Stitch, Stamp and Stir

Blog Hop - Sketch Challenge

2011-08-18T20:00:00.000-07:00

Thank you for playing along with the blog hop. If you did not arrive to my blog from Veronica please return to Amanda's blog http://www.lovejoypaper.com/ .

Amanda created an amazing sketch. Well, for those of you that don't know ..... I am strictly a digi scrapbooker. I find traditional scrapbooking very intimidating. This has always surprised me because I love to make cards. I think it is the large 12x12 blank canvas.

When I first began the digi process last year I never used templates. Recently, I have fallen in love with them. There are so many great template resources out there. But, I used to feel I was missing out on all the great traditional sketches offered for traditional scrapbooking. Then the light bulb came off. Why not turn those into digi templates?

So, now when I find a sketch I love I take a few minutes to create a digi template I can use over and over again. I created a template from Amanda's amazing sketch. If you are a digi gal and would like the template please let me know.

Thank you for playing along. Please leave a comment. I'll draw a winner on Monday. Your next stop will be Jackie http://www.scrapbangwallop.blogspot.com/.

The winner is MeganD. The prize is a smash dual tip pen. If you have not seen them you can learn about the pen here http://eksuccessbrands.com/kandcompany/smash/. Please send me your addy.

Happy Crafting, Traci

Birthday Party Thank You Card

2011-08-18T09:43:00.000-07:00

I made these little thank you cards for my grandson to give to his playdate buddies. I'll resize them to 4x4 and print them on 4x6. His little mommmy can write a message at the bottom. Happy Crafting - Traci

Possible Birthday Invitation

2011-07-23T14:12:00.001-07:00

I am doing a couple invitation samples for the birthday boy....here is one of them. Thanks for looking. Traci

Boy On The Loose

2011-07-17T12:09:00.001-07:00

Grandson on the go.

Grandbaby's Birth

2011-07-16T08:50:00.000-07:00

My grandson turns one next month. I made this page to give to his parents as a special gift. His name and birthday will go on the tag.

I used an amazing template from Biograffiti. You can find it here at Oscraps. http://www.oscraps.com/shop/product.php?productid=24928&cat=287&page=5

Thanks for looking. - Traci

Trading Card

2011-06-20T19:43:00.000-07:00

This is a trading card I made for a lady at work. Her daughter is going to nationals.

Watch me grow.....

2011-06-08T07:00:00.000-07:00

Digital Layout of Grandson.

Cute Butt!

2011-06-06T17:07:00.000-07:00

Gotcha - Look who caught a frog .......

2011-05-05T20:39:00.000-07:00

Fun picture of my grandson.

Spring Digi Layout

2011-04-06T20:02:00.000-07:00

A couple spring layouts I did of my good friends children. Now that I have all the work done I might need to copy it for my grandson. Thanks for looking. Traci

Digital SB Page - Grandbaby 6 months old

2011-03-20T14:10:00.000-07:00

A digital page I did of my grandson. He is 6 months old. Thanks for looking. Traci

Blueberry Muffins - Take 3

2011-03-08T18:03:00.000-08:00

These are really good. The crumb topping is yummy.

http://allrecipes.com/Recipe/To-Die-For-Blueberry-Muffins/Detail.aspx

My niece and her boys

2011-03-05T12:47:00.000-08:00

Need a smile?

2011-02-27T19:06:00.001-08:00

This is a quick page I found for free on the Internet. All I had to do is put in the photo.... super fast.

Chocolate Cake

2011-02-26T17:25:00.000-08:00

I made this chocolate cake for the little baby's momma. Happy Birthday Cozy!

Happy Valentine's Day

2011-02-14T22:21:00.000-08:00

A digital photo I did of my grandbaby.

Valentine Cookies

2011-02-12T14:49:00.000-08:00

I hope my children never grow old of me baking for them. I still find great joy in making them holiday sugar cookies. They are now 24 & 27. The sprinkle sugar cookie recipe I discovered last year when I was browsing allrecipes.com. Boy, I love that site!

Here is the recipe http://allrecipes.com/Recipe/Soft-Sugar-Cookies-IV/Detail.aspx.

