Hi Everyone!!! I just finished this card and I used the sketch from The Sweet Stop...I loved the sketch BTW :) ...OK story time, since I haven't told one in awhile I thought I would share my adventure I had yesterday. See I live in Hollister Ca in one direction there is beautiful Monterey, Carmel area BUT if you head the other way you have a town called Los Banos which is triple digits of dry land. Well remember I said I was going to go see a potential sister for Rocks, ya let's see Los Banos is a neighbor to a town called Atwater, if I thought Los Banos is not fun I got to see that the town of Atwater is even less fun. This area is what everyone calls The Valley. ..OK so off we go myself and both dogs, no prob but nobody told me that it would be a two lane highway with truckers in my way THE WHOLE WAY! so as I'm cruising with two dogs in the car and my fan not working in my truck I had to have the windows rolled down, that led to feeling something crawling on my neck, I think this creature thought my neck was a milk chocolate bar because he was just rubbing himself in ecstasy all up and down my neck till I could brush him off, as I proceeded to brush him off he falls into my cleavage, so as I'm trying to drive on a two lane highway mind you and get him out of my bra all while trying not to get into a head on collision or run into the back of the semi . He falls onto my pant legs so as I'm looking down at him he's looking at me and that's where I'm kinda saying to myself WTH are you, it was a cross between a black bumblebee and a fly! very creepy looking since I've never seen one before but since he got to first base with me I kind of had respect for him so I tried to get him to go out the window but no go! so I had to do what I hate doing and I smooshed him because I really didn't want him to have his way with me again. I was lucky enough not to get into a accident but as I am still driving another one jumps into my truck! I'm like is this the welcome wagon of The Valley!? sheesh! I couldn't put my windows up because ya we would have died of heat exhaustion! ..Well at this point I'm passing a town called Gustine and lo and behold what do I smell COWS! not the shrimp on the barbie kind either (said in my best Australian accent) but cows that are smoldering in the dirt and heat! Remember I can't roll up my windows so poor Rocks jumps to the floorboards and you can tell he's trying to sniff dirty carpet instead of cows! Needless to say my GPS said it would be a two hour trip O no way! I was passing semi after semi! I made what was supposed to be a two hour trip into an hour and a half! and then to meet the dog and say nope she's not going to work out. So we head on back home, well here we are both myself and two dogs panting in the car, it's even hotter at this point. I had a super smart idea and that is to roll down all 4 windows! YA NOT SMART because hey my truck is a pig sty and has papers and water bottles everywhere, so as Rocks is in the passenger seat and Eewok (Chiy's Shit Zu) (don't know how to spell what the heck he is) who is sitting on the pedestal that Tim built for Rocks so he can be next to us and look out the window, he was sitting on it, all 3 of us hear this really weird noise and we looked in the back as a Costco water bottle plastic wrapper comes barreling down the middle of the truck, then flies past Eewok who was smart enough to duck JUST IN TIME because it flew past us OUT THE FREAKING WINDOW!! I'm so shocked! so I see both Rocks and Eewok looking at me (of course while there tongues are sticking out) thinking that ya maybe it's time to clean the truck and we want to go home mom! before I could put up the back windows some papers flew out the window!!! so my truck cleaned itself out on the highway of The Valley! O boy!!! Sorry Valley!! both dogs laid down at this point. I put up both windows in the back and stopped at the nearest McDonalds and bought them double cheeseburgers..It was an adventure that I really don't want to repeat, needless to say I felt really old yesterday because that drive wore me out and by 6:30 I was ASLEEP and so was Rocks!!! I will be back tomorrow with a Friday Funny and a card :) have an awesome day!!! Thank You!!! Come Again!!!! Mandy
Hi Everyone!!! since it's still Summer I wanted to stick to that theme. Fun In The Sun :) ..I like the colors, they feel refreshing and this image is just to cute! Everything is from my "stash" ..I played with the sketch from Mojo Monday..Tomorrow I might be late posting because we may be bringing home a sister for Rocks!!!!! She needs help and love and I can do both for her. Rocks gets to decide if he wants to bring her home though so wish us luck...I totally love my hubby because I don't have to ask for "permission" from him to bring home strays, he's just the greatest!!! thank you Timothy for just being you..Of course his only concern is that Rocks is safe and won't mind that a girly is here. If she does come home with us tomorrow I need to see if she will like the stroller, just like Rocks (he loves his stroller) ..that way she can go with us everywhere too, she has arthritis so it's hard for her to walk, Rocks is just lazy LOL!!! I'm so excited!!! so have a great day everyone!!! Thank You!!! Come Again!!!! Mandy
