Chookarooni

Back from trip to Australia

2012-01-07T15:57:00.001-07:00

We are back from a wonderful Christmas vacation to Australia. Met some wonderful craft ladies there. Two in particular were especially kind to the two of us - Doreen and Patsy took us out each day our first week - looking at rainforests, botanical gardens, the Glass Mountains, then Patsy had to go back to work so it was Doreen, Morris and myself travelling about..... where the floods had been last year in Toowoomba in particular - my hubby had been there 40 years ago and was anxious to return - he didn't recognize much - it is quite a large place and driving through, you would not really know they experienced such tragedy a year ago......
the Australians are a resilient lot - yes we still love the country and it was especially nice to see our new DIL experience it for the first time.
Bought a lot of crafting supplies whilst there.....now I have to put them to good use. Hopefully this week, will get busy and create. When I do, I will share!

New Creations

2011-11-18T12:58:00.000-07:00

Got the layout from online class I took - the snowflake is Spellbinders, the tree is a cuttlekid die I got when I first got my cuttlebug - the cuttlekid dies are no longer made and hard to come buy so really I got this when I did (about 5 years ago)! thanks for looking

Finished Cards

2011-08-22T18:51:00.000-06:00

Each year my SIL's choir holds a silent auction - a fund raising event going to a worthy cause. The auction doesn't take place until Oct but I like to be organized and get my contribution completed and on its way to her. Have lost count how long I have been making cards for her auction - this year I made six packs - yes 36 cards in total - Done! Just waiting for date to drop off, so they can make the trip to Manitoba where SIL lives. I even remembered to take pics of most of them before packaging them.....so stay tuned....

Challenge

2011-08-19T15:53:00.000-06:00

- this

one is for the challenge on Scrapbooker's Paradise.

Card Creations

2011-08-19T15:43:00.004-06:00

These are cards I created today

Birthday cards

2011-08-08T20:16:00.001-06:00

Birthday cards from Barb, Irene and Pam.

Wedding Pics

2011-08-08T20:14:00.000-06:00

wedding over

2011-08-08T08:35:00.000-06:00

For those of you that don't know - our son was married on July 30 to a wonderful girl! Our daughter and her hubby were here for the wedding so it has been a very special time........however it has come to an end......son and DIL are on honeymoon and daughter and SIL are safely back in Australia. Can't believe how quickly time went and that I am back to work. Will share some pics from wedding - they decided to hold wedding at Camp Kindle which is a local camp for kids with cancer - spectacular venue - great accomodations and money ended up going to a worthy cause.
So hopefully I will be back to creating now that the business is over!

Clean and Simple challenge

2011-07-15T17:49:00.001-06:00

This weeks challenge layout looked interesting - here is link:
http://cleanandsimplestamping.blogspot.com/2011/07/149.html
and here is my take on it!

Plans gone astray

2011-05-31T10:45:00.002-06:00

Earlier in the year I decided to try to post everyday with a card - I so enjoy visiting Lynette's blog each day, as well as Simplicity.......but the best laid plans didn't take very long to fall apart - between helping with wedding things for future DIL and committing to teaching a card class this past weekend, the posts have been few and fair between.
Class went well and am hoping to teach more - note to self - take business cards next time!
Will add pics of some of the cards they created over the next few days but here is the first.

Scrapbooker's Paradise B&W challenge

2011-05-20T18:36:00.000-06:00

Have online friend Nancy E. who is new to Scrapbooker's Paradise design team - this one is for her!

RAK from Iona

2011-05-07T15:55:00.002-06:00

Rec'd this lovely spin on an easel card from Iona who lives in Scotland - we have become friends through the yahoo group - creativecuttlebuggers - thank you Iona!

May Day challenge on creativecuttlebuggers

2011-05-05T16:35:00.003-06:00

Card should have flower on it and be cuttlebugged - here are mine!

Monday

2011-05-02T07:48:00.002-06:00

Today is election day here in Canada - because I am attending an all day workshop, my hubby and I went last week and cast our votes - thank goodness I don't have to worry about that - know I will be tired at end of day.
Have done some creating this past week but need to scan or photograph before I can share my latest cards with you. Still using the double embossing technique - funny how it has become my new favorite - need to do a flower card for the latest challenge - started work on it last night but it needs tweaking. Hopefully later this evening I might cards scanned - often a day away provides inspiration - at least I am hoping that will happen.

Easel Card

2011-04-20T20:29:00.002-06:00

Just scanned the front of this card - it is an easel card - and the front is double embossed (using cuttlebug embossing folder - then ranger ink and clear embossing powder) - like the end result!