The frosted decorated sugar cookies I came across many, many years ago...in a betty crocker cookbook that I had checked out from the library. I think DD, my oldest, was 6 or 7 at the time. I have been making them ever since. I LOVE checking out cookbooks from the library.

Here is the recipe http://www.bettycrocker.com/recipes/sugar-cookies/90993177-b5fe-4cc7-a6b6-8f58913d36e8

The little chocolate cookies are super easy and delicious. I make them when I have left over frosting. They are my version of the oreo caksters. YUMMY!

Here is the recipe:

1 Chocolate Cake Mix (I like fudge. If you have an Aldi's there chocolate box cake mix makes the best.)

2 eggs

1/4 -1/3 cup vegetables oil (I have made them with 1/4 cup oil when I ran low on oil.)

2 T water

handful of chocolate chips (optional)

Bake at 350 for 5 to 8 minutes until bottom is golden. Recipe yields 24 cookies or 12 large cakesters. Easy and economical. Got to love that!

Happy Weekend everyone!

Valentine's Blog Hop

2011-02-11T05:15:00.000-08:00

Welcome to the Valentine's blog hop. I am having so many technical difficulties with posting. I could not get my pictures to post. So, I am going to describe my project for now and hopefully I can get the pictures uploaded later.

My Valentine project consisted of making little sour cream containers and filling them with a yummy goody. The containers were made with valentine paper. Each container had a tag stamped with a little puppy and a heart sentiment saying "puppy love". I filled the containers with puppy chow.

If you have never made sour cream containers you need to give them a try. They are so quick and easy. I found the directions here http://dawnsstampingthoughts.typepad.com/dawns_stampin_studio/2008/08/sour-cream-container.html

I ended up making the containers a bit larger so I could give a little more puppy chow. Just in case you don't have the puppy chow recipe here it is http://www.chex.com/recipes/RecipeView.aspx?RecipeId=45860&CategoryId=447

On to your next your next stop is http://snipssnailsandtails.blogspot.com/ If you get lost try to make your way back to Amanda's blog.

Thanks for stopping by. Happy Crafting

Blueberry Muffins - Take 2

2011-02-06T07:00:00.000-08:00

Well, I tried another blueberry muffin recipe this weekend. They were pretty good. I did find the muffins to be on the dense side. Here is the recipe if you want to give it a try. http://allrecipes.com/Recipe/Blueberry-Cream-Muffins/Detail.aspx

Quest for the perfect blueberry muffins

2011-01-30T08:00:00.000-08:00

I love blueberry muffins. I have tried several recipes over the years but have never found one I love. So, I have decided to continue the quest and post all the recipes until I find that perfect blueberry muffin. If you have a great recipe I should try post the link in the comments.

This weekend I made the blueberry muffin recipe which can be found in the book Baking with Julia. You can find the book here http://www.amazon.com/Baking-Julia-Savor-Americas-Bakers/dp/0688146570.

I found the recipe on another blog also....... So, instead on retyping it, I just thought I would share her blog link. She has a good picture of the muffins too. http://www.seasaltwithfood.com/2009/01/blueberry-muffins.html

My review: The muffins are good. The texture is more like a corn muffin with blueberries. I probably won't make them again.

So, the quest continues.

Men of My Dreams Scrapbook Page

2010-12-29T19:29:00.000-08:00

The grandbaby has given me my much needed push into scrapbooking. I am even trying my hand at digital scrapbooking. This is a picture I did for the little mommy for Christmas. I had it framed for her. The blending could have been better but overall I like it.

Thanks for looking. Traci

Blog Hop Winner

2010-12-21T19:08:00.000-08:00

Yokaye - You are the random winner. Please contact me with your mailing address for the ornament. Thanks - Traci

Merry Christmas Blog Hop!

2010-12-17T02:00:00.000-08:00

Merry Christmas!

I am participating in my very first blog hog. My new friends on the scrapbooking message board were kind enough to let me join in. I hope I do this right.

I am so excited. I can't wait to see what wonderful Christmas ideas these very talented ladies share.

My Christmas craft is this simple stamped ornament. I have been making these very simple ornaments the last several years. They are always a big hit. Each year I change the stamp I use.

Trust me you have to give these puppies a try. They are so economical and easy.... A another bonus, you don't have a huge supply list.

Supplies: Stazon Ink and cleaner, ceramic ornament, holiday stamp, and scrap ribbon.

