FWF Post

My card got smashed. Trying to figure out how to reconstruct it. :(

FWF Unity with La Pomme Etsy Inspired Challenge

I have a wonderful combination of both an Etsy Inspired Challenge featuring the Etsy shop La Pomme and one of my favorite Unity sets, Decadant Pear by Samantha Walker and a KOM. Had to use some of my new twine and the mini clothespins Mitch put in my stocking. :)

 I added a couple pictures of the kiddos in addition to my inspiration, card and availability of itty bittys at Unity's site.

Decadent Pear

Fiona helping me in the kitchen.

Liam trying out his new snowsuit by making a snow angel!

FWF Back Again!!

Here is an indication of how crazy things have been around here lately...Liam helped me over the weekend to punch and peel four (yes, you heard it...FOUR) Unity KOM sets! A couple store sets and a couple web sets. Thankfully, I had about 30 minutes to be able ink up this stamp tonight. The teacup from the December KOM is my cup of tea! Bah! Love. Love. Love. Even though I am starting a strict budget this year while in grad school, my Unity KOM will still be coming to my front door. Great deal and LOTS of variety!

Supplies
All Stamps Unity
 November KOM Picture Perfect
December KOM (no link available)
Ink: Bahama Blue (Memento), Versamark
Paper: Crumb Cake, Not Quite Navy
Accessories: Lace, Nestabilities Labels, Sakura White Souffle Pen, Button (PTI), String

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Christmas Card 2010
Talk about simple. I made 85 in roughly 2-3 hours over a day and an half.
Love the Hero Arts Doily (Lace Circle) embossed in white and the SU vintage Christmas sentiment. The string if from a stash out in the garage. lol!




Black Magic Technique
How cool is this? Using a solid stamp, white ink, some watercolor pencils and SCS's tutorial, I made this fun cards. I'll probably spice them up a bit before I give them away, but I live the technique and the simplicity of the designs.



Liam opening a gift from Nana and Papaw Born. We told him he had to wear his hat he made at preschool. It is a decorated Christmas Tree wth a star on the stop. Too cute!

Whether it is a sticker or a ribbon Miss Fiona looks adorable with all sorts of decorations on her head as she opens a gift from Nana and Papaw Born.



Vacation is Over

And what a wild one it was. :) I have several things to post this week. I purchased a a new Tim Holtz and a few Hero Art stamps along with my Unity KOM. I tried out SCS's Black Magic technique and FINALLY finished and mailed my Christmas cards. Hope to see you back here to check out the fun I have had!

Glass Pendants A Plenty

Here are a bunch new pendants that I have been making over the last several days. Who knew they would have been such a hit? The first one has to be my favorite to date. I haven't listed any in my Etsy shop because they have been flying out of my hands faster than I can post and make them. Had a snow day today, so I need to get cracking on those Christmas cards!

FWF TGIF

I have so much to get caught up on this weekend. (I have a craft show that I am in NO way ready to attend. Tonight is going to be fun!) The week just seemed to fly by before I could get anything accomplished. I have been playing around with ideas for my Christmas cards...no, they're not done. ;) I don't think this is going to be the one, but I had fun experimenting. Have a joyful day!

Someone who I am Thankful For...FWF

I really don't think I could ever choose one person who I am so thankful to have in my life. My parents, husband, children, in-laws, cousins, aunts/uncles and friends. This one is for my aunt (mom's sister) who has always been like a mother to me. She left her family for months to take care of, my mom, my dad, brothers and I after my mom had a stroke when I was a senior in high school. I love her dearly and don't know what life would have been like without her. She called me a couple nights ago to tell me that she has spots on her lungs. (This came as a shock to me as she has never smoked, although I have read that isn't always a factor.) There are still tests to be done, so I am remaining optimistic that the spots are malignant. If you could kept her and her family in your prayers I would appreciate it.

Have a Blessed Thanksgiving. I know I will with so many people and things to be thankful for that I will feel the blessings all week!

Supplies Stamps: All Unity and Ippity, Ink: Old Olive, Crushed Grape, Paper: Wisteria (Basic Grey), Sahara Sand, Vanilla, Accessories: Pearls, Baker's Twine

Four Months Later...FWF

I have finally put together my daughter's birth announcements. Pretty sure everyone knows by now, but I did it for my son and, no matter how late it is, I want to do it for her, too. I used both Unity and Ippity for this quick little announcement. The cherry stamp was too cute not to use for this. I added some red baker's twine to set off the cherries.

FWF Give Thanks

Right now I am thankful that my bed is close. We are prepping for a barn raising party on Saturday and I am beat. I had to embrace these fabulous fall colors with a sentiment from Unity's September KOM. Hope you have a wonderful fall weekend with many things for which to be thankful.

