Little Snowbird

Greetings! Hope you are having a wonderful day!
I realize we haven't even started Fall yet, but this snowbird caught my eye, and I just had to make something with him. Isn't he precious? This is another layered image. The bird, wing and limb were cut out again and layered with glue dots. I made this a gatefold card so the image could be the center attraction. I then embossed the side panels with the Snowdots folder. The bird image is adhered on one side panel with dimensionals. The inside sentiment is stamped and then layered with dimensionals onto patterned paper. I added some faux stitching both inside and on the panels.
I really like the idea of the gatefold card. My only objection to it is that it won't stay closed. If anyone has a suggestion as to how to make it stay flat, please feel free to share. I held this card flat with paperclips on the back fold in order to photograph it. I love the coziness of this little bird. Hope you do, too!
Thanks for stopping by and blessings to you!

Sweet Dreamers Challenge #5: Eyelets Galore

Hi Everyone! Today's card was made for our blog challenge. We were to make a card and use eyelets as accents. I decided to stay simple and use up some scraps. The sentiment is stamped with chalk ink and clear embossed on a scrapbook tag. The eyelets came on the tag so I was sure to use it. The string bows are actually the thread from a dog food bag! I know! I'm hopeless! I save everything! And, of course, have no room for anything!! This will probably be a birthday card or a thank you. Be sure to check out the other blog sisters projects! They are listed on the sidebar. Thanks for coming by and please visit often. Who knows what I will "rebless" next?!?!? Have a blessed day!

A Very Special Thank You

Hello Friends! I want to start by saying a special thank you to all those who left sweet, kind, and inspiring words on my blog as I "hit the wall"! You will never know how much comfort and encouragement you have given me. God bless you all! I am trying to get back in the groove with this card today. The images are from a 3D sheet I found on Picasa. There are actually four layers of the focal image. I printed it out on glossy photo stock, trimmed out the layers, and mounted them with glue dots.
It involves a lot of detail cutting and a LOT of glue dots but is well worth the effort. IRL this card looks like a genuine antique. I love the vintage look and I think I will try to do some more of these to make a collection. Today this card is for all my cyber friends who have enriched my life and made the days so much brighter! You are all "Very Special Friends"! Blessings to all!

And the Blessings Keep Flowing

Greetings! I was blessed today with this award by Cindy and Paige. Thank you Ladies for including me in such a wonderful group! Be sure to check out their blogs for some amazing projects! In accepting this award, I must name 5 things that I enjoy and in no particular order.

1. I love singing old church hymns.
2. I truly enjoy the crafting experience.
3. I love to cook,especially, for other people.
4. I love my animals.
5. I enjoy blogging and getting to know my cyber friends.

Now I am to name 5 people to receive this award:

Kathi of Golden Paper Dreams
Maria of Crafty Creations
Linda of Payne Holler Cards
Susan of Sue Stampin Daly
Amy of My Creative Clutter

Enjoy Ladies and thanks again to Cindy and Paige! Blessings to you!

I Have Hit The Wall

Well, it finally happened to me. I had read about it, heard about, even tried to help others through it. But, for the first time, it has happened to me! I have hit the wall and can't seem to create even a shopping list much less something blog worthy. Has this ever happened to you? I feel like there's a giant void where all my creative juices used to be. I'm praying now that this is just a temporary thing and my love of crafting hasn't been damaged! Hope you will bear with me and I will try to get my act together soon!

The picture is the wall in my front yard. I was outside with the animals and that wall seemed to say just what was in my head. I am going to take a long walk and try to get the inspiration from this beautiful place that has always been there for me before. Thanks for letting me vent and I pray this never happens to any of you. One thing that never changes....my appreciation for each and every one of you. Many blessings to you!

"ReBlessed"

Wow! Am I feeling humble! I was also nominated for the Kreativ Blogger Awardby Amy of My Creative Clutter and Kirstin of All Over the Map! Thank you Ladies for making me feel awed and humbled! The previous post with the rules for this award is here. The award is also pictured on the sidebar. Gosh! This is getting hard! I can't imagine anyone wanting to know 21 facts about me! LOL! OK ... for a try at another seven...

1. I taught preschool for four years and was a substitute teacher for all grades for six years
2. I live in the mountains near the Great Smoky Mountains National Park
3. Horses and deer graze in my backyard
4. I love cherry-flavored anything...from Lifesavers to pie
5. I am teased mercilessly by everyone about my love of cardboard
6. I have 2 dogs, Dusty and Molly; and four cats and a kitten (you have met Ria)
7. The only hot food I can stand to eat cold is pizza

Can I do seven more?!?!??!
1. I read cookbooks like most people read novels
2. My computer is my "significant other"
3. I hate having my picture taken
4. I have worked as a surgical assistant, home sales demonstrator, property manager, and professional volunteer along with the fields I have already mentioned
5. If I couldn't live in Tennessee, I would want to live in Charleston, SC or Asheville, NC
Can you tell I'm getting desperate here?!!?!?
6. I love to watch children's programming and movies... VeggieTales ROCK
7. My favorite author is Karen Kingsbury
Whew!!!

Now to the nominations!

1. Michelle
2. K Archer
3. Loretta
4. Happy
5. Katie
6. Cyndi
7. Roxy
8. Jill
9. Crafty This and That
10. Susan
11. Teresa
12. June
13. Jennifer
14. Valita

Now for the rules one more time:
1. Thank the person who nominated me for this award.
2. Copy the logo and place it on my blog.
3. Link the person who nominated me for this award.
4. Name seven things about me that people might find interesting.
5. Nominate seven Kreativ Bloggers.
6. Post links to the seven blogs that I nominate.
7. Leave comments on all seven blogs letting them know I nominated them.

And I'm off to notify the nominees!

Thank you so much everyone for making this blogging experience such a fun filled part of my day! Blessings to each and every one of you!

Sweet Dreamers' Challenge #4 Word Has It...

Good Morning All! Sweet Dreamers Blog Group has a new challenge this week. We were to make a card where the sentiment was the focal point. I immediately thought of this stamp. I really enjoy the sentiment. I used patterned paper over card stock and used the long rectangle Nesties for the stamp. I am happy with the results and plan to send this along to a great friend. These challenges have been fun and my card stash is slowly building back up! LOL!
Hope you are enjoying them, too! Be sure to check out the other Sweet Dreamers challenge cards! The list is on the sidebar. Awesome talents! Have a blessed day!