Directions: Stamp image on ceramic ornament. Let dry and string with ribbon.

Tip: Be careful when stamping the image. The ceramic ornament is a very slick surface and can smudge easily if you twist or move the stamp slightly when stamping. Also, let the ornament dry overnight before stringing with ribbon.

Shopping Guide: I buy the ornaments early in the year at Michael's for around $1.25. If I wait to long they tend to sell out quick.

You'll find the stamp set here http://rjnx9.ut464.servertrust.com/Santa_I_Believe_p/ss085.htm.

Thank you so much for stopping by. Please be sure to leave a comment. As a special thank you one randomly selected person will recieve one OF these hand stamped ornaments.

So, up, up and away off to the next Christmas blog stop http://allsmilesandsunshine.blogspot.com/. No worries if you get lost just just head back to the first post (Amanda's) http://www.lovejoypaper.com/.

Merry Christmas! Traci

Ornament Supplies

2010-12-17T01:30:00.000-08:00

Santa Card

2010-12-16T21:36:00.000-08:00

Ok... I spent way to much time on this card. Now, I don't know who to send it to. Merry Christmas!

Joy Card

2010-11-28T19:19:00.001-08:00

Look at the card I created..... with the help of shutterfly. I took the grandbaby's picture. I could not be more pleased with this card. I ordered several for the kids to give out as an early Christmas gift. Not my typical card but I couldn't resist to try it. Thanks for looking. Traci

Elegant Lace Snowflakes Christmas Card

Get custom photo Christmas cards online at Shutterfly.com.

View the entire collection of cards.

Fall Card

2010-10-11T18:42:00.000-07:00

My first fall card of the season.

Bye-Bye Daddy's Khaki shorts.... Hello baby diaper bag!

2010-10-11T18:33:00.000-07:00

I turned my son's old khaki shorts into a shoulder diaper bag for the baby. The khaki shorts had awesome pockets I used on the outside and I added tons of pockets to the inside. I like this so much I might have to make me one. Wouldn't it be cute with red polka dot lining fabric?

Hooter's are Over-rated!

2010-09-16T17:11:00.000-07:00

A dear friend was having a double mastectomy. I made her this card the day before. It made her laugh. The inside says "Hooter's are over-rated!"

Grandma & Trey

2010-08-15T17:55:00.000-07:00

This is a picture of my new grandbaby (Kelley John Beckner III). He is 4 days old.

Waiting for the baby!

2010-08-10T15:42:00.000-07:00

At the hospital waiting for my first grandson. Why do babies take so long?

The little momma is doing well. My son looks like he is in shock. DH had the Dad talk with him. It was so cute to watch from a distant. I haven't had alot of computer time so I thought catching up on my blog hopping would keep me busy.

We are all taking turns cycling through the labor room.

Woohoo! My next post should contain baby pics.

Have a great day!

Zucchini Brownies

2010-07-04T19:05:00.001-07:00

My garden is starting to produce yummy items for consumption. I thought I would try out the brownie recipe I found on allrecipes.com. The frosting was simple and quick. The brownies are good but I think I would prefer to use my large zucchini in zucchini bread.

Here is the recipe if you are interested. http://allrecipes.com/Recipe/Zucchini-Brownies/Detail.aspx

I am here....really I am.....

2010-06-23T16:08:00.000-07:00

Have you missed me? I have been busy with work and lots of personal stuff. Finally, I can get a break and post. No more crazy work schedule. I have been creating a few things. Like baby shower invites and thank you cards..... because I am going to be a Grandma. Woohooo!

My son and his significant girl are expecting a baby boy. Scooter (I nicknamed him...better then the baby.) should arrive the beginning of August. He is going to be my first grandchild. :-)

I'll be posting some fun sewing projects in the next couple weeks.... lots of cute baby stuff.

Please check back.... I am an active blogger again.

Happy Crafting, Traci

Yummmmy sugar cookie

2010-04-03T09:19:00.001-07:00

Looking for a quick and easy yummy sugar cookie. Give this recipe a try. http://allrecipes.com/Recipe/Soft-Sugar-Cookies-IV/Detail.aspx

Sorry For Not Posting

2010-02-23T17:41:00.000-08:00

Things have been crazy since the first of the year.