Another Anniversary card -

2011-04-17T08:46:00.002-06:00

A friend living in England sent this Anniversary card - thanks Barb!

Wedding Invites

2011-04-17T08:30:00.005-06:00

Future DIL gave me go ahead to post pic of their wedding invites

Another Anniversary card

2011-04-11T14:13:00.002-06:00

Would like to thank Saundra H. for the wonderful anniversary she sent.

Creative Day

2011-04-10T08:42:00.002-06:00

Sandy was over to make cards - we had quite a creative day

Two more Anniversary Cards

2011-04-07T13:11:00.003-06:00

You know you have been married a long time when you have to stop and figure out how long it has been - we figure 35 years if our calculations are right.....rec'd two more Anniversary cards - the blue one is from Mary C. and the green one is from Kris M. Thank you and big hugs to you ladies for two wonderful cards!

Daytimers for co workers

2011-04-06T19:46:00.003-06:00

Two girls at work saw my daytimer and really liked it - one choose the colors red and black - the other girl left color choice to me - here they are

Embossed backgrounds

2011-04-05T20:52:00.003-06:00

Love this technique - stay tuned for some cards

Embossed embossed backgrounds

2011-04-04T10:09:00.003-06:00

Another anniversary card

Finished two busy days of work

2011-04-02T16:17:00.004-06:00

Glad to have work behind me for awhile - back to creating - was able to find 9 sets of spellbinders on Kijiji at very good price - am thrilled - (of the three sets I have, two are spoken for! WHOOOHOOO) Can't beat that!!!!!

Anniversary card from Australia

2011-03-30T08:48:00.002-06:00

Look what arrived from friend in Australia - isn't it wonderful? Thank you so much Doreen!

And Another

2011-03-29T15:14:00.004-06:00

Sandy came over today as she had some cards she needed to get made.....got two more created for my UK friend......here is one....

the last one

2011-03-27T20:07:00.003-06:00

Will start creating more when I start my days off on Tuesday - but here is the fourth card - four down - six more to go!

One More

2011-03-26T16:26:00.003-06:00

And Another

2011-03-25T20:30:00.002-06:00

Here is another card - made for my friend in UK

Some cards

2011-03-24T11:14:00.002-06:00

Have a friend whose birthday is coming up - she requested cards - so here is a start - she likes big cards so these are 5.5X 8.5 - a bit of a challenge

Cards for class

2011-03-23T16:27:00.002-06:00

Have decided I need to take a break - am beginning to stress out over this class - choosing which cards to make in class is proving to be a challenge - we have two hours - there is nothing worse that not having enough time to complete the cards but don't want to make them so simple that the participants are finished and looking for more..........

Border cards and a laugh!

2011-03-18T11:11:00.006-06:00

Continuing to work on cards for the class - and have decided it would be a good thing to label my border embossing folders......how long have I had them? Let's just say.....a long time......and only now have realized I have one that is supposed to be a single row of different sized solid circles and instead it is a row of buttons......go figure! Have ordered a second set - to be given away as prize at end of class, so I should be able to see if that set is the same as mine or if it has the single row of circles.....will keep you posted!

Getting prepared for card workshop

2011-03-16T20:57:00.003-06:00

Have been asked to teach a two hour card making class - have been struggling with class content - finally came to a decision and have spent the last two days preparing packets for participants (finished that today!!! WHOOHOOO!!!) - have to write a description of same so thought it would be much easier if I got everything ready first then will have time to spend writing without feeling pressured - am making class small (8 maximum) so I can spend time with people who need assistance - nervous but excited too.....would love to turn this into a monthly class.

Another card using small embossing folder

2011-03-14T20:29:00.003-06:00

One of a set of four flower embossing folders used to make this one.

More small embossing folders

2011-03-13T18:27:00.000-06:00

small embossing folders

2011-03-12T18:46:00.003-07:00

this card was made with a set of small embossing folders - circles - made three circles (three passes through cuttlebug) then stamped ladybug inside each circle - love ladybugs!

Small Embossing folders

2011-03-10T09:32:00.003-07:00

Here is another card made with small embossing folders

Card made using small embossing folders

2011-03-09T20:40:00.004-07:00

Made this card for my daughter about two years ago but had someone ask me about the small embossing folders so for the next wee while, I will show cards I have made using the small embossing folders.

Clean And Simple challenge FTL130

2011-03-08T14:58:00.003-07:00

Another challenge on the clean and simple blog - this one took me a long while - found the patterned paper, then finding a ribbon to "match" proved a challenge, then took four attempts to stamp the sentiment - some days I should just stay out of my craft room!!!!!

