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Changing Directions

2012-02-11T19:23:00.000-07:00

Dear Bloggers,
I have so many things I want to share with you. First of all thanks so much for coming here and checking out my art. As some of you know I am a fine artist as well as my love of cards and paper-crafts. My greatest love is my Lord and I have been living "my" way for over 50 years, and not doing such a great job of it. He has been working on me for awhile about this, so I have finally decided to let His spirit guide me from now on.I need more balance in my life, my walk with Him and my health. I will be keeping my blog going but I will be quitting SU at the end of March. Those who belong to the Budget Stamping Tutorial Club you will get all the tutorials until the first of April as long as you are paid up. MY design team is pondering the idea of keeping it going but using different products...more on that later.
I will be sharing my art here and many other things that are of interest like recipes, cards, art, mixed media and God.I hope you'll stick around and see what I've got coming up. I love having you here.

Check out Cathy's Card

2012-02-09T17:31:00.000-07:00

Cathy's card was selected on the Create blog, she was picked out of 200 entries! WTG Cathy!
See Cathy Harper's card: HERE

Cuddlebugs

2012-02-09T17:21:00.000-07:00

If you want a Cuddlebug they are on sale at Cricut.com for $49.99. Some Big Shot dies fit through this machine.

The Voice

2012-02-06T20:26:00.000-07:00

I can't believe I'm watching "The Voice"...again. It is so not like me, I have such a bad singing voice that I admire those who can. I would probably be paid NOT to sing. Even though I love to sing in the shower. LOL

Maculine Valentine

2012-01-30T12:03:00.000-07:00

One of the cards we made at club last week. I used the Movers and Shapes die and Mocha Morning DSP.

Valentine from Club this week.

2012-01-27T13:46:00.000-07:00

I sort of went nuts on this card, but it is so romantic I couldn't help myself.What do you think?

Snow Much Fun

2012-01-23T20:44:00.000-07:00

I had a couple of candy bars in the house that I had to decorate to keep from eating them, since I'm allergic to sugar.I love these snowmen.
Thanks for looking,

Budget Stamping Tutorial Club

2012-01-21T20:09:00.000-07:00

Here is an example of one of the cards from the Budget Stamping Tutorial Club.
Thanks for looking,

Utah Diva's Color Challenge

2012-01-11T17:49:00.000-07:00

Hey!! I think I'm still alive. I saw the UTI color challenge today and wanted to share it with you.

So Sorry

2012-01-09T18:54:00.000-07:00

Oh my goodness, I've been sick for six weeks!!!! I'm so sorry I've been gone. I have another dose of antibiotics and hope and pray this will take care of this infection.Don't give up on me.

Snowman Card

2012-01-05T16:43:00.000-07:00

Since I'm still sick and just wander from my bed to the kitchen or bathroom and back to bed I haven't made anything. So, I'll show you the darling card my friend Donna made with the ever versatile Top Note die.Isn't he so cute?
Thanks for looking,

Ink Pad organizer

2011-12-28T21:04:00.000-07:00

I have had so many peolpe ask me where I got my ink pad organizer. I just found the place so I thoight I'd post the link.
Organize More

Budget Stamping Tutorial Club

2011-12-27T16:13:00.000-07:00

I'm excited about BSTC. It will be delivered to BSTC members by my Mailchimp newsletter service.It will be easier for me to get the emails correctly entered into the system because new members will be entering their own email address. I have Heather helping me with a page devoted to BSTC only on my blog. The December tutorials will be sent out the 30th of this month. Three designers and numerous designs! Start a trial membership for only $2.00. See the right sidebar to enroll..

Happy Boxing Day

2011-12-26T12:29:00.000-07:00

For my Canadian/UK friends "Happy Boxing Day"
I hope you all had a terrific Christmas and Hanukkah.I'm so tired my mind is not working correctly...or at least that is my story and I'm sticking to it. LOL
The new mini Occasions catalog is full of really neat items that I can't wait to share with you soon. Have a great day!

Found link for slippers

2011-12-22T18:20:00.002-07:00

Those who wanted the link to where I bought the pitter patter slipper pattern is: www.keepsakequilting.com

Spice Cake Slippers

2011-12-20T11:03:00.000-07:00

I found this pattern on the internet and decided to make some from our fabulous fabrics. They are really easy and called Pitter Patter's. What do you think?