Hi Everyone!!!!! I am so SORRY!!! I ditched my blog! but this week is all mine yay! so you bet you will see me everyday! I was gone because on Friday I started baking for my son's dessert bar birthday party, well after 16 1/2 hours of baking both Friday and Saturday I am done.. I am so junked food out blah! LOL! but now my baby is officially 14 and he had a great time...Now this morning as I was changing the toilet paper roll I had an idea! now we all know about the sour cream containers that were all the rage a year ago. After touching the roll I was wondering if a gift card would fit into it and WA LA it does! now you can't decorate the roll till it is sealed, so that's why you have a plain picture of the inside of the roll with the gift card secured. It's a simple little gift card holder but kinda a trash to treasure feeling to it and it's heavy duty ..I did crimp the ends, just because I like that tool :) ..I also figured out the bow via Pinterest..everything is SU but the ribbon...I hope you try it out. I'm sure someone else has created this but hey it was my idea this morning :) ...Since I missed my Friday Funny here's a cutey patooty picture of my Love Bug :) have an awesome day!!! Thank You!!!! Come Again!!!! Mandy P.S. The picture on the bottom looks like there's a wrinkle on the top left hand side but it's just a shadow. It has no bends or wrinkles :)
Hi Everyone!!! I was making this card while watching The Brady Bunch (I love that show) :) and while I was sewing I turned my head to see what Jan was saying well hello I need to stop sewing if I do that Duh Homer! so ignore my shoddy lines...I decided to use my Hodgepodge Hardware and can I tell you I have treated these tins and there contents with a hoarders mentality..see if I use them then I won't have them anymore...right!? well I took a deep breath and opened it reached in and grabbed the metal really fast. I adhered everything down and went hmm that wasn't so bad but I'm sure it will be awhile before I reach for them again, hey 5 years of having these beautiful embellishments means something, so I don't take using them lightly...everything is SU..I like the mellowness of this card :) have an awesome day!!! I can't believe it's Thursday! second week of school is almost over WOW! Thank You!!! Come Again!!!! Mandy P.S Jennifer I did my tattoo in 2 sessions 1 1/2 hours each one, he's fast! :)
Hi Everyone!!! I wanted to share with you my Beauty And The Beast tattoo..I have the best tattooist EVER! I will tell you if your on Instagram you should follow him, he is the best and once you see his artwork you will be blow away, his Instagram name is exclusivejuan..I will have a card for you tomorrow. I had a good friend come over today so I was relaxing and conversing :) Have a great night! Thank You!!! Come Again!!! Mandy
Hi Everyone!!! Yep I went there..I felt like playing with my Halloween DSP and stamp set all from SU ..can I ask why O why did they get rid of the silk ribbon!? I love it so much! what a bummer..the bat punch and the embellishments are all from my "stash" .. I hope you all have a great day! simple post :) Thank You!!! Come Again!!!! Mandy
Hi Everyone!!! I was able to play this morning and wow it made me feel better..I love this craft.. I think I used everything that is retired from SU except for the Red Riding Hood cardstock..the flower and red pearls are the only thing not SU but their from my "stash" :) ..The sketch is from Mojo Monday..I hope you have a fabulous day!!!! Thank You!!! Come Again!!!! Mandy
Hi Everyone!!!! I'm sorry for being gone..I had some medical problems that I'm hoping will go away soon..I wanted to play along with The Sweet Stop, so I made a really simple card because I am having a hard time with my Mojo. I hope it comes back by tonight. I may redo this sketch at some point this week...Everything is SU but the flowers and ribbon..I hope you have a great weekend!!! Thank You!!! Come Again!!! Mandy P.S Rocks needs a manicure/pedicure sheesh! :)
Hi Everyone!!!! It's been a long day and O boy I will be sleeping really good tonight I'm sure! So this card was made last night and Tim loved it and said my ladies will love it...It's a go. It's different but when you see it in person it's kind of stunning in it's simplicity but it has an elegance that I'm sure whomever gets it will absolutely adore it...The cardstock is Real Red ..the stamp set is Season Of Friendship #111776 ..and the bird is Language Of Friendship. I also used the coordinating bird punch Bird Builder #117191...O and the Real Red is embossed with the new Chevron embossing folder #127749..I hope you all have a great night! Thank You!!!! Come Again!!!! Mandy
