Hi..I'm Back :)

Hi Everyone!!! I miss posting and making cards..I haven't been in my craft room in a week...So this morning I decided to just make a card and have fun with it..well I think I did a real busy card to make up for not crafting LOL! I used the sketch from Friday Sketchers ...So all the DSP is from SU.The flowers are from Prima..I did notice after taking the picture the sentiment is crooked..I need to fix that before I give this to a friend, her birthday was yesterday..Happy Birthday Jovanna! :) ..The sentiment and image are from the stamp set Crazy For Cupcakes #111618..On the cupcake I used Liquid applique to give it some extra cuteness :) The ribbon and buttons are all from my "stash" ..I hope you all have a fantastic day and I hope to be back tomorrow with a card and a picture of my first decorated cookie..Tomorrow morning is my first private lesson on the art of Sugar Cookie Decorating :) whoo hoo!!! Check out this ladies blog..I want to be this good :) :) ...
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Mandy

My Poor Bear Cub!

Hi Everyone!!! Well today is a real crappy day...we had to put Bear Cub to sleep..His kidney's stop working :( :( ..My poor Bear..he never even had a chance to have a good life..we had him 5 months and it was not long enough..We miss him so much already..I am going to take the weekend off, so I will post on Monday..please bear with me..I did want to leave you with a Friday Funny..Give all your pets an extra hug for me..and I also will be getting a biopsy next week, doctor couldn't say for sure that it's not Cancer so I hope my tests come back fairly quickly..this sucks..poor Tim..
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Mandy

Sarcastic?

Hi Everyone!!! It's been a busy morning..Bear Cub went to see the doctor and he may have stomach cancer..so blood tests tomorrow all day :(...Ugh! why can't this poor dog catch a break! I came home and tried to make a card and this is what I came up with..not happy with it but I'm stressed..My doctors appointment is tomorrow and I will find out what he thinks about this thing growing in my throat..I doubt I will get a biopsy tomorrow..so next week will be even more fun..I almost got admitted to the hospital I can't keep any food down and I can't stop coughing..so fun (not) and of course I have no luck I really haven't lost any weight..sheesh! at least give me something..So BC and me will be with are doctor's tomorrow :) great...so as I was making this card I sent a picture to Tim and he says the sentiment seems very sarcastic..I am thinking Ya! Ugh! I'm not changing it...so think of this as a bright sarcastic card..I hope to give you something better tomorrow...stick with me :)
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Mandy

My 1st Cheesecake!!!

Hi Everyone!!!! I don't have a card for you after all, poor Bear Cub has been real sick, so I have been cleaning carpets all morning :( ...So I thought I would show you my first ever Cheesecake, it is a Peanut Butter Cup Cheesecake and O boy it's yummy!!! Chiy and I are big time cheesecake lovers, when we went to New York on vacation a few years ago we had Juniors cheesecake twice a day for 5 days and it was the BEST Eva!!!! This is in no way close to Juniors ..I wouldn't even say this is the best that you will ever eat LOL! isn't that funny when you hear people say that about there food because the minute you taste it you think wow! this is so gross or wow I think maybe your taste buds are way different then mine because this has NO flavor LOL! so I wouldn't even think of being a braggart LOL! to embarrassing I would die of mortification..... but not bad for a housewife in California :) I can't wait to try a strawberry cheesecake YUMOO's!!!
So I will have a card tomorrow...have a great day!
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Mandy

Suagr Beads and Flowers

Hi Everyone!!! I finished making this card this morning :) ..I liked how it turned out..I used the sketch from Mojo Monday ..the DP is from Basic Grey (Kioshi)..I played with my new Baker's Twine..(I'm not sure if we are supposed to say anything BUT in the new SU mini we have BAKER"S TWINE!!!!))) whoo hoo!!!! It doesn't look like this Baker's twine I'm using now but still..awesome! The white gems are from Recollections..the image is from The Greeting Farm (Miss Anya)...The ribbon and charm are all from my "stash" ..the flower is from Prima I did add some sugar beads to give it more bling..I hope you all have a fantastic day..I think I want to make cookies but I will have a card for tomorrow too :)
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Mandy