Just before my brother passed away in the fall of 2008 my mom took ill. Well, she just never really recovered. She passed away at the end of January.

I have missed you all greatly and hope to be posting some projects within the next couple of weeks.

Take care,

Traci

Valentine's Card

2010-01-13T19:27:00.000-08:00

Love this punch owl.... The inside says "owl-ways love you".

Altered Letters - JOY

2009-12-01T20:37:00.000-08:00

Ok....altering these letters could get addicting. Over all I am pleased with how these turned out. Half the embellishments were handmade the other half were from my stash. I think my handmade embellishments are getting better.

I got the idea for the child holding the package here http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YbQq7lsCjtU .

I can't wait to hang it.... happy crafting. Traci

Look whoooo's been naughty or nice?

2009-11-20T07:05:00.001-08:00

I created this card for the PCMB challenge. You can find it here http://www.scrapandpapercorner.com/mb/viewtopic.php?f=5&t=292095&sid=5e0ff771dff0f3c1fde692bcbf504d29. The challenge is to create a Christmas card with a non-traditional element or colors.

I originally saw this Owl on a card I got last year from PJPants. You can find her blog here http://jen-pjpants.blogspot.com/. I thought it was super cute. Then last week I found the directions on YouTube on how to make the owl. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P-9Mqm9n2gw&feature=PlayList&p=C58BCD0C203A0748&playnext=1&playnext_from=PL&index=16

Happy Crafting - Traci

Peace Christmas Card

2009-11-13T15:32:00.000-08:00

I saw this sketch somewhere on the net. I can't tell you now where. I was blog hopping. Sorry. I thought it might be the perfect sketch to save paper and postage when mailing. Add added the lines instead of ribbon.... No bumpy ribbons helps postage costs.

So, from two pieces of card stock (one white and one tan) I get two cards and two tags. For the brown and turquoise paper 1/2 sheet each allows me the extra paper for matting two cards plus extra large scraps.

How about you ........... do you have any paper saving postage/saving ideas?

Happy Crafting - Traci

The Middle Place by Kelly Corrigan

2009-11-10T08:55:00.000-08:00

I wasn't actually sure how I would like this book. It has been almost a year since my brother died of cancer. But, I felt this book was much more than dealing with cancer. It is about family, friends and life. If you read it, you will most likely shed a few tears. But, I guaranty you will also chuckle a time or two.

This is a really good book. Let me know what you think.

http://kellycorrigan.com/themiddleplace/excerpt.php

Punch Reindeer Card

2009-11-09T17:38:00.000-08:00

Every week there is a challenge on the PaperCraft Maganize message board. All the gals take turns hosting. You can find this week's challenge here http://www.scrapandpapercorner.com/mb/viewtopic.php?f=5&t=291915&sid=4c6d689c72f2245e3b10e9a48ef28a7d .

I love the punch creations. So, I came up with this reindeer. I saw this http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T7tk3_x3m40 on you tube but I didn't have all the right punches. I think my little guy turned out ok.

Happy Crafting -

Traci

Turkey Card

2009-11-07T15:33:00.000-08:00

I made this card for the PCMB Challenge. I know it is a stretch. I will mail this to my youngest niece.

From Our Home to Yours

2009-11-06T10:01:00.000-08:00

As many of you know, Veteran's Day is next week.

I really don't have any military stamps. I struggle with non-girly cards but I wanted to make a card for my co-worker.

The inside says "thank you for your service....happy veteran's day".

Happy Crafting -Traci

Santa's "Chick" List

2009-11-05T13:33:00.000-08:00

This is the card I made for this weeks MOJO Monday challenge.

Check it out here http://mojomonday.blogspot.com/2009/11/mojo-monday-111-contest.html. I had this crazy idea about changing Santa's Checklist to Santa's Chick list.... hee-hee. I think it will make a cute card for Christmas for one of my girl pals.

I created the punch chick... you can find the punches I used below.

Happy Crafting -Traci

Paper Punch Chick

2009-11-05T13:24:00.000-08:00

Ok... I love these paper punch creatures. This is one I came up with. It was so fun to create.

The supplies used are:

Cuttlebug large circle

Cuttebug medium circle

SU flower punch

If you make some of these guys... please post a link to you project in the comments section.