Hi Everyone!!! well my son is now officially a Freshmen. We had a busy weekend and yesterday was nerve racking waiting to hear how his day went but he got into the car and was Hey I like my teachers, I made a couple of new friends and the lunch line is long so I had to eat my lunch in 6 minutes..how was your day :) ...so that was good to hear! Now I can start blogging this week without any worries...I made this card using the sketch from The Sweet Stop..I actually found a new stamp in my "stash" ..The DP is from Basic Grey..the sentiment, tag, ribbon, flower, brad and pearls are also from my "stash" ...I hope you have a fantastic day! Thank You!!! Come Again!!! Mandy
Hi Everyone!!! It's been crazy around here! My baby had his Freshmen orientation today and came home so EXCITED! whewwww!!!! Since we are slackers, we are going to pay tomorrow, yep school shopping two days before school starts..It's going to be so much fun (can you feel the sarcasm) (O wish me luck) ..let's see we need 2 backpacks, shoes, pants and shirts..so not a couple of things but a whole wardrobe..did I tell you guys that I have a really bad temper? yep I do and I'm so silly for doing this to myself but I know you will be helping me by having a quick laugh and say under your breath GOOD LUCK ...right? O I hope so..Banging my head on keyboard...I have been doing deep breath exercises all day today, so that's why I am so late in posting..My Hulk watch says I have gone 30 days without an incident, please let me keep that streak up :) ...OK I feel my heart rate going up so I will sign off with I hope to see ya all tomorrow :) :) ..Rocks just loves Dad :) ..Tim's shirt is faded but clean LOL! and yes, that would be dog drool on the couch :).. Thank You!!!! Come Again!!!! Mandy
Hi Everyone!!!! This is card is #3 for card class this month and I couldn't be happier..I love the colors! When I got my stamp and die in the mail I knew that I wanted to make a butterfly jar ..kinda like fireflies :) It's simple but I think it has impact, well it does in person. I hope my class likes it...DSP Patio Party #126916 ..Stamp Set Perfectly Preserved #126692 and Cannery Die #127822 Beautiful Butterflies Bigz #114507 Scallop Trim Border #118402..I hope you have a fabulous day!!! Thank You!!!! Come Again!!!!! Mandy
Hi Everyone!!!! WOW! is anyone else addicted with watching the Olympics!? Loving the volleyball and the running! I can't seem to craft and deal with missing out on the excitement..my TV is behind me, so now I think I gave myself whiplash :) ...so exciting! ..This card was made using the sketch from The Sweet Stop..the image is from High Hopes. The DP is from Basic Grey. Ribbon, pearls and metal embellishments are all from my "stash" ...Have an awesome day! Thank You!!!! Come Again!!! Mandy
Hi Everyone!!! I'm was just playing with my stuff and found these metal embellishments that I have had forever..I'm sure you all remember these :) ..I told you I keep things for a long long time! :) ..I liked the feeling of just putting things together, finishing and saying ha I like it..it's different but that's OK..So here ya go :) ..I hope you like it..It does say Happy birthday on the big metal tag but you may not be able to see it in the picture...Have a great day! I'm off to read some more...I have finished 4 books in a week and a half and it feels good..I tend to put my books aside when I get into other things (I hate that) because I LOVE TO READ!!! it is the biggest pleasure to me to crack a spine :) teehee... Thank You!!!! Come Again!!!! Mandy
Hi Everyone!!!! Well I have had a deer come visit me everyday for the last week and a half normally he comes at night time but now he hangs out here all day! I have been giving him apples and cherries..he loves them! and since he's not allowed in the house I don't care if it gives him diarrhea :) win win teehee!!!!! anyways he's here right now and as I was looking through my DSP I saw this cute paper and remembered my old stamp set too! so score! I also used the sketch from Stamping 411..I hope you have a great day! are you all enjoying the Olympics? I sure am!!!! I love Summer Olympics..Volleyball, running, swimming all kick butt...but water polo oui that is a boring sport LOL! but they have great bodies! :) ... Thank You!!! Come Again!!!! Mandy
