Antique Store Finds!

Well, I went to my first antique shop today. I was so excited to find some tablecloths and these old clothespins!!!! I have been looking everywhere for the clothespins for some time now. I'm still hunting a nice vintage winter tablecloth and the old Pyrex stuff. I am so tired of using the plastic storage containers they make now. We're replacing it way too often for my taste! lol Being in this antique store brought back so many memories of going up north to visit my great, great grandparents growing up. When I was a teen (about 13-14ish) I remember having to sleep in the shed (it was like a very small house, not like the metal things we have now, just so ya know....lol). My great, great grandparents still lived like the old days. I remember the silver kitchen table with the formica top and the chairs, the old type fridges and especially the quilts. I thought they were kind of funky back then but now I'm understanding a lot more about the way they lived back then. I would give almost anything to find one of my old grandmother's quilts from those days! Well...enough of my chattering! lol If you happen to know any information about the tablecloths in the pic, PLEASE!!!! let me know. I have no idea how to begin researching this stuff. Thanks for stopping by and have a wonderful evening! :)

Grow With Love

Hope everyone's having great Tuesday! Well, I usually don't post anything personal on my blog but, the last few days have been really hard for me. I HAVE to quit smoking, I no longer have a choice in the matter. Now, that being said, I have never smoked in my house or my car. I have fought so hard to keep the second hand smoke from reaching my DS because I do NOT want him having any repercussions from my bad habit. Anyway, I got hit with some very disturbing news last Fri. I have emphysema! Now, my husband smoked (quit a little over a year ago) twice as much as me and longer, my mother smoked, dad....you get the picture. Nonetheless, I'm the one that ended up with this disease. Please!! don't get me wrong, I would NEVER wish emphysema on anyone. It just adds to the joke I have about my being cursed...lol. Anyway, I will learn to live with this and pray that I can watch my son grow up to adulthood and beyond. I see the pulomonologist a week from today to see where I stand. I am really praying, very hard that this is just a short stint into the disease and can slow the progression without a lot of added med's or anything like that. So.....now that I am trying to quit cold turkey (the last few days haven't been going so well), I'm hoping I can make lots of cards to keep my mind focused on something besides smoking (or sleeping all day...lol). I haven't been too fond of this color but I think it's growing on me ;) I believe that I am now down to maybe my last 10-12 sets that have not been opened yet...WHEW! I apologize for the long post but I just needed to get it out there and off my chest. Thanks for looking and have a blessed day! :)

Supplies Used:
Ink: PTI berry sorbet, momento black and bamboo leaves
CS: PTI white and berry sorbet
Stamps: PTI garden of life
Acc: KaiserCraft yellow pearls and PTI new leaf bitty dot ribbon

Flying High

I wanted to do some paper piecing today since it's been some time since I've used it on a card. I cut my die cuts before I stamped on them. I wanted bolder colors so it took a few tries before I found the colors I wanted. Thanks for looking and have a great day! :)

Supplies Used:
Ink: PTI pure poppy, momento black (inside sentiment), danube blue and dandelion, versamagic mango madness
CS: PTI white and new leaf, Amuse cloud DP
Stamps: PTI up up and away and coordinating sentiments
Acc: PTI balloons die, foam squares and PTI sunshine impression plate
Tech: die cutting and paper piecing

Butterflies & Rhinestones

I made this card over the weekend but hadn't had the chance to get a pic until today. I wasn't too sure about the colors but I really wanted to try these colors to see how they blend together. I'm a very visual person so I have to actually see it done. Thanks for looking and have a great day! :)

Supplies Used:
Ink: none
CS: PTI berry sorbet, white, new leaf and lemon tart cs
Stamps: none
Acc: PTI new leaf satin ribbon, PTI polka dot basics IP, 1/4" scor tape, foam squares, DMC 3078 (to tie button on ribbon), PTI lemon tart button, PTI butterfly die, MAMBI green and yellow rhinestones
Tech: die cutting

