2009 is almost over

but you knew that already didnt you?  :)

Happy New Year!!  May you be blessed, healthy and happy in 2010.

Birthday card, and Stamp A Stack

My husbands niece turns 4 in a couple of days.  She doesn't want to, she wants to stay 3!  LOL 

I put a card together for her.  It's all pink and has a little bling (Stickles) on it.  Perfect for a little princess don't ya' think??

(a Stampin Up stamp was used on the middle image, Stickles on the cake and flower, everything else was purchased elsewhere or given to me)

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I really enjoy going to this card class.  I have only been to a couple.  Can't wait for the next one!!  :)

All products used are Stampin Up.

(The example for this one had a Christmas stamp instead of a birthday stamp.  But I would like to send my uncle a birthday card, so I changed it.)

Hope you weren't expecting much!

A little about me - TammyLee

1. 40 years old. I love it! Some people say "oh no, I quit at 39" or whatever. Not me!! I said "Bring It On".

2. I am married to a wonderful guy, Frank.

3. I have a beautiful daughter, Jennifer, from my first marriage.

4. I have a 15 yo stepson, Kyle.

5. I have a heavy foot. Cruise?? Whats that?? :~)

6. I live on 5 acres.

7. I am a city girl.

8. I work full time outside the home.

9. My new show that I have to watch is Deadliest Catch.

10. I love sweet tea, M & M's and steak.

11. I hate liver, coconut and onions.

12. I have an unhealthy fear of snakes.

13. I dont like to use punctuation.

14. I love Dr. Pepper and pizza.

15. I hate wind and ice.

16. I am at odds with my sister.

17. I hate that my mom is so sick.

18. I miss my stepdad.

19. I want to make a quilt.

20. I want a CRICUT!

21. I want to loose about 10 lbs.

22. I am shy.

23. I am not a girly girl. Face masks? Eye cream? Manicures? Not me.

24. I love my Levi's.

25. I love rollercoasters.

26. I like listening to thunder.

27. I love snow.

28. I have a new old house.

29. I think I have Carpal Tunnel crap.

30. I have lived in Arizona.

31. I dont like to go to the dentist. So I dont.

32. I dont like going to garage/yard sales. Or having them.

33. I hate to do laundry.

34. I dont like to cook.

35. I cant think of anything else.

Good night.

Plastic Bag Holder

I found a cute way to recycle plastic bags, and it holds them too.  Hang it on a wall.  Put the bags in the top and pull out the bottom.

I have also seen some people that make "yarn" out of the bags.  They are making things like purses and belts.  Plastic "yarn" is hard to work with, it tears sooooo easy.  You really have to pay attention when you are pulling the plasitc thru the holes.  Not sure about using it like real yarn for a purse or belt, haven't done those.

Here are a couple of pics.

I did this project last year.  I am thinking of making something else with plastic bags.  I saved alot, and I do mean alot, of bags.  

Sucker Bucket

What else can I call it??  lol

I got the bucket, Tootsie Pops, floral foam from the Dollar Tree.  I was wanting to only have 50 suckers, but with this being the first one I made, I wasnt sure on the size or anything.  So, there are about 60 Tootsie Pops and a 1 lb. bag of Dum Dum suckers.  The sign is supposed to be orange not red.  I guess the flash did that. *shrugs*

Happy Birthday Cindy!

Thank You card

I found a little time today to make a card.  My aunt liked the one I gave her, she asked me to make her one to give to a friend.  How can I say no?

Plain white card with patterned paper and plain light blue paper.  I inked the edges of the light blue paper before attaching.  I printed the quote in Word.

You'd be the last one to say that the things you do make a huge difference in other people's lives.

on the inside

But it's the first thing I'd say about you.

Card and Sign

My aunt has been taking my mom out to eat just about every Friday for the last couple of months.  I mentioned to her that I would help her out with some money for buying my moms supper, which she does 99% of the time.  My mom is on limited income, so her having even $15 for a quick-eat out dinner is very rare.  So here is a card I a made for my aunt, sort of a thank you card, even though I know I dont need to say "thanks".

You don't choose your family.

on the inside - - -

They are God's gift to you, as you are to them.

This is a blank white card, pre-folded, with patterned paper that I am not sure where I got it from, a sticker and the light green is Bazzill cardstock.  The inside was written by hand, for that "personal touch".

Someone quit work a couple of months ago, they haven't moved anyone in her office.  One of my friends there, always says she wants it "cause she dont play well with others", lol.  She is sort of out in the open, in a cubicle.  That office would be nice for her to have.  Sometimes she needs to bring one or both of her little ones to work for a while.  And when she does, she takes her work into that office and closes the door.   

I wrapped a peice of cardboard in regular copy paper to hide the edge of the cardboard.  Then I layered dark green Bazzill cardstock, patterned paper, and light green Bazzill cardstock.  I printed with the computer "doesn't play well with others" onto the light green, and used a couple of stickers and some ribbon to hang it with.

The font is Scrap Calligraphy, I got as a free download at www.scrapnfonts.com.  

I am soooo proud of myself for getting TWO projects done this weekend!!  I know my husband is just glad I am using my stuff that is scattered out on the kitchen table. lol