Cute Christmas Bag

2011-12-19T15:03:00.000-07:00

Take a look at the cute bag Cathy made.
Thanks for sharing Cathy. I love it! I'm sorry the top one came out on the side???

Mojo Monday

2011-12-12T07:55:00.000-07:00

I don't know about you but I really need some creative Mojo lately. Getting over a sinus infection and having my RA start to flare badly is no fun especially waking up to a dark, foggy morning.The sky and trees this morning would make an interesting watercolor though.I'm sure this sketch should help any of us who need a little boost.

Christmas Card Pin

2011-12-12T07:40:00.000-07:00

Here is another pin I made to give as a gift also. I used the Bells and Boughs stamp set.And the Northern Frost die for the snowflake.

12 Days of Christmas Jar

2011-12-10T11:13:00.000-07:00

Cathy made this darling project for her daughter to get a "little something" as Pooh would say until Christmas. She used the pillow box die and decorated a jar with the chalk label already on it and filled the boxes with little treasures, candy, money, small toy, etc. Works like an advent calendar but for 12 days. Thanks Cathy I love this!

Snowflake card and Pin

2011-12-09T08:09:00.000-07:00

I just opened a box of Christmas projects and supplies and found a few projects I made last year, so I thought I'd share them with you.They may be new to some of you. I die cut several snowflakes and glued them together,layered them with dimensional's for the 3-d look then applied Mod Podge and a pin back and attached it to the card front.

Utah Diva's Color Challenge

2011-12-08T12:31:00.000-07:00

I haven't done one of these in awhile, but this one really caught my eye. Try it out, I hope I can too if I feel better soon. Love that ornament, it reminds me of my grandma Phoebe.

Allergy test results

2011-12-06T21:30:00.000-07:00

I got my allergy test results from the mighty blood test I took last week. There were many, but the biggy's are:
Sugar, yeast, wheat, milk, cheese, tomatoes, strawberries, blueberries, vanilla, pepper,bananas, celery,oats, mustard, radish,rice, rye, sage, cranberry, malt and many more besides.
I'm starting with eliminating celery and pepper first, and then after Christmas, start with some others...bummer, I can't figure out what I'm going to eat, so I hope the health food store can help me out.
I've always had many allergies, but this newer food blood test shows foods that can be toxic to my system. Who knows? Maybe I'll feel better in one area of my life, or maybe two areas? Wish me luck or better yet say a prayer for me.
Thanks!

MIA

2011-12-04T20:29:00.000-07:00

Hey there bloggers,
Sorry I have been gone, I was really around but not feeling well enough to do anything here.I have a sinus infection and then side affects from the antibiotic...not fun.
Anyway,I have some cute ideas for felt ornaments this week, and slippers I'm going to make with fabric, non slip fabric and Sherpa. My Christmas tree is all set up, my grandson came over and just pointed at it. He is 19 months old, and we were afraid he'd be climbing up the tree. He was fascinated looking at our lights on the trees in the back yard. His Dad, my son, Jeremy told him the lights were waving to him and he waved back at the lights. Such a blessing and watching him made me laugh which was a good thing.
I have struggled for sometime about which way to go with my SU business. My Dr. told me to quit, but I would not so he had me pare it down. Another reason I have been absent.But I had to take a different look at this and all I do.My faith is a primary factor in my life and I had to look at that also. I asked myself if I was working unto the Lord or for myself? Not always easy to find out some things about yourself that need to be adjusted, and repent. Anyway, my blog will take on some changes and I hope for the best. As some of you know I have fine art training and have not been doing any of this which makes Sarah a crabby person. You see if you want to make money in this SU business you have to be working your little tush off. I'm all for making money, but it was taking a toll on me and my not so great health. I'm going to take the attitude of this is supposed to be fun,which it is if you are not a perfectionist, over achiever that I am. So, maybe more than you wanted to know, but I'll still be posting my creations and my DT projects. Budget Stamping Tutorial Club (BSTC) is going well and will be easier for me with my new set up
My classroom is all set up for Budget Stamp Tutorial Club and some videos I have planned.
Members Only section for club members.
My real time club is still a "go" and for me to stay in business I need that and BSTC.Thanks for sticking around and I hope you'll be back to see more. I really appreciate you and hope the future is full of art and hope here at Stetler Arts.

