Sylvia's Stamping Corner

A BUSY TUESDAY, BUT THERE WAS TIME TO SCRAPBOOK

Usually, my husband is off on Tuesday. But, today they needed him to work. So all the things I usually have him do, I had to do. I spent most of the morning running errands. I got the last of the ebay items shipped, got my car tag paid for, and did the shopping for the week. That was just a few of my running around items. I picked garden, though that was late this evening and watered.

I got a 12" x 12" scrapbook kit from UPS today. It came about 2pm. I opened it because it had new software that I wanted. I thought I would sit down and do the kit for a present that I need this week. So I spent the afternoon and about an hour after supper working on it. Remember it was a kit. I only did the page, no pictures. I do not really like kits, but I knew that the person I did it for would like it. Anyway, one gift down, yeah!!!!

Of course I can not give a gift without a card, so this evening I sat down to make a card. I got one done that I hope this person likes. I will probably think of more that I could do to the card tomorrow, but am finished for the night. I am also posting three of the pictures I tried to post last night of my banner. Typepad was just not cooperating so I finally gave up. My husband is off tomorrow. The plan however, is for me to finish the garland and work on the cards for the World Card Day event I have planned for Sunday. Hope you will celebrate too. Stamps copyright StampinUp. Design copyrights Sylvia Nelson.

MY HALLOWEEN BANNER IS NEARLY FINISHED

I spent almost all day finishing up little bits of projects left on my table. The card I post tonight was the one I threw in the trash the other night, then changed my mind. I picked it up today and put it all together and I think it turned out OK. Sometimes when you are too tired, things just won't work.

 I finished the bats, then worked on the cats and last the pumpkin. Hanging the banner proverd to be a task as other things had to come off the wall including my heavy Scottish mirror. Alas, the banner is still not finished but one step closer. I am posting the new photos tonight with hopes of finishing the banner tonorrow. Stamp copyrights StampinUp. Design copyrights Sylvia Nelson 2008.          

                                   

A BEAUTIFUL FALL DAY IN COLORADO

It was such a beautiful morning. I wanted to lay outside in the sun today, but instead I spent the day cleaning and washing.  I did manage to get the invitations and a few birthday cards put in the mail. After a trip to the post office and Sonic, I got my husbands lunch for tomorrow fixed and supper on the table. I had my daughter, Amy, send me a picture she took of her sunflowers. If you would like to see more of her photography visit her blog at: www.anlinadesigns.com/blog. Our sunflowers did not come up until late this year and were so small. Today, I just needed sunflowers in my life. They are so bright and cheery. Thanks Amy for sharing.

I had a lot of trouble doing a card tonight. I was up until after 2am this morning so I am really tired. I started three different color schemes, and looked at a lot of stamps. I finally selected one that I could watercolor and have used many times. I needed a birthday card and wanted to do a cupcake. However, I did a cupcake last night. We will all gain weight if I keep making cupcakes. Even my humor is tired! LOL! Stampcopyrights StampinUp . Design copyrights Sylvia Nelson 2008.

WORLD CARD DAY PARTY INVITATIONS

A few days ago, I was discussing World Card Day with my friend. I wanted to know what she thought about the invitations and what I should use as a theme. We are doing Christmas cards, as that is what most people here are interested in making. She wanted me to use the Simple Birthday Thanks stamp, or the one I refer to as the cupcake stamp. I was unsure about using it. I have not been happy with the cards I have done using it, but thought I would try.

In keeping with the idea that we would be making Christmas cards, I decided to use the designer paper, Holiday Treasures. So tonight I unveil the invitation that will go out to my customers for World Card Day Celebration 2008. This is my Christmas cupcake. I am exceedingly proud of this card. It goes above my expectations. I hand stamped a pattern, then traced, cut, and decorated each card. I used Sizzix Sizzlets that I had for the numbers. This was a fun card to create and although there were so many, I had a good time making them. If there is anyone that wants a card, comment on my blog or e-mail me. I will send free of charge a cupcake card to the first ten people who respond. Stampcopyrights StampinUp. All design copyrights Sylvia Nelson 2008. You may get the particulars at my StampinUp demonstrator website: http://sylvianelson.stampinup.net/

BIRTHDAYS, LOTS AND LOTS OF BIRTHDAYS!

Tomorrow is my mother's birthday. She would have been 91. I am posting a picture of a rose from my garden in her memory. Both she and my father loved flowers, but especially roses. I had forgotten how many birthday cards I had to make for September and October.

 After being out for a lot of the day, I came home to wash and do a lot of cleaning up. Most of what I accomplished had to do with all the stamping I have done lately. I had tons of stamp sets out. When you get so many out and do not put them up, it makes it impossible to have any working area. I got all but three totes worth put away. I left my fall and Christmas stamps out, my retired Halloween sets, and the ones I am currently using the most which includes my cupcake stamps.

Tonight, I worked on invitations for my celebration of Card Day. I have quite a few to make, so I did not finish one as I am doing them assembly line. I quit working on them so that I could get one of many birthday cards made for this month and next. I have my sister's card made and will get it mailed tomorrow. Her birthday is October 3rd. This card will go to a lucky someone as well. There are so many birthdays I have to send cards for,that the person receiving this card will not even suspect, if that person even looks at the blog. Are you tired of cupcakes yet? I have not done a WOW! cupcake card yet. Stamps copyright StampinUp. Designs and photo's copyright Sylvia Nelson 2008.

BATS ARE FLYING ATOP MY BANNER, IT'S BEEN GOOD DAY!