Happy Crafting -

Traci

More Christmas Tags

2009-11-03T14:22:00.000-08:00

Ok... I know these are more like card fronts but I made these for the PCMB Christmas Tag swap. I hand cut the snowman head....not sure about it....he looks a little dorky. Cute but dorky.... maybe?

The little sledding bears is an image from my friend Janis. This is such a great set. I can't wait to see what she does with it. I used a cuttlebug snowflake folder and glittered the front like crazy.... sorry doesn't show up well in the pic.

I can't wait to see what the other ladies have created for this swap.

Happy Crafting -

Traci

The Secret Life of Bees

2009-11-02T13:12:00.000-08:00

I thought it might be fun to read some books which have been made into a movies. I must read the book first. Personally, I feel the book is always more detailed. So, if a book becomes a movie.... do you read the book first? What have you read/watched that you loved/hated?

Towards the end of summer, I read The Secret Life of Bees by Sue Monk Kidd. I really enjoyed the book. There are two versions of the movie on the DVD; theater version and director's cut. I watched the theater version this afternoon. It was really good but lacked some of the details from the book. I might watch the director cut later in the week.

Although, I loved Queen Latifah in this. I found it interesting to learn Will and Jada Smith were some of the producers.

Have a great day!

Traci

Little Diva Diaper Bag

2009-10-26T19:08:00.000-07:00

A very good friend of mine had a little girl. I made this diaper bag and matching card for them. I hope she liked it.

Thanks for looking,

Traci

Rasberry Suite Color Challenge #18

2009-10-25T19:03:00.000-07:00

Dawn McVey is a very talented papercrafter. You can find he blog here http://www.dawnmcvey.typepad.com/ . I enjoy admiring her style. She recently posted a color challenge on her blog. I decided to give it a try. I have been working on Christmas tags. I thought it might be fun to see what I could come up with for an inexpensive gift sack. I love using lunch sacks.

This is what I came up with. I hand drafted the elf shoes and cut them out. I love how this gift bag turned out.

Thanks for looking.

More Christmas Tags

2009-10-25T18:31:00.000-07:00

Papercraft Message Board Tag Swap

2009-10-25T18:17:00.000-07:00

I am swapping Cristmas tags with some very talented ladies from the papercraft message board. We were supposed to make them from scraps. It was a challenge but lots of fun. I hope they like them.

75 Pounds Gone

2009-10-18T17:54:00.000-07:00

Well, I hit 75 pounds lost. I can't believe it. I started this journey about 18 months ago. Thanks for looking.

Traci

Sorry For Not Posting

2009-09-10T17:24:00.000-07:00

Sorry I have been missing in action this summer. Time went by so quick... DD got married the end of July. Things have been crazy but it appears they are settling down. I actually was able to make two cards this week. Woohoo.

Here is a pic of DD and my new son-in-law. The other pic is my DD and I.

Thanks for looking. Traci

He loves me...loves me not - wedding announcements

2009-06-26T18:17:00.000-07:00

I got the idea for this card from Heidi. She has an amazing talent. See her card here http://loveembossing.blogspot.com/2009/05/save-date-card.html . This is the outside .... the inside says "he loves me, he loves me not, he loves me so we tied the knot". The card layout was inspired by a layout I saw at the papercrafts website you can find here http://www.scrapandpapercorner.com/mb/viewtopic.php?f=5&t=287518&sid=d9ecee193c99099a7276c78be2e03a22 . I think this is the design I am going to us to make my daughters wedding announcements. My friend Janis has offered to help with the flowers. I plan to make matching thank you cards with smaller flowers and a thanks a bunch sentiment.

Stamped Paper Card

2009-06-13T09:48:00.001-07:00

This card was fun.... pink paper stamped with polka dot background stamp in orange. White scrap stamped with pink and orange flowers. Paper flower also stamped with another polka dot stamp. I liked how this turned out considering there is no fancy DP on it.

Happy Crafting,

Traci

Flowers

2009-06-13T09:32:00.000-07:00

Thought I would share a few flowers from my garden. TFL - Traci

Use It Challenge #14

2009-06-13T09:23:00.000-07:00

I really liked the use it challenge this week. I was able to use up the rest of the orange and pink paper from the card posted http://stitchstampandstir.blogspot.com/2009/06/happy-birthday-card.html. You can find the use it challenges at http://useitchallenges.blogspot.com/ .

