a kitten all the same.  

There is a heating/cooling register in our kitchen under the cabinet, along the moulding.  It is a smaller version located at your feet under the sink, horizontal under the cabinet.   It makes for toasty feet in the winter when you are doing prep work, or a great place to stretch out lengthwise if you are a kitten, while people are trying to work in the kitchen.  It must not be as warm there when no one is in the kitchen....

I was putting groceries away the other day and turned to get something out of the bag and this was what I found.  Luckily, I had my phone on the counter to snap her picture. 

I told her she will have to get a job to pay for a new Whole Foods bag, now that I cannot use this one that the cat was in, for cripe sake!  We like to ask her when she is going to work, or if any prospects have called, especially when she is all stretched or passed out in a blanket.   Mia, just gives us the squinty kitty eyes in return.     

Please be sure to visit the other Calendar Girl creations.  Their blogs are listed on the right sidebar.  Thanks, for stopping by!



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Oh, Brother!

It is my very favorite brother's birthday today.....okay, he is my only brother, but still is my very favorite!  He is seven years old than I, so I attribute a lot of the trouble I ever got in to him!  That did not work out so good after he moved out on his own from my parents home.   They would say, "he doesn't even live here".   I held steadfast.

While I still can hardly believe how old we are getting, it seems like yesterday that I was so little and he was teaching me all the parts of an engine.   I was probably the only six year old that knew what an Edelbrock carburetor was!    I am not sure what happened, but none of the knowledge really stuck! 

The love for cars stuck with my brother.   That boy was h*** on wheels before he got keys - okay and still today.  And no, it does not run in the family!  ;)   From drag racing to a sanctioned sport, if it goes fast, my brother is THERE.  

I thought this card would be perfect for him.   I received two images in an image swap.  There was a truck and a car.   I used the truck for another masculine birthday.   I liked the layout for the truck card and used the same for this card.    I will include both pictures for you to see.

I believe the stamp set is from Stampin' UP! and quite a bit older.  If anyone happens to have it, I would love to beg, borrow, or trade some additional images.

Okay, off to text my brother how old he is getting.  I have been doing it oh, about once an hour today!

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Oh, Mia!

It has been quite awhile since I have been here to blogland.....so sorry.  The holidays have been so busy with still a list to do.  

I did want to stop by and put a quick post up.   Mia, turned nine months old this past week and has developed some let's say 'not so great' habits.   Most of which were found while we were on vacation.

Here is her current 'like'..........

The planter my new place to sleep:

If I cover my face maybe she will go away and let me sleep:



Is she gone yet?:



She is not leaving, just clicking pictures:

Well, I am going to get a cat nap regardless!:

Yep, I had to leave her there.   Too cute-n-all.    Have a good day!