With Sympathy

Hi Everyone!!!! I'm sorry I have been gone way longer then I hoped..I have been sick..when I went to get the ultrasound in my neck last week, the doctor found a mass that's 5cm on the left side of my throat, so I am sitting here waiting for the approval of my ins to see a specialist but in the meantime my reg doc doesn't think it's cancer but I was told that when the approval comes in that they will get me in to the specialist as an emergency... HMMM! ..so we shall see :( ..hurry up and wait.. .so I have been choking and puking since my ultrasound and that puts a downer on my craft time..But I woke up saying just getter done and have fun..so I created this card and I love how it came out..All the DSP is from SU Sunny Garden #119831 and the sentiment is from stamp set Thanks For Caring #121961 ..the flowers are from Prima..Now I have to mention my new SU love..it would be the Embosslits Beautiful Wings die #118138...LOVE IT!!!!!!!..I did layer my butterflies on top of each other..very cool! Well I think I'm gonna go try to make another card...have an awesome day!!!!
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Mandy
P.S..yesterday was my Mom's birthday and we had a sew fest ..I have to say I had a blast!!!!! thank you Sheila, Christine, Annika..My mom was so happy and thankful to her friends for making her birthday fun and special!!! Big Cyber ((((hugs))))

Only A Friday Funny 4 ya ..

Hi Everyone!!! Well I haven't been feeling well so I have no mojo right now..I hope to have a card for you tomorrow though..But I wanted to leave you with a Friday Funny!! I hope it brings a smile to your face (Disclaimer) Rocks was not hurt in taking of this picture hehe But I do feel he was judging me Shh!!!
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Mandy

Carrot Please

Hi Everyone!!! well I have a Ultrasound appt for my neck in a few minutes so I need to run..But I was just messing around before I had to leave and this is what I came up with :) a carrot made out of the Petal Cone Bigz die #121810 ..The cardstock doesn't match that great but I wasn't sure what I was doing, so when I make it again it will be better :) The DSP is the hostess 6x6 paper pack #121028..I did combine two stamp sets..the sentiment is from Easter Blossoms #122057 and the bunny is from The Nicest Things #120531 ..OK gotta go Have a great day :)
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Mandy

Curio..... Cammy...

Hi Everyone!!! I made this card using the sketch from Create4Fun Challenge .. I wanted to use my beloved but neglected Basic Grey DP (Curio) and a stamp set that I haven't used in quite awhile..It's been so long I'm not sure who the maker of it is :( but her name is Cammy and it says on the bottom Chelsea Dang?? I found in my "stash" these old Sizzix dies the butterfly Is (Butterfly #3) and the swirls are (Flourish #8) I did paper piece her hat and dress..The pearls and flowers in her hat are from my "stash" ...I hope you have a great day..
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Mandy

Because I Care (Truly) ;)

Hi Everyone!!! Well I am doing an auto post for today because I am off early with the kids to visit and cook breakfast for my parents..My dad has discovered when living here that he really likes my pancakes that I make from scratch and has really wanted some for awhile LOL! so both my mom and I are cooking some yummy breakfast and next Sunday I will be going back to there house for an all day Sew Fest for my mom's birthday, she has some fun friends that will be joining us and I am really looking forward to it :) So anyways I will be taking material to get cut and ready for the 20th too....I am hoping to make a rag quilt to sell :) I love rag quilts! I'll show you when I'm done :) ..OK so on to the card ..it's that time again, another sketch challenge for us to play with...My fellow DT member Marie created this sketch..I did leave out my top corner flowers because my image I thought was enough, so don't be like me, add your flowers..you'll love that extra touch (Promise) :) ...The image I used is Hostess set Because I Care #120118..The DSP is retired...The flowers are from Prima...ribbon and bling are all from my "stash" ....I did cut out the flower and pop dot it.So please join us at Sunday Sketch &Stamp..I hope you have a fabulous Sunday..See ya tomorrow :)
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Mandy