Happy Crafting,

Traci

Use It Challenge #13

2009-06-05T15:36:00.000-07:00

I was supposed to be cleaning up my stamp area but I was just not in the mood..... so I made this card instead. You can find the weekly Use It Challenges at http://useitchallenges.blogspot.com/. Here is my card.... the paper was taken straight off the messy desk. This is the very last of this paper.

TFL - Traci

Happy Birthday Card

2009-06-05T14:29:00.000-07:00

Everyone knows I love orange, flowers, and polka dots. I could not resist purchasing this DP. I finally tore into it and made this birthday card. Happy Crafting - Traci

For You Card

2009-06-03T17:59:00.000-07:00

I used some of the scraps from the challenge card previous posted. TFL - Traci

Sketch Challenge - Taylored Expressions # 70

2009-06-03T17:45:00.000-07:00

This is the first time I have done one of Taylor's Challenges. It was really fun.

Check out her blog http://tayloredexpressions.blogspot.com/ . She is a very talented gal. I am sure you will enjoy her blog.

Happy Crafting - Traci

Comparison Weight Lost

2009-05-29T15:55:00.000-07:00

DH suggested posting two pics side by side..... The one pic I was not even at my heaviest weight.... I had already lost 20 pounds. The other pic is today.... 63 pounds gone. TFL - Traci

Weight Update - 63 Pounds Gone

2009-05-29T15:45:00.000-07:00

WOOOO-HOOOOOO!!! I have not posted about weight in awhile. Still on my healthy lifestyle plan; exercising and eating right. I now have lost a total of 63 pounds. It has taken 13 1/2 months. A slow process but it is a life style.... right? Thanks for looking. Traci

Flowers

2009-05-29T15:26:00.000-07:00

First, I must tell you ..... I stink at photography. I would love to get better.... but golly not sure I can fit in another hobby. Well, anyway I wanted to share some pics of some flowers I planted in my flower garden. Many of you know when my brother was sick the last couple of years I did not have time to garden. I am enjoying it greatly now. So, here you go. Thanks for looking. Traci

Sketch Challenge

2009-05-25T14:43:00.000-07:00

While surfing the web I went over to the PaperCrafts web site. I had not been there in forever. BeachBum posted the cutest sketch. You can see it here http://www.scrapandpapercorner.com/gallery/details.html?idx=6590&file=24966.

This is the card I made for the challenge. It took a looooong time and it will probably cost a fortune to mail with all the paper on it. Of course, I had to add a flower.... used one of my favorite flower punches. I used flower stamps for the small squares.

Thanks for looking. Traci

Simple Card

2009-05-11T17:02:00.000-07:00

While blog hopping I found a cute card.... perfect for all the white card stock and scraps sitting on my desk. You can find it at the link listed here. This is the card I created. http://poppypaperie.typepad.com/poppy_paperie/2009/04/background-basics-spots-dots-day-5.html.

Owl Card

2009-05-07T19:05:00.000-07:00

I bought this Owl stamp several months ago.... I can't believe it took me so long to use it. The little brown polka dots are actually a center stamp for a flower set I have. Simple card.... fun stamping. TFL - Traci

12x12 DP Cards

2009-05-07T19:00:00.000-07:00

I really liked this flower paper. I bought one sheet and made 6 cards. Here are a few of them. I even made the big flower which I think matches the paper really well. Thanks for looking. Traci

Thank You Card

2009-05-02T19:19:00.001-07:00

Thank You Cards

2009-04-30T18:01:00.000-07:00

Just a couple simple cards. Happy Crafting - Traci

Yellow and Red Floral

2009-04-29T17:44:00.000-07:00

I saw this paper and loved it. It is double sided.... floral on one side and polka dot on the other. I was able to get two cards out if it. Normally, I don't make them exactly the same but I could not resist with this card.

