What!! No social network?

Yes, you heard me correct. I deleted my on-line profiles from Facebook & Myspace.  I was using these sites to keep in touch and connect with family and friends while here in Arizona. But I guess I sort of grew tired of them, I wanted more privacy and to not be easily tracked down by just anyone.  As contradictive as this sounds (because I still have this blog) But I also grew tired of constantly being asked to be someone’s farm neighbor or invited for coffee with someone in Cafe world. I never got into playing those games and I am certainly not saying anything bad about the people who do play them, they just are not for me.  The spare time I do have is spent with my family and at my craft table.  My free time is limited and I want to spend it doing what I love best. Creating and sharing with people who are interested in what I have to share and say.

So with that, today’s card is definitely for the birds. If you can’t beat them, go find something else to do!

Ingredients:

SU DSP Flock together

SU Ribbon SO Saffron

Bella Baubles, Memento ink, Copic Markers,

Stamps: MFT  hanging with my peeps

I look forward to seeing you more and spending more time on my blog,  See ya ~Angela

Under the Sea and back near there too!

Hello! I’m so happy to be back, I have to admit that was a bit longer then a cat nap. More like a long power nap. Which is just what I needed.  As it turns out we are moving back home, to California. In CA we lived near the Channel Islands, and we are moving back to our same house. I miss the salty smell of the ocean, the fresh produce at the farmers markets, but most of all, I miss my family and friends back home! As for Arizona, I did enjoy the tranquility of this little 5 light town.  And there will be much more to miss once we are gone. You know the saying:

“ don’t know what you got till it’s gone?”  So anyway in the midst of all our packing my Aunt Diane called to let me know she is going to be a grandma for the first time ever and she is super excited. She asked if I could make the invitations for the baby shower. All though I am super busy I just can’t say No to my Auntie. She is doing an Under the Sea themed shower and it’s a boy.  Here is what I came up with.

I just love the way they came out. Thanks to my daughter Tyla who helped me color in the images, She is a prisma & gamsol queen. We were able to finish these up and continue with our packing in no time.

Here is what we used:

Stamps by Our Craft Lounge: Bubbles

Making Memories DSP

Stock Grosgrain ribbon

Memento Ink

SU Tempting turquoise to ink around the edges

Spellbinders Labels eight

Prisma Colored pencils

Baby oil - instead of Odorless mineral spirits (since my daughter was helping I did not want harmful fumes around her)

Stickles in Icicle to add some shimmer on the star

 

I’m glad you stopped by and hopefully I will be back soon with something new  to show you ~ Angela

Taking a blog Cat Nap

I just want to let everyone know I will not be blogging for a bit. I have things that require my full attention & as much as I love blogging I simply won’t have the time. Thanks for understanding ~ Angela

By the way, anyone want this adorable cat named Coby? J/K this is my daughter’s cat and she would kill me if I gave him away.

Easter Bunny and Friend

Wow wow wow, I can’t believe we are already in April! How time flies when we’re having fun. I just finished making my kids Easter baskets and I had these two fun creations to add. This is not something I created on my own I got the idea from http://dreamcreateandshare.blogspot.com

But are they not just too cute?  Boy and Girl, perfect for my 2.

 

I had to improvise as I did not have all the same tools Tammy used but I think they turned out A-OK none the less. If you are interested in trying to make this duo hop over to her blog, she’s got some fabulous creations.

 

 

I hope everyone has a fantastic holiday and we’ll be seeing you around. ~Angela

Hello Sunshine and thanks a bunch!

Hi All. It seems so long since I posted a project. I have been keeping busy with the kids. This was the first week back to school so it’s always a challenge to get back in the swing of things. But I’m back, and I have something super cute to show you! Look at this card & container set I made. The container is altered from a recycled Oatmeal container. I tell ya, I don’t throw away anything that can be reused or recreated into something crafty. I just have to hide it or my kids will put it in the recycle bin. 

INGREDIENTS:

Lady bug and Friends “Hello Sunshine” stamp.

Tuxedo Black Memento ink & Copic markers

Score-tape (sookwang)

Pink satin ribbon, Nestabilities long rectangle

Handmade background Designer paper on the canister by stamping “kindness” from my favorite SU “Define your life”  in Sepia ink on barely banana card stock.

Basic Grey DP in two Scoops. Which again, was another thing that was recycled in this project. I had a bunch of scraps and I love this DP so I scattered all the strips on top of my handmade DP. Everything is held in place and sealed with mod podge.

Kaiser pearls, icicle stickles, 1- Prima flower, & bella baubles. Here is a view from the top.

I hope you enjoyed my project and as always if you have any questions please feel free to send me an e-mail or comment. Have a fantastic day and see you soon. ~ Angela

Play date at Rotary Park

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Hi and happy Thursday to you all. My back has been improving with each day, thank you for all your well wishes. Yesterday Ty & Josh had a play date with our friends Charlie and Payton. We met up with them at Rotary Park in Bullhead City. It’s a great park because it has access to the Colorado River. So much fun to allow the kids to play at the park and then cool down in the river. Since my back is still a little sore, I only allowed them to get their feet wet. Plus the river is wicked cold and has a strong under current.

Here is one of my Favorite pictures of the day.

You can see how sunny it was by the reflection on the water. Not sure if you can tell, but Josh recently lost his 2 bottom teeth. He was so happy when the tooth fairy came. He wondered if maybe it was “The Rock” Dwayne Johnson that delivered his loot. I could tell you this much, If “The rock” were in our house Mommy would have stood up all night to catch a glimpse of him ;) hee hee

we are going to enjoy the rest of what’s left of spring break. They start school on Monday. Yeah, you can say things are a little backwards here. But enjoying the time off none the less. Hope you have a great day and see ya around. ~ Angela

PS. I am in search of a new camera, the one I have now is a Canon Powershot SD300, I want more of a professional grade. If you love your camera and would recommend it, let me know what have have.

Lucky to have you, friend!

Hi Guys.. Today’s post will be short. I threw out my back yesterday :( I was bending in an awkward position , while helping my lil boy in the shower. I heard a quiet pop and then enough pain to bring me to my knee’s. I am doing ok and trying to walk it out but sitting and typing on the computer seems to agitate the muscles. I guess I will have to work harder on strengthening my core muscles. 

I wanted to wish you all a Happy St. Patrick’s Day.

This lil Cutie is another E. Bell design. Can’t get enough of these guardian angels from WOJ.

I was able to try out some of my new toys. The background stamp is SU Tres Chic. I also used Define Your Life from SU.  See Below.

Lucky Me, Tom’s nice Auntie gave me this set. Thanks Rachel!

 

Here’s a close up of Melinda Blowing kisses I used heat and stick with dazzling diamonds on her wings and Hearts. Glossy accents on her bracelet. Colored in Image with my Copics.

I hope you enjoyed my creation for St. Patrick’s Day. I really am lucky to have you as a blog friend. And thank you for all your wonderful comments!  Have a wonderful day and don’t forget to wear green. ~Angela