Supplies

Stamps: Unity September KOM

Ink: Pumpkin Pie, Rich Cocoa, Old Olive, Crumb Cake, Chocolate Chip

Paper: Basic Grey, Confetti Cream

Accessories: Button (PTI-Autumn Mix), Dazzling Diamonds Glitter, Linen thread, Crocheted Lace, Scallop punch

Too Sweet!

(ippity) Hopping with Glass Tile Jewelry

Well, I am going to be doing a lot of hopping for the next couple of weeks. "Why?", you may ask. I somehow fractured my foot at the base of my middle toe. I had been walking around on it for a week before my mom and MIL  suggested that I go to have it checked out...and I actually listened. There was a reason for the bruising, pain and swelling...lol! Monday is keep off it, elevate and medicate, then schedule the appt. with the orthopedist day. Fun.

I made a few necklaces using glass tiles with decorative paper and stamps in the{ippity} line. I think I'm hooked! The sunlight coming in through the window reflected making it look like crosses in the glass.

Liam in the Kiddie Tractor Pull at the 160th Fairfield Co. Fair.
Last fair in the state of Ohio.

Fiona in her John Deere hat.

FWF Blinkie Winner

Email  Jimmi at: jimmi.mayo@gmail.com with  full name, addy and that you won this week's fwf blinkie.

Here is the randomly chosen winner!

Bogner's said...
Oh YAY, you have the blinkie! I am glad you have the day off. That makes it a nice FWF for you I am sure! I love the card you made for Mitch! That sentiment is so fabulous! I don't have that KOM, but my friend here in town does. Might have to go through her stamps this weekend!

10:03 AM

FWF Perfect Stamp

Happy Friday! And, boy, am I having one! Today is Central Ohio Teacher Association (COTA) Day. No school for this teacher! It is meant to be a professional development day, but we get it as a comp day for other days we do professional development. Have my pumpkin spice coffee, pumpkin donut and am ready to hop!

I made this for Mitch. This day could only be more perfect if he had the day off too. Loved playing around with my new KOM. Check out  more fab Unity creations by starting ========> HERE.

Supplies

Stamps: October KOM

Ink: Rich Cocoa, Bamboo

Paper: Linen (PTI), Wassail DP (Basic Grey), Espresso

Accessories: Manila Tag, Sizzix Embossing Flower, Linen Thread, Buttons, Baker's Twine

And guess what???

I have the blinkie!!!

Leave a comment and check back on Saturday morning to see if you won some Unity rubbah!!

Final Unity Flair on Leave

Maternity leave is at its end and I am back at the grind on Monday. So many mixed emotions. It is going to be difficult. Mitch surprised this week with this gorgeous bunch of lilies. I needed a bit of cheering up. ;) Sorry about the brief post. Craziness around here lately! Take care!

Stamps: Decadant Pears, September KOM Ink: Rich Cocoa, Tart Pear Paper: Pear, Confetti White, Kraft, White Accessories: Baker's Twine, Pearls, Sizzix Embossing Folder

Love, Laughter and Sunsets - Ippity Monday

As with most of my creations, I had no idea where this was going until it was completely finished. Some crafters/artists have a process...not I. I try to and all I get is frustrated. The crazy thing is that I thrive on order and processes. Just not with this. lol! All I had in my hand was a piece of seam binding that I had colored the day before and here is what I ended up creating with it. (I am working on updating my ippity sale blog, so if is something you would like and don't see it here, please let a comment and I will get back with you asap.)

I also added some tags I have been working on for my Etsy shop as well as some fabulous photos of an Ohio sunset. Mitch had me take a few shots on our way home from Columbus last night. Love it!

This is my last week of maternity leave and I will be returning to work next Monday. I hope to be back blogging and creating soon!

Have a wonderful day!

Supplies
Stamps: So This is Love, You Deserve, Thoughts from the Past (All ippity)
Ink: Rich Cocoa, Angel Pink
Paper: Kraft
Accessories: Pearls, Su Butterfly Die, Cuttlebug Embossing Folder - Flourishes, Tim Holtz Embossing Folder, Dyed Seam Binding, Pearl Brad, Prima Flower

Gorgeous Ohio fall sunset

FWF Decadent Pear

I have been looking for this set EVERYWHERE! The only store I could find Decadent Pear from Unity by the fabulous Samantha Walker was at Limelight Papercrafts. I pretty much stalked the website and snatched it up as soon as it was available.(BTW, lightening fast shipping from Limelight. My first order from them, but definitely not my last.) I have not seen many projects made with this set, but let me tell you I WILL be experimenting with this one a lot. Love the images sooooo much!!! If you see any great creations using this set it would be wonderful if you could link it in the comments section of this post. Thanks and have a grand Friday!

Supplies
Stamps: Decadent Pear (Unity - Samantha Walker), Words (Unity Kom)
Ink: Rich Cocoa, Versamark
Paper: Kraft (The Paper Company), All DP is Offbeat by Basic Grey
Accessories: Glossy Accents, Pearl, White Souffle Pen, Paper Piercing Tool, Linen Thread, Cricut Tags