Cute Reindeer Tag

2011-12-02T18:45:00.000-07:00

Look at this cute reindeer tag Becky made from the owl punch. Isn't it darling??

Blood test from heck today

2011-11-30T11:35:00.000-07:00

I had my yearly fasting blood test and then on top of that an extensive allergy food blood test, which took a lot of blood. It will show all sorts of foods and preservatives I'm sensitive to that may cause many of my health problems. The trouble I had was I started getting light headed and thought I was going to pass out, so I had to sit there for awhile until I felt better, and by the time I walked to the elevator it happened again, so I had to stop and lower my head until it passed. I finally made it home but I drove like a snail and prayed all the way home. God answers prayer as he got me home safely, and after I ate something and felt better, but still had a few moments of "hang on to something so you don't fall over and break something with your 5 feet 11 inch body!!!" I have a lot of blood drawn all the time and this was the first time I felt like this. Bummer.

Cyber Monday Special

2011-11-28T08:25:00.000-07:00

For Cyber Monday only. Place any on-line order and get a free tutorial.
Have a great day shopping.Just click right here to order: My Web Site

Shop Small Saturday

2011-11-26T09:02:00.000-07:00

Today is shop small Saturday. Shop at your local small business stores, lets bring more revenue back to the US and keep it here.
Happy Shopping,

Christmas Lodge Card

2011-11-25T11:25:00.000-07:00

We made this card at club last week, so to bring a little color on Black Friday I thought I'd post it.
Don't forget my Black Friday and Cyber Monday Special.
Spend $50.00 on-line at my SU website and get ten tutorials for free. Any order under $50.00 and get a single tutorial for free.

New Design Team Member

2011-11-23T09:31:00.000-07:00

I'd like to introduce a new team member for Stetler Arts. Her name is Cathy Harper, and she used to live here in Rapid City and owned a very cool scrapbook store. She recently sold it and moved to the north east side of the state. She is extremely talented and I can't wait for you to see her artwork. She is going to help me with the Budget Stamping Tutorial Club and maybe I can persuade her to post some other of her great ideas here. She is busy today with her daughter getting her tonsils out so after the Thanksgiving Holiday I'll have her give an insight into who she is.
She shows her art at this blog:http://www.alteredplayground.blogspot.com/
so take a look and I'll also keep a link in the sidebar to her blog.
Thanks Cathy and welcome to Stetler Arts!

On-line Extravaganza Now!

2011-11-21T08:25:00.000-07:00

Just to let you know SU is having an On-line Extravaganza today with some items 60% off and other items on sale through the end of the month. Check out the PDF in my left sidebar....very cool. I'm going shopping today.

Tutorials now on Kindle

2011-11-19T16:08:00.000-07:00

Did you know that you can have Kindle books without owning a Kindle? Just go to Amazon.com and download the free app. You can use it on your smart phone, computer or other digital device.
I just published two tutorials on Kindle. They may not show up yet, but check them soon under Sarah Miller
Thanks for looking today,

First Snow Storm

2011-11-19T10:58:00.000-07:00

It is still snowing here and we already have about eight inches on the roads. Under my porch it is a little less.

Specials

2011-11-18T08:00:00.000-07:00

This Monday SU is having an on-line extravaganza but only on Nov. 21, 2011, lots of deals but only on-line.
Black Friday Nov.25 I'll be giving away a free month of BSTC (9-10) tutorials a value of $29.00 with every $50.00 order and with any order under $50.00 a free single tutorial.
I'll also run this special on Cyber Monday Nov.28.
See you then,

Santa Candy Bag

2011-11-18T07:53:00.000-07:00

This cute little Santa sits a top the skinny cello bags in the holiday mini, with some various punches this guy came to life. We are making this at club this week.

Door Wreath Card

2011-11-17T06:00:00.002-07:00

Really simple card. I like the concept though. Christmas Lodge DSP and the felt wreath is from the Holiday Mini also.