Plaid challenge

2011-03-07T09:41:00.003-07:00

Think the bling in the flowers "brightens" things up a bit.
Made wedding invites with future DIL and her mom yesterday - done! WHOOOHOOO!

Another Plaid Challenge card

2011-03-06T10:46:00.007-07:00

This one is quite different but I think I like it just as much!

Creativecuttlebuggers challenge

2011-03-05T14:48:00.002-07:00

Mary, our new challenge coordinator on creativecuttlebuggers, comes up with the best and different ideas for challenges - who would have thought of plaid? Here is a card I made for the challenge.

An Anniversary card

2011-03-02T17:54:00.002-07:00

Work part of a day today and then tomorrow and Friday - off the weekend WHOOOOHOOO!!!

Sketch challenge on Gina K

2011-03-01T13:50:00.003-07:00

worked yesterday

2011-03-01T09:11:00.002-07:00

Didn't post yesterday as I worked - yikes - work was okay but getting home was a little scary - very slow going and roads were a nightmare - yes they had sanded but intersections were like skating rinks - still freezing cold this morning but roads a lot better.
Here is another card from the weekend creative session.

Days off

2011-02-27T17:48:00.003-07:00

Am so glad I didn't cave when they called to see if I could work the weekend. A weekend off is very therapeutic - it has given me a chance to get ahead on my card making......will share - this is one - sentiment is from old set and the flower is from Technique Tuesday set that has proven to be a favorite.

Birthday Card

2011-02-26T08:52:00.003-07:00

Today is my future DIL's birthday - made her a card yesterday that took me forever - just one of those crafting days when nothing comes easily - anyway thought I would share it with you - took this scan then decided it needed something so added a flower in the place where a clasp would be to open and close purse - did I scan it after I added the flower? Not!!!!!!!!! So you will have to use your imagination to add the pink flower with green bling centre.

No Card Today

2011-02-23T09:22:00.002-07:00

Am on my second day off and enjoying every minute of it - unfortunately the weather is cold but that makes it easier to stay in and craft - have to get ready to make another set of wedding invitations for future daughter in law - she has decided on design - we just need to work on what is going on the inside before we get started the production line. Wondering if I shared my daughter's invitations.....?????? Guess it is safe to do that now with wedding six months past.

Another Heat Embossed card front

2011-02-20T19:15:00.002-07:00

More Trees

2011-02-19T19:03:00.002-07:00

One day down and two more to go (work)
Here is another tree card SU set - think it needs some sky and grass

A Most Enjoyable Day

2011-02-18T19:38:00.003-07:00

Had the day off and decided to make the most of it before working another three - including holiday Monday - Had lunch with some very good friends with whom I went to primary school. Yes still keep in touch after all these years - we were just saying - how is it that one friend's daughter is turning 40 next week - they were all just little kids a short time ago.......
Another favorite stamp from stampscapes - these stamps are wonderful - they make the most amateur stamper look like a professional

Clear Heat Embossing

2011-02-16T20:14:00.003-07:00

Kind of a plain card - embossed this wheat stamp with clear embossing powder - I love heat embossing - how many of you got started stamping when you saw heat embossing?

Another Favorite stamp set - now retired

2011-02-15T21:21:00.001-07:00

Just love this little girl with the umbrella - reminds me of the movie
Singing in the Rain

More Hero Arts & Flowers

2011-02-14T15:34:00.002-07:00

Both the image and the sentiment are embossed - stamped won embossing pad then colored with Marvy color pens

Another creation using embossing pad, ink and clear embossing powder

2011-02-13T19:04:00.002-07:00

Hero Arts and Tulip

2011-02-12T16:27:00.001-07:00

Once again using my favorite tulip stamp and a set from Hero Arts Sending Smiles Messages - with five "sets" of clear stamps - one for front of card and one for inside of card......

Friday

2011-02-11T15:17:00.003-07:00

Knowing I have to work this weekend and the next few weekends - will have to be super organized with posts and card making if I want to keep posting each day
Here is another creation using a tulip stamp I have had for a very long time - it is one of my favourites!

Another spring card using leftovers

2011-02-10T08:14:00.000-07:00

Easter like spring card

2011-02-09T13:36:00.001-07:00

What is it about the color purple and its various shades that remind me of Easter?????

Springtime card -

2011-02-08T09:43:00.000-07:00

With getting a large dump of snow yesterday - I am ready for spring - way too much snow - ready for green leaves,grass and most of all....... flowers

Daytimer

2011-02-07T10:17:00.002-07:00

Have dear friend - we started Grade One together - make her a daytimer every two years - this is her new one

Another Man Card

2011-02-06T10:09:00.001-07:00

Thought I would try a variation on the previous card

Trucks for Man Card

2011-02-05T19:30:00.000-07:00

Thought it was about time I used this truck stamp I bought about a year ago......love it!

