The Problem Card That Just Wouldn’t Quit

Well I finally got my problems figured out. I wanted to use my new Perfect Details Texturz Plate from Stampin’ Up. The problem was I have a Cuttlebug not a Big Shot. I spent a lot of time trying to figure out the sandwich for the plate so I could get a good crisp emboss. I finally figured it out and was able to get a good imprint. I had started out with the idea…

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Technical Difficulties

Sorry for the late post today. I ran into some problems with my card earlier today. I am working on them but thought I would post my fair entries for you to look at. In the St. Mary’s County Fair I entered the following card. As you can see I got a first place. I love this card. I then entered the following items in the Calvert County Fair. You can see in the picture…

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Casing Myself

Happy Thursday! Well did you miss me? I have been gone for quite some time. I had a wonderful visit with my daughter and she kept me busy. When I got back I have been running ever since. I finally had some time to spend in my craft room and make some cards so I will have some for you over the next few days (maybe even more than on a day!). I wanted to…

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Calvert County Fair Entry

Sorry I have been missing in action for a few days. I have had a lot of fun with my daughter and we have been busy. We did 2 different apple festivals but I must say Maryland knows how to do an apple festival. They were quite a bit different from what I am used to. I am traveling home today. It is a 7 hour ride so I will not get home until late.…

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More Operation Write Home Cards

The weather here has been cloudy and chilly with showers. Today it is not supposed to get above 50. Wow I am not used to this (not to mention I am not ready for this chilly yet!). It has made it difficult to get pictures with the clouds. I had a brief period where the sun was out so I quickly snapped today’s pictures. These are more cards I made for the Operation Write Home…

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Operation Write Home cards

I have been making Thanksgiving cards for the Operation Write Home organization and my son-in-law. I thought I would share 2 of my cards with you today. The first card is a case of one of my cards from last year. The second is a case from a blog ran across but don’t can’t find it now. Stampin’ Up Supplies Stamps: Fall Whimsy, All Year Cheer (not sure which one) Paper: Always Artichoke, Chocolate Chip,…

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