Happy Crafting - Traci

Red and Black Floral

2009-04-27T18:25:00.000-07:00

I used the rest of the paper from the lady bug card and created this thanks a bunch card. The stamp set is Papertrey Ink. Thanks for looking. Traci

Lady Bug Hello Card

2009-04-27T18:19:00.000-07:00

I made this card for a friend. She recently went back to work and loves lady bugs. The black paper is left over from Halloween and the red paper is left over from Valentine. I think it turned out cute. I love this stamp set from Papertrey Ink but I don't use it nearly enough.

Happy Crafting - Traci

55 pounds Gone - 1 Year Weight Loss Update

2009-04-14T18:09:00.000-07:00

As of today, I have been working on weight loss for one year.... I can't believe it. Weight Update: 55 pounds gone. I'll try to show a pic this weekend. Take care - Traci

Stopping by....

2009-04-07T19:08:00.000-07:00

Hi everyone... sorry for the lack of posts. I have been creating but my camera batteries are dead and I keep forgetting to charge them. Woo-hooo.... charging them now. My plans are to post a few cards tomorrow.

Take care - Traci

Weight Update - 50 pounds Gone

2009-03-15T16:06:00.000-07:00

I am so excited. I hit 50 pounds yesterday. I think I had been at 40 pounds forever. That plateau was driving me crazy. Woo-hoooo. I celebrated and bought a new pair of Levi jeans. I am actually wearing them in this picture..... and guess what? They were a size 14. Woo-hoo.

Check out my pic.

Thanks - Traci

Lady Bug Card

2009-02-13T19:28:00.000-08:00

Lady Bug card....... stamped background.

Woo-Hoo Congratulations Card

2009-02-13T19:24:00.000-08:00

This is a congratulations card I made for a friend. The owl stamp is a G studio $1 stamp. The woo-hoo letters are another G studio $1 alphabet stamp.

Stamped Paper Card

2009-01-28T18:02:00.000-08:00

I am really happy with this card because I stamped the paper also. I stamped the flourish in brown ink on the turquoise paper. Stamped the polka dot with versa mark on the brown paper. I ran the turquoise strip throw the polka dot cuttlebug embossing folder. The big flower was actually a solid flower I stamped the polka dots on the stamp before I stamped on the paper. Not sure what that technique is called. I ran the flower through the cuttlebug and put the I love you sentiment in the middle. TLF-Traci

Sympathy Card

2009-01-26T20:21:00.000-08:00

Quick and easy card.... thanks to some pretty DP and a simple sentiment stamp. I was in the need of a sympathy card. I always struggle at making sympathy cards. TFL - Traci

I love you

2009-01-26T15:49:00.000-08:00

Here is another card made with the cuttlebug heart embossing folder.

Love Cards

2009-01-25T13:38:00.000-08:00

My friend Janis let me borrow her heart embossing folder. Here are a three cards I made. TFL - Traci

Cocktails Anyone?

2009-01-22T18:59:00.000-08:00

Is it happy hour....?

This is one of the G Studios $1.00 stamps. I have bought a ton of them but hardly ever use them. I need to change that. TLF - Traci

Scrap Card

2009-01-20T17:37:00.000-08:00

Last of these scraps.

Bun in the Oven Card

2009-01-20T16:59:00.000-08:00

This card is made from scraps of DP paper. It reminds me of a vintage kitchen which I knew would be perfect for a pregnancy congratulations card. A lady I work with just found out she was pregnant so it will be perfect.

TFL - Traci

Valentine's Card

2009-01-16T19:13:00.000-08:00

Simple and Sweet. TFL - Traci

Tickled Pink Card

2009-01-14T18:39:00.000-08:00

Messing around with small stamped image.... I like the layout of the card not sure if it doesn't need more color or something. TFL - Traci

Hugs and Kisses Card

2009-01-11T16:07:00.000-08:00

I absolutely love how this card turned out. This paper is great. I used two different papers but the back is another design. How cool is that? I love the colors used in this paper...... the only thing I might have done different would be the blue snaps but I am not sure what I would use instead.

TFL - Traci

Hugs and Kisses Card

2009-01-10T18:04:00.000-08:00

I am in the need of Valentine's cards but the challenge is I want to use supplies I have on hand. I know this is not the typical red, pink, heart valentine card but I think it might work.

The paper is from SEI, the ribbon is a scrap, the hugs and kisses stamp is from Papertrey Ink. I made the scallops with my small circle punch. For the XOX I used the Red Tag Letters from cuttlebug.

