Hump Day Quickie!

When you have matching cardstock and ink, making a quick card is soooooo simple!

I used SU's two new colors--Bermuda Bay and Crushed Curry for both of these cards.

Enjoy your "hump" day:D

Tootin' Tuesday

I spend quite a bit of time online.  In doing so, I don't just look at the same websites and blogs every day.  Instead, I love to stretch my knowledge and experiences.  So, I've decided to share my journey with each of you every Tuesday.  Hence, "Tootin' Tuesday"; the day of the week that I will be tooting my horn for someone elses website or blog.

Today, I'm "tooting" for www.katydid-designs.com.  Laura Bray is the author of this beauty.  I have had the pleasure of getting to know Laura the past few weeks while taking one of her online e-courses.  All I can say is WOW!  Laura really knows her stuff!  If you are ever in need of one of Laura's classes, I can tell you firsthand that Laura is an awesome professional!  She doesn't just take your money and toss you a to-do list.  She truly puts a lot of thought and care into her program, and I can see why her customers keep coming back for more.  So, expand your horizons and visit Laura's website to see what I'm talking about:D

Monday Morning Crafter's Hangover

That's right!  I'm back with a doosie of a hangover:D  Yesterday was my nieces 4th Birthday, and my sister held the party at a local bowling alley.  Fun!  So...CUTENESS ALERT!

Of course, the Dairy Queen Ice  Cream cake featured the "Princesses".

Isn't she pretty?!

I think she sang with us:D

I thought this was precious, the way she held her dad's face for the picture;)

My sister, Lori, gave us a list of what Sydney wanted for her birthday.  Since she knows how I love to make her projects, she requested large letters for her bedroom wall.  So, here is what I came up with.

I bought white wooden ones at Joann's and got out the good-old Modge Podge.

 

I also couldn't resist getting her one of my favorite books...

I hope she has fun drawing with her thumbprints:D

Have a great Monday!

New Glasses?

Seriously!  I can't believe my terrible vision!  I just looked at the post I did the other day and realized that the pictures of the card are terrible!!  I apologize!  Hope you're enjoying your TGIF!

Goodies!

Guess what!  It's Thursday and I wish it was Friday!  So, time for some blog candy!  Become a follower of my blog and you are automatically entered to win a copy of my book "Say What" a cardmaker's sentiment resource.   Don't think you need this resource?  Well, I beg to differ.  Following are a couple cards made with this book. 

Thought-Provoking Hump Day

Have you noticed the evolution?  The one where big companies are downsizing, people are losing their jobs, security and retirement savings.  The evolution I'm talking about is the one where people are tired of being loyal to corporate America so they are fighting back by taking their destiny into their own hands.  They are doing so by finding new ways to earn a living.  So, what does this mean to the crafting industry?  Plenty!  It is my opinion that in these difficult economic times, Americans are going to learn how to be more creative with their earning abilities.  And, being creative is ALWAYS a good thing:D

'nough said!  Have a happy, creative hump day:D

Monday's hangover spills onto Tuesday ;D

That's right...all of these were made this weekend:D

How awesome is this?

I came home from Illinois to find my new MFT stamps in my mailbox!

Aren't they delish?!

Combining these stamps with my favorite KandCo papers was just soooooo easy:D

My DH says this one is a picture of me.

Enjoy your Tuesday:)

Monday Mornings=Craft Room Hangover

That's right!  I can't wait to show you what kept me busy all weekend. 

This natural beauty features beautiful fall colors with one of my favorite retired SU stamps.  And those CTMH paper flowers are some of my favs as well.

This Tattered Angels embossed chipboard works nicely with this KandCo paper.

I can never get enough of making my own flowers:)

I have a ton more to show you, but I think I better get my day started.  I hope you have a great Monday!

New Blog, New Phase

Welcome to my new blog and the next phase of my altered life journey!  Whether you followed me on my previous blog, 'Muktowne Craft Room', or are new to visiting me, I hope you enjoy the papercrafting and altered art inspiration I am going to bring you.  My blog is big on pictures of my own work and light on the conversation.  So, if there is something you would like further explanation on, please don't hesitate to email me or leave me a comment.  I check my blog daily and try to post daily.  So, for today's business, I have an altered canvas class to show you samples of and invite you to participate in.  The class will be held in Mukwonago, Wisconsin (my home town), this Thursday, Sept. 24th at 6:30 p.m.  If you don't live in the area and are still interested in learning all of the techniques I will be teaching during this class, let me know.  If there is enough interest I will put together an online tutorial.  That being said, if you are interested in attending my class this week, please contact me so that I can be sure to have enough supplies:)