Dryer Sheet Christmas Tree

2011-11-16T06:00:00.001-07:00

This is the tree from the Christmas Lodge Set. I did the dryer sheet technique with glitter and rhinestones. I'm sorry you can't see the glitter more.

New Stocking Holiday Class

2011-11-15T11:46:00.000-07:00

I have another class that you may be interested in? I think it is pretty cute.
The cost is $25.00 and is for in-town customers, or buy the tutorial for $5.99.

Ornament

2011-11-14T14:57:00.000-07:00

I was intrigued with the ornaments made in the mini catalog so I gave it a try. Just punch out squares and make them into cones.I stuck my cones on a circle of sticky paper,attached my loop in back and covered that with a circle of cardstock. Just decorate the front as you'd like. Do you like it?

Warmest of Wishes Card

2011-11-12T13:10:00.000-07:00

This card is from the Hostess set in the Holiday Mini Catalog.With the wreath I stamped it first in More Mustard and then in Soft Suede and turned the wreath slightly to stamp over the first image. Try it with three colors and see what you think?

Last Day to Sign Up and Get a Free Big Shot

2011-11-11T08:10:00.000-07:00

Today is the last day you can sign up with Stampin' Up! and get a free Big Shot or $100.00 in free product. I also give my recruits a $25.00 gift certificate. You can also exchange items on the kit list for an alternative item. Just go to my SU web site:
Stetler Arts and click on the "join Here" button at the top right side, you don't even need a code.
I hope you'll join my team; Stetler's Inky Pinkys.

Black Friday Specials

2011-11-09T09:36:00.000-07:00

I'm having a Black Friday Special ! Friday after Thanksgiving Nov. 25 from midnight to midnight that day. For every On-line order you will receive a free tutorial.For every order $50.00 or more will get one month free of Budget Stamping Tutorials which is a value of $29.00. Just order on-line at my Stampin' Up! web site available at the top header or on the left sidebar button. I will be notified by email when you purchase your order and I will email you your free tutorial(s)
Cyber Monday Specials also!
With any on-line order on Monday Nov.28 you will receive a free tutorial and any purchase over $50.00 will receive a Free month of Budget Stamping Tutorials a value of $29.00
So, if you can't make it on Friday you can still get free tutorials on Monday!
Thanks so much!

Spice Cake Criss Cross Pocket Card

2011-11-08T09:29:00.000-07:00

This is one of last months Budget Stamping Tutorial Club cards. I made it with the Spice Cake DSP and Gently Falling stamp set.
BSTC members get a Holiday Helper special newsletter starting soon. if you want to join BSTC you can sign up on the right sidebar. Only $2.00 for a trial membership.
Thanks for looking,

Snow Much Fun Icicle Card

2011-11-07T07:25:00.000-07:00

I love snowmen and snow, which we have none so I made my own snow and ice with this stamp set and Dazzling Details. Can you see the icicles hanging over his head?
I punched the corners with the edge of the curly label punch. Don't you think he is cute?

Change clocks

2011-11-05T09:51:00.002-06:00

Don't forget to turn your clocks back one hour tonight when you go to bed.

Club Cards

2011-11-02T21:08:00.000-06:00

These are some cards we made at my club last week.I'm starting an on-line virtual club soon. It is a little different than my meet-up club. It will be videos, and probably not the same cards as what we make together at my regular club.More on this soon.

Hostess Extra Benefits

2011-11-01T08:24:00.000-06:00

It's Good to Be the Hostess!
November 1, 2011
Beginning today through December 15, Stampin' Up! hostesses can earn an extra $35 in additional Stampin' Up! products when they host a $350 workshop.
Have a catalog party even if you don't live close to me. I'll make up some card samples for you and your friends to make, you take catalog orders, send the orders and payments to me in the pre-paid box or envelope and you can receive an EXTRA $35.00 dollars in SU product. A $350.00 order is required. Just email me if you are interested at: sarah@stetlerarts.com

Happy November One!

2011-11-01T08:04:00.000-06:00

Happy Nov. first! and bring on the Holidays!Just a reminder that if you are not signed up to my awesome free newsletters you still can get in on the rest of the free 12 weeks of Christmas.Just sign up at the upper left side of my blog.

More Halloween Snacks

2011-10-31T15:11:00.000-06:00

I had to make up a few more snacks to put into my grand children's trick or treat buckets.