Well, I think that covers it. TFL - Traci

Love You Card

2009-01-08T19:37:00.000-08:00

Working on some possible Valentine's cards. I have made a birthday card similar to this style before. I really like the doodling.

This card was inspired by a card I got in a swap made by D. Pfeifle.

TFL - Traci

Card

2009-01-05T18:39:00.000-08:00

I thought I might try making a Valentine card. This one doesn't have the traditional look of a Valentine card but I think it might work. I really like the doodling.

Thanks for looking - Traci

Resolutions: Health

2009-01-03T19:53:00.000-08:00

Well, I am getting back on track with my weight loss. I only gained 4 pounds over the last 6-8 weeks. Although I have not been following a diet a have been trying not to overdue to much. So, I can handle a four pound gain.

I started back eating healthy on Monday and I have already lost 2 pounds. I know it is probably water weight. But the first week back went OK.

I spent today planning meals for the week and going to the store. Tomorrow I will prepare a pot of soup, snacks and lunches for the week. I find this helps me stay on track.

I hope everyone is having a great weekend.

Take care - Traci

Happy New Year!!!!

2009-01-01T17:10:00.001-08:00

There is something about the new year that provides a fresh beginning. The year 2008 was a tough year for my family. We watched my brother suffer with cancer losing him just before Thanksgiving. He was the 38 years old. I don't believe I'll ever get over missing him but I am eager to start the new year.

I am going to strive for a healthy and happy year. I want to spend more time with my family. As we all grow older and busier I miss some of the simple times we have had. I yearn for more time with my husband. Although, I am thankful he has a good job I hope he has less travels in the upcoming year.

I hope to finish organizing my craft space. I can't wait to lose myself in creating something.

I know next year will be great. I know it. I wish you all the best and hope you stop by frequently in 2009.

Happy New Year!!!

Traci

Thank you cards for my neighbors

2008-12-27T15:44:00.000-08:00

My brother passed away the end of November after a long battle with cancer. He had lived with us the last year of his life. Our neighbors gave us a beautiful plant and took turns taking care of our dogs while we had to go out of town to the funeral.

I am way late on the thank you cards. But, here is what I made today. These are the first cards I have made in what seems like forever. I hope they like them.

Enjoy.

Traci

Merry Christmas!!!

2008-12-23T11:22:00.000-08:00

Things have been crazy for sometime now. Everything is starting to get back to normal. Watch for fun and great posts in 2009.

Merry Christmas!!!

Traci

Weight Update

2008-10-23T17:57:00.000-07:00

Wow... where has the time gone? There has been lots going on lately in my life. I hope to grab a hold and get everything back on track. My weight loss has been constant. It actually has been nice having something I can control. I have lost a total of 40 pounds.... I can't believe it.

Curly or straight?

2008-08-31T09:09:00.000-07:00

This is a two in one post.... one because I HAVE LOST 30 POUNDS!!!! YEAH!!!

The second is I wanted to show my new dooooo.... Whatcha think?

My hair is naturally curly but when I get it cut/colored I have my hair dresser straighten.... because I don't want to take the time. I highlighted my hair at the beginning of the summer and kept it this time.

I hope everyone is having a great holiday weekend.

Traci

Football - I love football.

2008-08-30T20:10:00.001-07:00

I am so excited for fall. High school football had their first games of the year last night. My DS coached in his first varsity game. He is a junior in college but got an assistant coaching job (offensive and defensive line). He played one year college ball and coached at the middle school the last two years. I am so excited for him to get the opportunity to coach varsity while still in college.

Of course, DH and I drive an hour and a half to watch DS coach. Well worth it. Here is a pic of the coach in action.

Oh, yes for those of you that don't know... I love football... high school, college and pro. I love it all.

Take care -

Traci

Cards from Scraps

2008-08-26T18:30:00.000-07:00

Sometimes scraps make the cutest cards. Both of these cards are made from scraps. The one is an odd shape with a wrap made from paper. I like how it turned out.

TFL -

Traci

Where has the time gone?

2008-08-19T17:17:00.000-07:00

I don't know about you guys but I can't find time to keep up with anything. Sorry it has been so loooong since I posted. Here is a cute card I made for my DD. Enjoy - Traci