Boxed With a Thank You In Mind

Hi Everyone!!! ..It was so cool yesterday...I found a lady who will come to my house and give me private lessons on how to decorate sugar cookies!!!! whoo hoo I'm so excited!!!!! I can't wait to show you what I make!!! ..OK so last night I wanted to make a project..I found this cute box by ..inkingaddict... Very easy to make that's for sure...It's kinda plain because I wasn't sure exactly what I wanted to do with it, so simple it is and simple it stays...I used DSP from SU called Sweet Stitches #121781..the sentiment is Elegant Thank You #114484 .. I added Ghiradelli chocolates to this Organza bag..I need to buy some of that Easter grass to have on hand..I think it would add more to any project..I off to make some S'mores brownies for my hubby who has a major sweet tooth right now :) Have a awesome Friday!!!!
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Mandy

Here's my Friday Funny! Rocks loves his Build A Bear Bear LOL! ..so he was fighting with the nose that's why he's kinda blurry..Action shot! :)

Crazy ;)

Hi Everyone!!! I have to hurry and post..The card is a Gate Fold..I used DSP from SU called Celebrations #117164 ..I absolutely Love SU's DSP! Every single pattern is my favorite :) ..The colors in the Celebrations pack are phenomenal.. I also used stamp set Crazy For Cupcakes #111618..I used Liquid applique and added some glitter before I puffed it hehe..The sentiment is from the same stamp set ..That's it for today :) See ya tomorrow..
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Mandy
O O forgot that I made this gate fold card because it is a sketch challenge ..with Tuesday Morning Sketches ..

Baja Breeze With a Touch Of Elegance..

Hi Everyone!!!! Well I gotta tell you Chiy tells me yesterday that she wants to go for a run and I'm like yay!!! because a couple of years ago both of us lost a bunch of weight and it was an awesome feeling, so she's my running buddy but she hasn't wanted to run in so long that I was stunned but excited to go, well now I'm a lot fatter and let me tell ya my legs and feet have stayed the same so it's a lot of weight to force onto them..Boy when I woke up this morning I'm looking for the ibuprofen LOL!!! But she wants to go again tonight, I'm so excited!!! I love running..I really do..so it's exciting to have my buddy back and I hope we stick with it :)
OK so I made this card last night and hey I like it :) ...The sketch is from Friday Sketchers ..The image and DSP are retired..but the DSP is just like Elegant Soiree #117163 ..The sentiment is from Something to Celebrate #121955 ..the ribbon and pearls are from my "stash" ..I hope you have a great day :)
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Mandy

Tri fold Card

Hi Everyone!!!! ..Well yesterday I came to the decision to master decorating sugar cookies, so I went shopping, sorry for ditching you..I figure I didn't know I could make cards till I tried, so I am going to go with this full force LOL! And I also have decided that every once in awhile I will show you a recipe post but it would be with a card, since this is a card blog LOL! But I love to bake and cook (like a lot) and I thought of starting up a food blog but then as I read the ladies food blogs that I stalk, they get so much hate mail that it would not be worth it and it's a LOT of work! ..so that's what I mean every once in awhile...OK OK enough rambling..
I made this yesterday and it was just a trial run..I wasn't sure if I would like it or not.. but I do..It can be improved so please forgive the plainness of it..The idea came from Beate..she has a tutorial on her blog :) It's a Tri-Fold card..The DSP is from the Level 1 hostess set In-Color #121028..I used the stamp set that I believe is retired Birdhouse Mini..The butterfly is from Bigz die #114507 ..The only thing I made different from Beate's is that I made the inside a gift card holder..The Happy Birthday Sentiment is Birthday Wish I don't know the # ..I think that's it..OK gotta go Hubby's taking me to lunch (sushi) double yay!!! and shopping...So have a great Tuesday! BL is on tonight..
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Mandy

Sending Springtime Smiles

Hi Everyone!!! It's Sunday!!! Yay! ya all know what that means...In The Kitchen With David is on!!! whoo hoo!!! anyone else QVC addicts??? Tim and I have our list of what we want to buy LOL! ..So this will be a quick post because I don't want to miss any of the show LOL! and today is also my Nephews birthday party, he's 4..How fun!
OK so I made this card last night..I used the sketch from The Sweet Stop..I believe the DSP is retired but the image is from the set Peace Within #114312 and the sentiment came from Easter Blossoms #122057 ..The flower is from Prima..I hope you have a wonderful day! see ya tomorrow and hopefully all week..It's an easy week for me so I should have lots of "me" time :)
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Mandy
P.S..The movie Rango ..is so Boringgggg! blah but the animation is awesome!