Mojo Monday

2011-10-31T11:54:00.000-06:00

Happy Halloween and Happy Mojo Monday!
You have two card sketches to choose from this week. Have fun and be safe tonight.

Christmas Purse and Card Class

2011-10-27T16:24:00.000-06:00

This class is for in-town customers. I will write the tutorial for those who cannot make the actual class. Make a Christmas tote, five cards and a gift tag for $25.00.Date is Nov.12 at 10:00 AM. I will have a daytime class during the week for those who do not want to come out on Saturday. Please email me for this request. Seating is limited so reserve your seat and pay by Credit Card or Paypal with the button on the upper right sidebar or send me a check for $25.00 before Nov. 6 to: Sarah Miller 605 E. Elk, Rapid City, SD 57701

Utah Diva's Color Challenge

2011-10-26T08:11:00.000-06:00

Oh my word this picture just made me laugh,and each time I see it I smile. Try this color challenge, I may have time to do it since my Dr. appointment had to be re-scheduled this AM...ugh a bug now I won't know about my results from the Denver RA Dr. visit until Thanksgiving.Thanks for looking,

Gift Givers Halloween

2011-10-25T09:59:00.000-06:00

I'm just getting back to making Halloween gifties for my friends and family in town,and today after we buy the candy I'm decorating...again for my RA doctor in town! Aren't these pumpkins too cute to be scary?

How cute is this idea?

2011-10-25T07:39:00.000-06:00

Mojo Monday

2011-10-24T09:09:00.000-06:00

Mojo Monday! I know I haven't been really consistent with this lately with all that I have been dealing with, so I hope you enjoy this sketch? I think it would be nice in a Fall theme with a leaf to replace the tag?What would you do to it?

Melissa's side step card

2011-10-22T12:11:00.000-06:00

Melissa,
Here is a link I found, I hope that helps.
http://juliedavison.blogspot.com/2009/09/side-step-card-tutorial.html
try copy>paste into the url.
Sarah

Coming Soon!

2011-10-22T07:07:00.000-06:00

I have started Stetler Arts Classroom, and it should be ready soon, at least I hope it will as I need some help with it and I'm not sure what I'm doing. LOL I will have on-line classes there like a water-color techniques class, 3-D classes,and anything else my little brain can come up with. You can tell me what you'd like in the classroom and I'll try and get it going.Stay Turned!

Back from Denver

2011-10-20T08:00:00.001-06:00

I'm back from Denver and starting to get over the pain and fatigue that comes from traveling, but I have to tell you I was not impressed with the RA Dr. in Denver. I'm trying to stay positive but I feel right now that it may have been a waste of time for me. I did give out all my decorated candies to everyone and they loved them. I gave one to the housekeeping staff each day also. The gal who took six tubes (?) of blood was especially glad to get them. The only time the Dr. smiled was when I gave her a piece of candy and two pencils.

More candy holders

2011-10-17T08:00:00.002-06:00

Another candy holder, I hope they like all of these as much as I liked making them. Gotta love those self stick labels.Today I'm seeing the RA doctor...wish me luck.Actually I don't believe in luck...I'm blessed.
Thanks for looking,

Halloween Bingo Card

2011-10-15T08:00:00.001-06:00

How do you like my Halloween Bingo Card? I think it turned out rather cute.For someone who doesn't get into Halloween that much I'm sure enjoying the Spooky Bingo Bits.

Candy in a tiny purse

2011-10-14T16:00:00.002-06:00

I made the first two with Peggy and decided to make more to take to Denver. The only difference is I added a half circle of Velcro on the flap and top front. Each Nugget is stamped "Thanks so much." I also did some for the hotel housekeeping without the little purse.
Thanks for looking,

How I Organize Re-inkers

2011-10-14T08:00:00.000-06:00

Close up of In-Colors

Most people who know me, know that I love to organize. Today I was re-inking a lot of my pads because I hate to go use one and it is dry. I have them in the color groups in a plastic drawer that I can get to them easily. I punched out a dot in each color and attached it to the top of the cap with a glue dot. Now I can see which color is which...and I have them in order of how they are in the catalog, such as Early Espresso is first in the neutrals. They are the top row, then the brights, sublets, regals and in-colors toward the side.
Have a blessed day

More Halloween goodies

2011-10-13T08:00:00.001-06:00

I'm making Halloween goodies; York Peppermint Patties my fave to take with me to the RA doctor in Denver and all the nurses, vampires (people who take my blood) and anyone who will take them.LOL Maybe they will treat me really nice if I bring chocolate? Spooky Bingo Bits...again! Love it!