New or not used challenge

2011-02-04T10:51:00.000-07:00

We're having a challenge over on CCB - use something in your "stash" you haven't used embossing folder, stamp.....whatever so here is my creation - new border die from Tim Holtz and a sizzix embossing folder

Michael Strong Valentine challenge

2011-02-03T21:48:00.002-07:00

Make valentine card using untraditional colors (no pink or red allowed) so I made this and then realized that although it is untraditional in colors - hello - I used pink!!!! Incidently - the embossed heart stamp (smallest heart was embossed with pink embossing powder - scanner makes it look white!)
Will have to try again

Another clean & simple challenge card

2011-02-02T09:56:00.001-07:00

Think I like the green one better - like the stamped sentiment on white part of card

Jan Creativecuttlebuggers Mingle

2011-02-01T07:29:00.000-07:00

this month's mingle was a child's card and although we are supposed to send one card, the lady who was my partner, always sends two. She included some dazzles that I have been drooling over...... Look at the wonderful cards she sent! Thanks Carole!!!!!

Clean and Simple Challenge

2011-01-31T09:01:00.000-07:00

Love the progression of colors

Motorcycles

2011-01-30T20:37:00.001-07:00

Thought this might make a good card for a man!

Another man card

2011-01-29T10:28:00.002-07:00

As part of my effort to use supplies that haven't been used - here is a card using a new stamp that doesn't see much ink but I really like it - got if from Old Island Stamps when they were here at Art Convention in November.

birthday card for man

2011-01-28T10:03:00.002-07:00

A dear friend needed a birthday card for her SIL - so I made her this one

Same Stamp

2011-01-25T18:58:00.004-07:00

Made one card using nesties to cut and mat image and saying - the second card is one layer using stamp to cardstock
They are very different - like them both.....how about you?

Yet Another 124 Clean & Simple

2011-01-25T17:41:00.003-07:00

Liked my second attempt so much decided to try another colour combination

Card Received

2011-01-25T08:35:00.002-07:00

Am a card exchange organizer for a group of Canadian stampers. Sometimes there are 40 crafters participating so it takes a bit of work. Yesterday I received this wonderful card to thank me for my work. How nice! Thank you Ardelle

Another attempt at 124 Clean & Simple

2011-01-24T17:55:00.004-07:00

Really was not happy with my first attempt at this challenge - like this one much better!

Weekend

2011-01-24T09:36:00.004-07:00

Know this is a bit out of season - It was made for a Michael Strong challenge.
Worked the weekend at the hospital so didn't get to post to my blog - will try to get ahead in the next while so have cards to post even when I am working.

124 Clean & Simple card layout

2011-01-21T12:53:00.002-07:00

Another Clean & Simple layout - really struggled with this one

Different colors

2011-01-20T20:59:00.001-07:00

Another Valentine but using "different" colors - kind of like the variation

One more Valentine

2011-01-19T12:44:00.003-07:00

If you are wondering why I have done these in red, black and white - our future DIL asked me to mock up some samples of possible wedding invites using those colors - she has chosen one - so these are the others

Another Valentine

2011-01-18T21:50:00.003-07:00

Have finished my second day of work - have tomorrow off - hoping I can create some more cards - here is another valentine

Another Variation on Valentine Theme

2011-01-17T21:41:00.002-07:00

My Blog

2011-01-16T10:09:00.002-07:00

Having read several posts on different blogs - have decided I am going to try a few things this year -
Going to make attempt to use ALL of my stamps - when I buy a set, usually it is one or two stamps that get used - well now I need to go back and use all those stamps that have never seen any ink......wonder how long that is going to take me?......did I hear someone say years?.......shhhhh!!!!!!!!!!!
Going to try to post to this blog every day with a new creation......which is going to be a very big challenge as my creativity seems to come and go......
Without further adieu......here is my card for today.....

Another Wedding

2011-01-15T10:57:00.003-07:00

DS and his girl are getting married - he proposed Christmas Day - she accepted - so the planning and invitation creation starts.
Love, love, love making Valentine Cards - so the timing is good - here is one creation

FTL123

2011-01-14T15:16:00.003-07:00

the Clean and Simple Blog - has a challenge - thought I would give it a try - liked it so much, decided to do another..........and with wedding invites and valentines around the corner...........