A Real Oldie :)

Hi Everyone!!!! Yay it's Friday!!!! Are you all going to see that Johnny Depp movie Rango??? I think we are tomorrow, should be cute but if not at least the nachos and popcorn will be worth it.. Just sayin...So I have a funny to tell you because I am losing my marbles, so yesterday as I'm waiting to pick up Cordell from school, there's these Mexican guys who sell things out of a cart and I haven't seen them in so long..I was so excited to see that the "chip" man was across the street, so I grab some dollars but I have a problem see I'm wearing a pair of pants that have a magnetic button snap, why I bought these stupid pants I have know idea.. well because I am fat and have a Costco muffin, they won't stay snapped, so I discreetly get out of my truck stick myself back in so no one can see me zip of the zipper and snap the button closed. this whole time Rocky is looking at me (because he's my Co-Pilot) and is giving me this look of what the heck are you doing so as I finish pulling up my pants I tell him "don't judge me" and shut the door in his face and then I realize what I said to him and starting snickering and of course my snap came UN-done yep I'm not that smart..I really think it's all this new medication I am on ..sheesh! The End :)
OK so this card I made this morning and I found this old set I have had for many years, thinking it was SU but just now realizing that it says D.O.T.S on the side of the stamps LOL!! Oops!!! ..well anyway the DSP is from SU (retired) ...I used stickles on the balloon..Have a great day everyone! I should see ya tomorrow..
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Mandy

P.S ..here's a Friday Funny for ya all...Bear Cub ..Likes to sleep on our step but with his head hanging over..when he first did it, it was freaky!! but now it's just to darn cute :)

Birthday Marci

Hi Everyone!!! ..We brought Bear Cub home yesterday and he still has a blockage but doc felt instead of paying a $1,000.00 to retrieve whatever is in his tummy, to just wait and see if it will come out on it's own, so we are on poop duty, gross I know but necessary..and I survived my partial root canal, he only did a little bit to relieve my extreme pain, so I have more to do :( ... I wanted to make a card to relax and this is what I came up with :) ..I like how it came out...All the DP is from My Mind's Eye (Tickled Pink)..I bought this La La Land stamp a long time ago but barely inked her up, her name is Marci and she's Birthday Marci..She is very cute! I paper pieced her clothes,shoes and the bows in her hair..The ribbon is from my "stash" and the pearls are from Recollections, don't you just love the Recollections stuff that Michael's is coming out with...I totally do! ..I hope you have a great Thursday!!! I am going to bake a Carrot Cake, to make me feel better :) so I will see ya all tomorrow (Promise)
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Mandy

Stitch In The Ditch

Hi Everyone!! I'm sorry to ditch you but that stinky life happens and sometimes it's not all that good...Two things have happened..1st thing is my poor Bear Cub is in the hospital, he may have ate some of his toy and now he has a blockage, so he is probably going to have surgery today :(..he's been in the hospital since yesterday hooked to an I.V. ...and today I am headed to the dentist for an emergency root canal..I am in so much pain..the headaches are the worst and the painkillers I am on have me so tired that I went to bed at 8:00pm and didn't wake up till 8:00am, so I don't know who was voted off BL, so if you know please tell :) ...So I didn't want to leave you without a card for another day so I made this, this morning ..I used the sketch from The Sweet Stop..The DSP is from SU ..Sweet Stitches #121781 and the Stamp Set is Sew Suite #122009 and the PomPom Trim is Melon Mambo #123322..The flower is from Prima....have a great day
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Mandy