Cello Bags of Halloween Pencils

2011-10-12T08:00:00.001-06:00

I'm trying to get some of my Halloween goodies made up before I go to National Jewish in Denver next week, because when I get back I have club, Budget Stamping Tutorial Club,and three birthdays plus my grand-kids Halloween goodies.I bought a pack of Halloween pencils at Target's $1.00 bin and could make five bags with them. Also using the Spooky Bingo Bits and the new skinny cello bags in the mini.Easy peasy take a lemon and squeezy.

Sympathy card

2011-10-11T08:00:00.001-06:00

I made this card for my friend who lost his mother on Friday.I really don't like to have to make sympathy cards very often...if you know what I mean?

Look what Nancy made me

2011-10-10T17:11:00.000-06:00

Look at what my friend, Nancy made me. It has pumpkin hand sanitizer in it...how cute is that? Thanks Nancy!

Mojo Monday

2011-10-10T07:37:00.000-06:00

Another great sketch to get you motivated. Happy Columbus day! In South Dakota we have Native American Day!

Owl Favor Box

2011-10-06T08:09:00.001-06:00

Oh my gosh, I'm so excited to show you this owl box I came up with. Don't you think he is darling!

Cut a 6X 12 inch More Mustard CS with the Fancy Favor Die, assemble as directed. Cut five- 3 X1/2 strips in Not Quite Navy,(2) Cajun Craze, Almost Artichoke, and Elegant Eggplant. Start at the bottom of the favor box and attach each strip over the last one. Punch out one- 2 3/8 scallop circle in Chocolate Chip and cut in half, attach one half to each side for the wings. Punch out two Chocolate chip circles with the 1 ¼ circle punch, punch out two- 1 inch Basic Black circles, punch out two- ¾ inch circles in Very Vanilla, and punch out two-- ¼ circles in Basic Black. Punch out one- mini pendant in Tangerine Tango and cut it to a smaller size for the beak. Punch out two- scallop pendants in chocolate chip for the ears. Attach the ears to the sides and punch a hole through both and attach a black wire to carry it. Ends can be sharp so bend them inward or cover.

Utah Diva's International WWW

2011-10-05T08:00:00.002-06:00

Here is my DT entry for Utah Diva's International WWW. I used the Gently Falling stamp set, and the new very vanilla velvet ribbon...love it!

Jack-O-Lantern

2011-10-04T13:07:00.000-06:00

I had done this card at my friends yesterday, but I had used a different stamp set, and had put my bats on the limb right side up, so when I got home I stamped a Jack-O-Lantern to replace my goofy bats.

12 weeks of Christmas!

2011-10-03T12:00:00.001-06:00

I know, I know! This week starts the 12 weeks of Christmas. Every week until Christmas I will send my newsletter subscribers a free project. It is free to sign up and very easy to do. Just put your email address into the sign up box at the top left. I hope you will enjoy the projects I have for you.

Gently Falling Birthday

2011-10-03T08:00:00.001-06:00

I made this for my daughter's 29th birthday this week, I hope she likes it. This new stamp set is really fun to use.The two step progress is so easy and gives it such an artsy fartsy look, and the burlap and fabric strip gives it texture.
Thanks for looking.

Happy Oct One Day!

2011-10-01T11:54:00.000-06:00

It is also World Card Making Day!
In Oct. you can get a Big Shot for free if you join Stampin' Up!
Also, buy a Simply Sent pack of cards and get a matching stamp set free.

Another left over card

2011-09-30T08:00:00.001-06:00

Here is the other card I had left over materials from my club this month.I hate to waste anything, but I also wanted to show you how to change it a little. The top sample is the first one and the bottom sample is my second one. Thanks for looking,

Winners !!!