Daytimer

2011-01-05T13:44:00.002-07:00

Made my colleagues personalized daytimers for Christmas - here is mine (two year daytimer from Michaels)- the plastic cover really protects it

New Card

2011-01-01T18:20:00.003-07:00

Have been working a lot this past week - Hope your Christmas was as special as ours! Our son proposed to his girl Christmas Day in front of her family - she said YES!!!! We are so excited! Stay tuned for wedding plans.
Today a new challenge was posted on Creativecuttlebuggers - New Beginnings - this is my card. I think this stamp is one of my all time favorites!

Gift Card Holder

2010-12-23T20:27:00.004-07:00

Made this gift card holder for someone special - thought I would share - used calender instead of gift card to show you how it is "attached"

Christmas - cards as gifts

2010-12-22T10:54:00.004-07:00

Have made a dozen cards (all occasion as requested) for dear friends as Christmas pressies - thought I would share some of them

Time to Create

2010-11-16T23:07:00.001-07:00

With winter arriving in our neck of the woods, it will be nice to stay put and create - have some Christmas cards to finish - then do some cards for my dear friends as Christmas presents. It's Beginning to look a lot like Christmas!

Christmas is coming

2010-10-28T10:47:00.005-06:00

Saw an article in the recent Cardmaker magazine about using scraps to make Christmas cards - easy peasy

Hubby's Birthday Card

2010-09-17T15:55:00.002-06:00

Rec'd a wonderful stamp from friend in Texas - had to use it to create this card for my DH's birthday this past week.

Back to Work and Creating!

2010-09-16T12:25:00.002-06:00

Things have really, really slowed down here - back to earth with a bit of a thump - so the return to work and a routine has been good - now to get back to creating.....had a challenge on Creativecuttlebuggers for an autumn/halloween based card and a square card mingle to do for the Sept mingle. Here is what I created.....
Daughter is picking up some embossing folders in Australia for me - can hardly wait until they arrive! (Like I need more embossing folders!!!!!!)

Life Returning to "Normal"

2010-09-06T20:18:00.003-06:00

Well the wedding is now behind us - Ali and Ben are now back in Brisbane and we've had quite an exciting month. Today picked up Ben's sister to spend day with us and dropped her off at airport tonight for her flight to Glasgow.
Had a great brunch with nephew, his girl and her family yesterday at Nakoda Lodge - great food - amazing spot - too bad the weather did not cooperate - poured buckets most of day.
So back to work later in week - think I am ready for a routine of sorts - have done a bit of card making - will share in a bit.
A fellow crafter card maker lost her battle with cancer this past Saturday - she will be missed. Her passing puts everything in perspective - I am so fortunate to have such a wonderful life!!!!!!

Wedding Pics Dr & Mrs Ben Powell

2010-08-25T11:01:00.005-06:00

Thought I would share some wedding pics of my DD's wedding with you - day turned from overcast and cold to warm with sunny periods - perfect weather!

Bridal Shower

2010-08-14T18:40:00.003-06:00

Had a great time at the bridal shower Corinne and Krista had for Ali. Was lovely to see all of Ali's friends - they gave her an 8x8 scrapbook with each person supplying a page......a great keepsake.
Next a family dinner with the Powells and the Downeys - our house tomorrow afternoon. Stay tuned for pics.

Arrived Safe and Sound

2010-08-09T11:31:00.002-06:00

Ali and Ben arrived last Monday and wedding plans are in full swing!!!! Lots of details - all we really need is a lovely day - not too hot with no rain - even if it holds off until after dinner - that would be great (?not too much to ask for?)

Four More Sleeps!

2010-07-29T20:19:00.004-06:00

DD and future SIL arrive on Monday - then the whirlwind will start - so looking forward to having them come!
Sharing some cards I made

Where is the Time Going??????

2010-07-22T16:43:00.004-06:00

Have been creating - will share some pics - most have gone to work colleague

Reorganization Continues!!!

2010-07-12T09:44:00.005-06:00

Was able to get these two paper shelving units when a scrap store went out of business - was at retreat when I bought them - you should have seen my car on the trip home - hardly had any place to sit.
Thought I would share how I store my "stuff" - not the neatest but at least I am able to see most things - in my world, out of site, out of mind.......so having things visible works best for me - a tall wooden shelving unit - cast off from daughter's room with extra shelves added by DH - a clip-it-up for my clear and cling mounted stamps - a cork bulletin board from local Walmart with sticky backed magnetic pages stuck to it - holds all my nesties - it looks cluttered but works for me!

Reorganization!

2010-07-08T17:20:00.003-06:00

Was lucky enough to find a "shelving unit" at the hospital that was being discarded - DH cut it in half so each unit is approx 6" deep - four high and seven long - makes for great storage - thought I would share pics - excuse my messy crafting table - sure do like these units!!!!