Damask Designs In Plum

Here's another new PTI set I ordered recently. I don't think I can possibly stress how addicted to PTI products I am!!!! I had to wait a few days for some sunshine. I took my pic while the getting was good...LOL! Thanks for looking and have a great day! :)

Supplies Used:
Ink: momento sweet plum and PTI fresh snow
CS: PTI white and plum pudding
Stamps: PTI damask designs
Acc: KaiserCraft snow pearls, misc white satin ribbon, SU scallop trim border punch, mini glue dots and foam squares
Tech: CAS

Fabulous Gingham

I have been hoarding this Amuse gingham paper for a while now...lol. I know...we're suppose to USE our stuff but I just love this paper so much! I just received 2 pti orders last week so I had to play a little hehe I've been waiting for the last few days for some sunshine. I didn't have a lot so I took this pic with what I could get...lol! Thanks for looking and have a fabulous day! :)

Supplies Used:
Ink: momento black
CS: PTI white
PP: Amuse pink petite gingham
Stamps: PTI Signature Greetings
Acc: PTI beautiful blooms II #3 dies, PTI hibiscus burst button, 1/4" scor tape, mini glue dots, SU scallop trim border punch, foam squares, misc white satin ribbon
Tech: CAS

Masculine Thinking of You

Hi there! I'm starting to think that I cannot find a PTI set that I own that I don't absolutely LOVE! Their products are great, customer service ROCKS and they are absolutely fabulous people! I'm working to build my stash of masculine cards to keep on hand. I always have good intentions to make them but seem to forget to do that or simply forget to ACTUALLY send them...LOL! Thanks for looking and have a great day! :)

Supplies Used:
Ink: Momento black and Versamagic tea leaves
CS: PTI white and simply chartreuse (their newest color release)
Stamps: PTI take three spring
Acc: Large foam circles, kaisercraft black rhinestones, black grosgrain ribbon, PTI polka dot basics II impression plate
Tech: CAS

Dotted Hello

I am determined to use every single one of my PTI sets that haven't been opened yet! lol I wasn't going to get this set, it really wasn't my taste. Well, after seeing all the creations made with it I thought, why not! hehe I LOVE this set!!!!!! It is definitely a MUST HAVE for quick, simple cards. I'm still practicing my OSW (one sheet wonders) LOL! Thanks for looking and have a great day! :)

Supplies Used:
Ink: PTI pure poppy, Momento black, bamboo leaves, tangelo and cantaloupe
CS: PTI white, new leaf and summer sunrise
Stamps: PTI dot spot and communique sentiments
Acc: PTI pure poppy satin ribbon, SU! modern label punch, misc yellow rhinestones, foam squares, mini glue dots

Father's Day Lighthouse

Ok...I admit! I stink at coming up with titles...LOL! My original idea wasn't working like I'd hoped so this is what I came up with. I like this much better! Thanks for looking and have a great day! :)

Supplies Used:
Ink: momento black
CS: PTI white, spring rain and smokey shadow
Stamps: IO (impression obsession) hatteras with boat
Acc: MAMBI rhinestones, PTI woodgrain impression plate, twill, foam squares and 1/4" scor tape

Father's Day 1965 Mustang

I've had this idea in my head for few weeks and thought I'd better get started..lol! This is for all the gearheads in my family. I do have a few people who are into nautical stuff so I still have to come up with an idea for them. My current idea is proving to be harder to get onto paper than I thought. Thanks for looking and have a great day! :)

Supplies Used:
Ink: PTI fresh snow and enchanted evening, momento black, Copics (N2- chrome and interior, 110- tires, B93 & 95- body)
CS: SU kraft, PTI white and enchanted evening
Stamps: CDS (clear dollar stamps) 1965 mustang, PTI a little argyle and father know's best
Acc: foam squares, black grosgrain ribbon, 1/4" scor tape (hold ribbon), small and large deckled rectangle nesties