Love Blooms In Me

Sit Back and Enjoy The Coffee

 

I love making these coffee cards and after a long weekend of pigging out on left over turkey, I think I just need to sit back, kick my legs up (not too far) and have a nice cuppa! I know this Basic Grey paper has been out since last year, but it's still fun and pretty. I got a great buy on another pad at M's this Friday. All the pads were 40% off and then with my coupon of another 25% off, it was dirt cheap! My kind of shopping! Check out this layout---I combined several I saw over at SCS and around in blog land.

Barry worked last night and again this morning at Wally World. I think he's ok with the work. It's just something he's not used to doing, like standing on his feet all day! It made it better yesterday when he got his first paycheck. We can't frame it. It's spoken for several times over.

I ordered the beds from the rental center for Friday when my sister and her daughter come to town from NY. I can't wait to see them. It's been so long since I saw Erica. She used to work out of the country. We're making plans for the weekend with the boys to show her around Dallas. It's her first trip here.

I'm off to list some more cards on ebay now. I've been busy making some this weekend. I have to admit I'm getting tired of holiday cards. Yes Gretchen, you knew I would get there sooner rather then later!

Have a blessed Sunday and hurry back!

A Hunting We Will Go

...for bargains! I can't believe Thanksgiving Day came and went already. It takes all day to get ready for the feast, and then in an instant, DONE! All the kids came home to dinner and we even had an extra. Justin bought a friend from work with him. All the food was great and the clean up, thanks to Tina, was a breeze. Larry bought 3 types of pie for after the bird and we did mange to even eat a lot of that! I think the boys have a hollow leg or something! Not to worry, we have enough left-overs for the weekend!

Barry went off to work this morning and I'm planning a trip out to a few stores in our area. I have a coupon for some sale sweaters and thought I'd get one for my sister as well. Clare and her daughter Erica will be visiting next weekend. Erica has a meeting in Dallas and as a treat, is bringing her Mom. I can't wait to spend some time with my baby sister. She's 7 1/2 years younger then me, so she really is the baby. Let's see, if I'm 33, that makes her....

 

My darling Gingerbread people are at it again. I found these three already cute out on my desk the other day and also found the bow already made up from a project and added it to the middle one. She's so cute and has lots of "boy" friends!!

Have a safe and fun day!

Have a Blessed Thanksgiving!

 

I might have showed this card before, but since it's my blog, I can share it again! I am going to be busy today and tomorrow getting everything ready for dinner tomorrow, so I wanted to wish all my friends and family a very happy and healthy Thanksgiving. I hope we can all give thanks for what we have instead of all we don't. I've lost lots of "things" the last few years and I will always miss what I don't have, but I am so blessed to have Barry and his parents, my children and grandchildren, and most of all, blessed to have so many friends that care about me! When I die I know I'll still have lots more stamps then most and more ribbon then I'll ever use, but heartfelt caring and loving can not be measured in "things".

Enjoy your day!

Sweet Baby Girl

This morning I'm trying to rush around and get all sorts of things done and get some of my crafting things put away. I'm picking up Madelyn after school gets out. They only have a half day and it will be fun to see her. Her Mommy & Daddy are going to have a nice dinner by themselves before they pick her up. Grandma and Grandpa will we the lucky ones today! Even if I love her to death, I still have to hid some of my stuff. She loves it all and since I still have holiday cards to make, I NEED to have some of the stuff to use on them. Anything shinny seems to be what interest her. She loves all the dew drops and of course, glitter is always a big thing! She really loves to make cards so maybe I can get her interested in making a nice big Thanksgiving card for her parents.

Barry is still working at Walmart. He doesn't hate it, but he doesn't love it either! No surprise. Retail is hard! I keep reminding him I did it for lots of years and that's the reason I can't walk anymore. Those floors killed my feet! Oh well, I keep praying he'll find a job that will pay him more then unemployment!

The other two cards from the set I showed you yesterday!

 

 

These were all made using SU products except the green ribbon. It's from M's and the pink flower is My Mind's Eye.

Have a wonderful day!

It's Almost Turkey Time

Mr Big Bird has settled into the bottom of my refrigerator for a big sleep. Sleep until early Thursday morning that is. I got a nice big 22 lb bird. Nothing better then leftovers after Thanksgiving! All the chickns will be coming home for dinner, so there better be plenty of food with them around. We have the usual stuff---stuffing, mashed potatoes and green beans. Tina is in charge of desserts this year. Not like we ever get around to much of those until the next day, but somebody will have a choice if they can fit it in!