2011-09-29T18:16:00.000-06:00

The winner of the blog candy for my plea to "follow" me is: Snowdraak.
The winner of a three month subscription to BSTC is:
Irishgalkelly, she picked the set "Hand Penned" for next quarters BSTC.
I have also picked the set Floral Fillers, so Becky and I will do two sets, and a DSP pack.I have sent you emails , so if you don't get them check your junk files.
Thank you all for playing!

Left overs from club

2011-09-29T11:59:00.000-06:00

I cut for too many gals from my club this month, so I wanted to finish using the extra materials I already cut.I finished them just a little differently. Here is the masculine card I changed.
The Chair card is the first one and the Eagle is the second one. Two different ways to use some of the same materials.

Happy Rosh Hashanah

2011-09-29T08:32:00.000-06:00

Have a blessed day!

Winners announced this Thursday

2011-09-28T11:50:00.000-06:00

I will announce the winners of the "followers" blog candy and the free three month subscription to BSTC on Thursday the 29th before 8:00 pm mountain time. We sure to check back.

Scarecrow Punch Art

2011-09-28T08:10:00.000-06:00

Today is usually Utah Diva's International WWW, but our fearless leader is really swamped, so I'll show you my DT entry for the last sample to the Sept. theme of scarecrows.I designed a scarecrow from punches,I just love the way he came out. And with that little black bird sitting on his shoulder proves he is not that scary. Also, used the Spooky Bingo bits.
Thanks for looking,

Turkey neck??

2011-09-27T09:35:00.000-06:00

Oh my gosh, I'm getting a turkey neck as my mother used to call it.I'm wondering how much a little neck tuck would cost???LOL I wish...vanity, vanity all is vanity.Ah the joys of getting older.NOT!!!

Candy and a cookie

2011-09-27T08:00:00.001-06:00

Oh my gosh I had so much fun making these with my friend Peggy today. The cookie was pressed using the new cookie stamps, I think I'll work on making my cookie a little more appealing next time, but they were so easy. The candy wrappers were so much fun. I'm going to make several of the little purses for my new nurses when I go to National Jewish next month in Denver for my RA. We stamped "thank you so much " on that little gem. I'll give them away if they don't hurt me.:-)

Boo S'mores

2011-09-26T08:00:00.001-06:00

As a fan of Peeps particularly white peeps(I'm allergic to many food dyes)I saw these ghost peeps and thought oh yea...Halloween S'Mores. I just got the set of Spooky Bingo Bits, and I love them. I have never been a real big fan of Halloween, but these little images are so cute,I think I'll be using this set alone for a lot of projects. I got the DSP Frightful Sight last month when you could get a pack of DSP for free
Thanks for looking!

Fall is here!

2011-09-25T10:23:00.000-06:00

Fall is probably my favorite time of year, I'm also a big fan of snow, but I may be the only one like that?? Every year the vine in my back yard turns a vivid red. I took this picture from my porch door as I was still in my nightie, and I'm sure the neighbors don't want to see that! So, later I may get closer and catch the best light. In the background you can start to see the neighbors tree starting to turn yellow. In the Black Hills the Aspen will be turning yellow by now, so I hope to see that soon.

Blog Candy

2011-09-23T13:38:00.002-06:00

I'm so close to having 100 followers, so I'll give blog candy to one of my followers.
Sign at the lower right sidebar.Please help me hit 100.
Thanks!

Dear Ones

2011-09-23T13:30:00.000-06:00

I hope you don't mind me calling you all "dear ones" but you all are dear to my heart.
Sorry I have not been posting so much, I'm having some difficult days with my health and I've had to take some time off.I really hate being such a wimp, especially when my mind wants to do so many things and my body says "no way" I'd like to throw something sometimes I get so frustrated. At those times I wish I had Jedi power, then if I did throw something I could send it somewhere it would not hurt anything...LOL So, I hope to get some fun things done this week end and post them. I do have a cute Tote bag and Christmas card class/tutorial and an Advent Calendar to show you.
Blessings,

Utah Diva's International Color Challenge

2011-09-21T08:14:00.000-06:00

What a yummy looking color challenge. It reminds me of something Ace of Cakes would make.

