Cyber Monday = Craft Coloring Day

How many people are on their phone, i-pad, 

notebook and desktop shopping?

Most of us!

First I read all the emails I received for Cyber Monday.

Oh my the amount of emails!!

Once I placed my orders Cyber Monday turned into

Craft Coloring Day!

Then next week it will be getting on the rain boots 

and Brick-n-morter shopping.

Tromping thru the water and leaves!

When adding the embellishments - ribbons, bead and trim

I have a choice to make... what ribbon to choose?

Love the Container Store for ribbons during the Holiday Season!

I slept on making the decision.

When I woke up I went with my first choice...

burlap and black with khaki trim.

So slightly on the sides!

I added a bit of Wink of Stella Brush...

one of my favorite tools!

Power Poppy Feeling Fall Stamp!

The leaves and buckle are glistening in the light!

Now, that it is officially the Christmas Season

what should I color today?

Check back and find out this week!

Supplies:

Cardstock: Kraft - Paper Source, Black - Bazzill

Printed Cardstock: Graphic 45 - Running Cats & Dogs Collection

Ink: Adirondack Espresso

Stamps: Power Poppy - Feeling Fall

Coloring: Copic Sketch Markers: R24, R27, R29, YR04, YR09, YR18, YR23, YR24, YR27,YR65,

                                                      YG93, YG95, YG97, YG99,W3, W5, W8, E81, E19, YR65, BOOO,Y28

Die Cutting: Spellbinders Small Classic Rectangles, Cuttlebug

Embellishments: Burlap Ribbon - My Stash, Black with Khaki - Container Store, Therm-o-web 3D Foam Squares

Tools: Fiskars Cutting Board, Tomboy Adhesive

Friendsgiving!

I always thought I was not a club person...

now I am beginning to re-think this!

The First Thursday of every month is

Women's Night at Michelbook Country Club!

I have learned something each evening...

Played Cards - Hand to Foot

Enjoyed Wine Tasting

Missed Sushi Night 

(would of loved learning how to roll sushi)

and my first Stampin Up! Workshop.

Of course we had wine while crafting!

Vertical or horizontal!

Craft Both!

The Cards - Holiday of course!

I enjoyed spending time with new friends!

Just For You!

When you move to a new city or town you meet

 many new people - some new Friends!

People you enjoy spending time with

supporting or helping.

I have had a wonderful time meeting new friends
and by chance a friend from the past - 29 years ago!!

However, this blog post is about a friend
 my husband introduced me to
Sharon
Sharon is warm, considerate, fun, kind, 
makes the best clam chowder and a wonderful photographer!

Sharon is a amazing Mother and Grandmother!
Sharon is strong and determined!

I truly enjoy being her friend!

Just For You..for her!

When I began making a special card for Sharon
 tears rolled down my cheeks...

Sharon has been recently diagnosed with Cancer.

Yes, those are Vintage Buttons from my Mother!

Her Friends will be there for her -
whatever she needs.

Now, I am simply praying for Sharon.
Please join me in prayers!

______________________
Supplies:
Cardstock -Kraft - Paper Source, Orange - Bazzill, Peacock Blue - Core'dinations
Printed Cardstock: Graphic 45 - Mind Over Matter
Ink: Adirondack Espresso, Distress Ink - Ripe Persimmon
Stamps: Verve Stamps - Button Best, Flourishes - Tiny Flowers and Tags
Coloring: G12, G14, G21, G20, G24, YG17, YG11, YG25, BG18
Die Cutting: Cuttlebug, Verve Stamps Button Best
Embellishments:Vintage Buttons, Ribbon - Paper Studio
Tools: Fiskars Paper Cuter, Thermoweb 3D Foam Squares, Tomboy Adhesive

Hello!

World Hello Day is November 21!

I must send this card to someone special and 

simply say...Hello!

 My first stamp I choose to color since

 I unpacked my Craft Coloring Studio supplies!

Zig Wink of Stella Brush adds a bit of sparkle on the flowers.

The Power Poppy stamp is a beautiful vase with flowers

 colored with Copic Sketch Markers.

A lesson I re-learned while I was adding the 

embellishments to tie the card together...

Less is More!

The ribbon colors match perfectly with the 

Autumn Colors I choose to color.

At the same time my eye went to the ribbon first.

Also, cut the card in two sections...

top and bottom.

By removing the ribbon your eye goes to the

flowers in the vase and then to the wording... Hello!

Who are you going to send a special Hello card to?

Supplies:
Cardstock: Kraft - Paper Source, Olive and Cabernet - Bazzill
Special Cardstock - Cork
Ink: Adirondack Espresso
Stamps: Power Poppy - Go Wild, Avery Elle - Sentimental Stamps:
Coloring: Copic Sketch Markers: B32, B34, B37, B39, BG70, C00, C2, C4, E35, E37, E39, YG93,
                                                      YG95, YG97, Y11, Y15, Y19, Y35, YR65, YR68, YR16, R46,
                                                       RV29, R39, V95, RV95, R89, V99
Embossing: Stampendous - Detail White Embossing Powder, VersaMark, Martha Stewart Heat Gun
Embellishments: Queen & Co. Candy Stripers 
Tools, Fiskars Paper Cutter, Tomboy Adhesive