I started the day out in the garden. W are still getting just enough vegetables to eat. It is so nice. I am going to miss them when they are gone.I had a lot to get done this morning. I did not get it all done before my friend came over. She got a lot of her scrapbook pages done before she had to go. I really just got organized. After she left, I did finish my husbands scrapbook. I had not worked on it since last year. I finished it just before he got home from work. I will give it to him for Christmas. Tomorrow, I hope to post the pages in an album. I took a few really nice pictures and some really mundane ones, from a work hitch he did in Algeria, and put them in a 6" x 6" album. I think it is really nice. He will enjoy it, I know. Thanks to my friend, I got going again. It is just so hard to stop, sit down and scrapbook.

Tonight, I worked on two cards which I will send out tomorrow with things I am mailing. They are not big cards, but I hate to part with them. Then the last thing I did was to draw five bats, cut them out and glitter three of them. I am sorry the last two will wait until tomorrow. I got the three put atop the banner. Yes, Brenda, I was back up on the step stool. I could not have gotten the banner down. By the way guys, it measures 84". No I won't be doing a second one of these!!!! Hope everyone enjoys all the pictures. Have a great day tomorrow. Stamp a little, it will improve your mood, or at least do something crafty! Stamp copyrights StampinUp. Design copyrights Sylvia Nelson 2008.

FALL IS IN THE AIR! DO YOU FEEL IT?

I need a day off. I thought I would get it today. However problems with an overseas buyer on ebay, delayed my out of town jaunt with my husband for about two hours and meant three trips to the post office today. I finally got off. We had to hurry through lunch and skip all but the Sam's shopping so we could be back in time to pay a bill on-line that I forgot this morning because of the shipping problem. I got back at 2 minutes after 3pm. Two minutes too late, oh well.

I did have an e-mail from Brenda. Hey, Brenda are you out there? Just kidding. I met Brenda at convention. Sure wish she were closer. She could have a lot of stamping fun with us. She is having ups and downs like the rest of us. Isn't the world just that way? That is why I think stamping, scrap-booking and friends are necessary to get us through the rough times.

I made a fall card tonight. This is my BigShot Scallop card. I designed the base card using three punched pieces. I made a few extra last time I did them, so one was ready to be stamped and decorated. Alas, that is all the stamping I did today. My husband did get the banner hung unfinished. I was afraid that more than one of my cats might do more than just keep watch. I will probably scrapbook tomorrow, but will do the gliztwork on the banner on Thursday! I am sooo!!! behind on everything this week. I still have stamp sets to mail as soon as I get payment, so another trip to the post office. Oh well.          Stamps copyright StampinUp. Designs copyright Sylvia Nelson 2008.

Check out my daughter Amy's blog: www.anlinadesigns.com/blog  She makes dolls, books, quilts, and takes beautiful pictures. On top of that she works full time for the Best computer company!!!!!!

MISCHIEF AFOOT, IS THE BANNER OK? YES DAISY IS ON DUTY!

Last week my daughter commented on my blog, asking me what the cats were doing on the stove? I have always had such good cats. With my husband home more now, so much more happens that never used to happen. My cats are really good, but have their moments. Tonight was Daisy's night to want my attention. Pictured is Daisy, on my dining room table, keeping an eye on the banner.

I did not work on it today. I was so tired from yesterday and I did not sleep well last night. Today, I was wrapping up the last sales on Ebay, sending out invoices, and getting the stamps ready to ship. I have two sets to ship to South Korea. That is a first for me and I have lived all over the world. Tonight after Walmart grocery shopping, and supper, I started and finished 8 cards, all the same,Thank you cards for my Ebay customers. My daughter bought the monkey card on my Etsy shop, so I owe her a Thank you as well. My sister's birthday is next week. If I do not finish the banner tomorrow and get it hung, it's likely to end up a cat toy. My husband is off tomorrow, so I will be starting everything in the afternoon.Stamps copyright StampinUp.

TRICK OR TREAT BANNER STAGE TWO FINISHED YEAH!!!

Have you ever started a project that you wished you were finished with only because it was lengthy? That has been this banner. I have enjoyed doing it, but if there was one more strip to put through the scallop edge punch, I would just go crazy. Stage three will be more fun and stage four a little monotonous. However, the finished project will be gorgeous, I promise.

With the exception of the time I spent on Ebay today, I have been sitting at my work table, working on the banner. At 9pm I wanted to quit so bad, but I knew I had a lot to do tomorrow, other than a banner, and I really did not want to face the scallop punch again tomorrow. LOL!

I am only posting a few pictures, but stage two is finished. Check back tomorrow for the next surprise. Stamps copyright StampinUp. Design copyrights Sylvia Nelson 2008. In all honesty, I do not know of anyone in their right mind who would copy this banner. No one would cut out all the pieces that I have. But, if you are as crazy as me, this has me covered.

MORE SIZZIX BIG SHOT HALLOWEEN BANNER

I hope everyone is back to take a look at what I did to the banner today.I said the process would be slow, but I am happy to say that I got T,R, and I finished today. The only thing is that if I do not get more than three letters done tomorrow it will take way too many days. So I will have to be extra speedy tomorrow and try and finish all the letters. Here is a sneak peak of the three letters together.

Next I have close up pictures of the T, R, and the I, so that you can see some of the detail.  I will post all  the pictures I take of the banner, in an album, when it is finished. I hope to have this finished by Tuesday, but who knows. My day was busy with questions from bidders on ebay. Tomorrow starts the close of some of the merchandise, so it should be hectic as well. Stamp copyrights StampinUp. Designs copyright Sylvia Nelson 2008.   

See how much better the banner pieces look tonight. When I have finished all the letters I have plans for in between the letters and on the top of the letters. If you like this banner, please keep watching for the next few days.I will be feverishly working on this. It is fun. If my hands weren't so tired from punching, I would have finished two more letters tonight.