Hi Everyone!!! I'm still on a Christmas kick but I promise this weekend to not have any tie ins to Christmas :)..as I'm looking at all my "stash" I'm so anxious to buy new stuff! but I haven't been able to financially do it, that is why you see paper and stamps I have had for awhile. I have been buying new SU stuff and in fact my package should arrive next week so I hope to use and create with those products :) ..so sacrifices had to be made and I chose Stampin Up ...I have also decided my whole bag of used Basic Grey DP I am going to sell and O boy that is a HUGE step for me because yep BG and me go back a long ways! but it is time. I have been steadily getting rid of my 12x12 scrapbooking paper and what a big load off my shoulders to not have to see them anymore. Time for change and that means getting to learn how to be really good at Digital Scrapbooking with SU. I am so excited to be able to scrapbook our family vacations that I can't wait to get started..so yes I will also be sharing my pages with you probably starting in Sept/Oct ..I will also be getting back into decorating sugar cookies again in a couple of weeks and that is super exciting to me too! so I hope you stick with me :) ..I love to craft! ..to the card...I used the sketch from Sketch Saturday but they closed the link so I missed out but hey tomorrow is a new sketch..all the products are from my "stash" ..I want to say the image is from WOJ but IDK ..I hope you have a great weekend! Thank You!!!!! Come Again!!!! Mandy
Hi Everyone!!! I just finished this card and I used the sketch from The Sweet Stop...I loved the sketch BTW :) ...OK story time, since I haven't told one in awhile I thought I would share my adventure I had yesterday. See I live in Hollister Ca in one direction there is beautiful Monterey, Carmel area BUT if you head the other way you have a town called Los Banos which is triple digits of dry land. Well remember I said I was going to go see a potential sister for Rocks, ya let's see Los Banos is a neighbor to a town called Atwater, if I thought Los Banos is not fun I got to see that the town of Atwater is even less fun. This area is what everyone calls The Valley. ..OK so off we go myself and both dogs, no prob but nobody told me that it would be a two lane highway with truckers in my way THE WHOLE WAY! so as I'm cruising with two dogs in the car and my fan not working in my truck I had to have the windows rolled down, that led to feeling something crawling on my neck, I think this creature thought my neck was a milk chocolate bar because he was just rubbing himself in ecstasy all up and down my neck till I could brush him off, as I proceeded to brush him off he falls into my cleavage, so as I'm trying to drive on a two lane highway mind you and get him out of my bra all while trying not to get into a head on collision or run into the back of the semi . He falls onto my pant legs so as I'm looking down at him he's looking at me and that's where I'm kinda saying to myself WTH are you, it was a cross between a black bumblebee and a fly! very creepy looking since I've never seen one before but since he got to first base with me I kind of had respect for him so I tried to get him to go out the window but no go! so I had to do what I hate doing and I smooshed him because I really didn't want him to have his way with me again. I was lucky enough not to get into a accident but as I am still driving another one jumps into my truck! I'm like is this the welcome wagon of The Valley!? sheesh! I couldn't put my windows up because ya we would have died of heat exhaustion! ..Well at this point I'm passing a town called Gustine and lo and behold what do I smell COWS! not the shrimp on the barbie kind either (said in my best Australian accent) but cows that are smoldering in the dirt and heat! Remember I can't roll up my windows so poor Rocks jumps to the floorboards and you can tell he's trying to sniff dirty carpet instead of cows! Needless to say my GPS said it would be a two hour trip O no way! I was passing semi after semi! I made what was supposed to be a two hour trip into an hour and a half! and then to meet the dog and say nope she's not going to work out. So we head on back home, well here we are both myself and two dogs panting in the car, it's even hotter at this point. I had a super smart idea and that is to roll down all 4 windows! YA NOT SMART because hey my truck is a pig sty and has papers and water bottles everywhere, so as Rocks is in the passenger seat and Eewok (Chiy's Shit Zu) (don't know how to spell what the heck he is) who is sitting on the pedestal that Tim built for Rocks so he can be next to us and look out the window, he was sitting on it, all 3 of us hear this really weird noise and we looked in the back as a Costco water bottle plastic wrapper comes barreling down the middle of the truck, then flies past Eewok who was smart enough to duck JUST IN TIME because it flew past us OUT THE FREAKING WINDOW!! I'm so shocked! so I see both Rocks and Eewok looking at me (of course while there tongues are sticking out) thinking that ya maybe it's time to clean the truck and we want to go home mom! before I could put up the back windows some papers flew out the window!!! so my truck cleaned itself out on the highway of The Valley! O boy!!! Sorry Valley!! both dogs laid down at this point. I put up both windows in the back and stopped at the nearest McDonalds and bought them double cheeseburgers..It was an adventure that I really don't want to repeat, needless to say I felt really old yesterday because that drive wore me out and by 6:30 I was ASLEEP and so was Rocks!!! 