Help me decide

2011-09-20T21:49:00.000-06:00

I have to pick out a stamp set for the next quarters Budget Stamping Tutorial Club. Have any ideas? I'm thinking I'll offer a free subscription if I pick your stamp set.
So, OK I'll do that. A free three months subscription to BSTC if your suggestion is picked.Comments are welcome!

Mojo Monday!

2011-09-19T07:50:00.000-06:00

How fun is this design? Give it a try.

Another club card

2011-09-17T14:41:00.000-06:00

I got this idea from a friend and changed the color. We loved making it at our club this week.

Manly Birthday Card

2011-09-16T08:07:00.000-06:00

This is a masculine card we made at club last night. I used our remarkable cork sheets #119819 and we stamped and embossed them. They cut out like butter in the Big Shot machine. The deacons bench is from Take a Seat #120447. The background is Tool Shed #123688. I hope you enjoy it as much as we liked making it. We have so much fun at my club, I have such a great group of ladies.

Wow

2011-09-15T15:22:00.000-06:00

All I have to tell you is just "Wow!" I'm so tuckered out I have to go lay down.I just finished with getting ready for club tonight and I canned yesterday and babysat my grandson last evening, so I'm off to watch reruns of Bones or NCIS until my gals come over. Photos coming soon on what we made.Wish you were here too.

Utah Diva's International WWW

2011-09-14T08:53:00.001-06:00

Wow! Windy! Wednesday! Only 54 degrees and raining at my house. No wonder I'm so stiff today.At any rate, today's card is about as scary as I get. Utah Diva's theme this month is scare-crows, straw, scary, etc.I hope you enjoy my design team entry. The Pumpkin Pie scallop circle is part of the new small pendant die set. It fits perfectly behind the large 2 1/2 inch circle punch. I used the darling greeting card kids and it's a wrap holiday stamps. Thanks for stopping by today.

Triple Punch Video

2011-09-13T20:09:00.000-06:00

Utah Diva's International Color Challenge

2011-09-13T08:26:00.001-06:00

Today's color challenge is really a fun combo.Give it a try and send me a picture you may be featured on my blog.
Thanks for looking,

Check out these colors

2011-09-12T19:07:00.000-06:00

I went to the Hill City Quilt Show this last week end. Check out these colors, it was such a treat to spend time on Saturday with Jeremy, Jess and Max. Then on Sunday Rick took me back to see more.I'm thinking of a modified quilt card like the red and white.

Ten Years Ago Today

2011-09-11T08:28:00.000-06:00

Do you remember where you were this time ten years ago today?I knew exactly where I was , what I was doing and who I was with and I remember how scared I was when one plane after another was used as live missiles at our country.I have had a family member fight in almost every war for the USA since the revolutionary war.Matter of fact that is how I got my middle name"Stetler" from Henry Stetler who fought in the Revolution for our freedom from England. Still, after ten years I cry at the destruction and the deep agonizing empathy I feel for the families and the victims themselves. It feels like it is sometimes too much to take in, and yet as I see it all un-fold again,I pray,I pray and I pray again.
God Bless the USA.

Quilts and canning

2011-09-09T09:54:00.000-06:00

This week end will be all about quilts and canning. On Saturday my daughter is taking me to the Quilt show in Hill City, and I'll be working at canning my peaches the rest of the time and doing a few cards...sounds fun to me. What are you doing this week end? I have to add; on Sunday watching 9/11 footage...never forget.

Payton Manning is out. Peaches In

2011-09-08T17:20:00.000-06:00

I'm a Bronco fan and excited that NFL starts tonight.But, I feel badly that Payton Manning is not doing well with the possibility not playing the rest of the year.Weird post I know, but I just bought a lug of peaches for jam, pie and just eating! Time to can...wish me luck and Payton's recovery.

Utah Diva's International WWW

2011-09-07T07:37:00.000-06:00

The theme for Sept. is scarecrow, straw or yellow. My card interpretation is a pumpkin in a hay (straw) field. I was going for an abstract card and didn't have anything on the front right orange circle, and then decided to make it a little more traditional with the pumpkin from the Button Buddies set. I think it is fun. You can see other Design Team entries at : UDI
Thanks for looking,

Utah Diva's International Color Challenge

2011-09-06T14:22:00.000-06:00

I did a quick card for the UDI color challenge. Fun color combo.