Barry is busy working at Wally World now part time. Off he went bright and early this morning. At least until 1:30. Not much time for me to do the things I want to get done in peace, but at least he has a Lion's meeting tonight and I don't have to cook dinner! A win in my column anytime!

I made a few cards over the weekend at are for sale over at ebay. I'm glad most of them are selling, but really sad that it's a break even type of sale. At least I'm getting some new customers buying this year. That's always exciting to me to hear back from new customers to see if they really like my cards.

The Sharing Time

 

 

All cards are made using Bella Rose paper and Stampin Up stamps. These are just two cards out of a set of four. I have them in a clear card box so they are already perfect for a gift!

Have a great day and hurry back!

Sweet Coffee & Cookies

I can't believe I only have a few more weeks to make Christmas cards. Where has the time gone? It just seemed like September and I had all the time in the world. Now, not so much time! It's too bad the economy is so bad. My cards are the best this year and people can't afford to buy them. Oh well, I can't worry about money. After all, it's the season of miracles and I hope I have one or two left!

Barry is still in training at the Walmart. Yesterday he ran into a neighbor of ours and found out he's working there too. He got laid off a while ago and it seems they are the only one hiring these days. It really is a sad state of affairs when unemployment pays more then a job! But look at the bright side, I have time to take a nap all by myself!

The Coffee

 

And the Cookies! 

 

The coffee card is made from a really old set of SU stamps. I keep hanging onto that set. I found this blue paper in my stash and wanted to use it for something other then baby cards. The gingerbread boy card uses some new Basic Grey paper that will only be sold at Michael's this year. I have no idea why, but it's pretty. The only bad thing is that it doesn't come in the small size of 6x6. I really like using that size better because the size of the pattern is better for cards, but when you get 50% off you can't be choosy!!

I'm off to get the trash out and make some today. Maybe some Snowmen cards would be a good idea. It's going to be very cold tonight. No snow, but cold!

Have a great day and hurry back!

Barry's Working Again Today

Yes, that's right. It's his second day of training at Wally World. He's got training through Friday and then starts real work on Saturday! It's almost too much for me to decide what I want to do with all this time to myself. Yesterday I didn't eat breakfast and ate lunch when I was hungry!! I even got some work done. I don't know why I should hurry with the stamping. Not much is selling this week. I've got lots of things listed on ebay but no bids yet! It must be that darn money thing again!!!!!!!!!

 

This card is one of a set of four that I made as a gift to sell. I used the same SU stamp set and the same Basic Grey paper pad for all four. I just changed out the papers on each one. Now I something to post for the next several days!! I boxed them all up in a clear box as a perfect gift.

Have a great day and hugs to all!

Dollar Stamps Gingerbread House

Don't you love it when you get a $ find that's a keeper? I found some new stamps at M's this past week for $! One of them is this darling gingerbread house. I also found the ribbon on 1/2 sale. A card waiting to happen!

Creative Slump

My brain keeps saying NO, don't stamp, play! Is yours? I have so many cards to make and I have lots of images stamped, colored and ready to go and that's when my mind shuts down! Oh me, what layout should I use, what color papers, or even how many to make. Maybe I just have too many choices in my studio! I was able to make a few new cards in the last couple of days, so I'll share them with you.

 

 

What do you think? I found those large felt snowflakes at M's some time ago and just broke them open. There are two different sizes and I got a package of about a million for round $3! They have a sticky back and already have glitter!

The Moose is always cute. I pulled out some more of last years Basic Grey (which I still have tons of) and used that.

Well, that's it for the Bloom Zoo. Barry is working at the community clean up until 1 and I've been to the post office and Michael's already. I have made one card and colored in several small gingerbread homes from the new $ stamps at M's. Very Cute. Check them out!

Have a good weekend and hurry back!

Wally World, Here We Come

And I'm hoping you're asking, why Wally World? Good news, bad news. Barry got a job, but it's at WalMart! It's part time and it doesn't jack, but he'll be out of my hair for parts of the day!!! It really is sad that a man who has been in his field for 40 years, made a good living, and is well respected can't find a job! There just isn't much out there in the IT world right now. We're hoping this will be just a "tide over" type of job until something opens up. At least it will let his unemployment go a little longer without collecting the full amount. What is this world coming too????? Yesterday my DIL found out she won't be let go of her job, but her boss and at least half her office are gone now. I pray everyday that something good will happen in the coming months.

 

Cute guys? Why, yes they are! Stamp from last year Great Impressions.

Have a good day and hurry back!