Spooky *SFYTT*

I am totally late and I apologize; I am doing good just to get something posted today! I almost cancelled today, but managed to get something made. I helped with both of my kid's Halloween Parties yesterday, plus helped set-up and decorate for the Fall Carnival at the school, stayed to volunteer and then cleaned up. I totally spaced out my SFYTT responsibilities and then I ended up sleeping in. I have to get everything ready for tonight, plus get ready for my son's super exciting football game today! I really need everyone to wish them luck today! Pretty Please! LOL! Okay....so enough complaining and on to the card.

I know that I said on Thursday that I wouldn't be posting any more Halloween projects, but as I was deciding on what to use today, I ran across this old SU! paper and rub-ons, so I decided to go with it. My daughter won a plastic spider at the carnival last night, so I asked her if I could add it to my card.

I also added some diamond gems to the spiders web hanging down. I thought it gave it a little something extra. I also added a few of the new Holiday buttons from Papertrey Ink. I am excited to get some holiday projects made using them. Well...I better dash so that I can get going on my other "to-dos". I hope everyone has a super fun, super safe Halloween!

You won't want to miss the other SFYTT designers.
Jen Del Muro and Lorelie
Amy Rohl
Susan Liles and Amy Sheffer,Leigh O' Brien!!!!!

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Trick or Treat *Treats*

This will probably be my last "Halloweeny" post, since Halloween is in 2 days! I haven't really posted much to do with Halloween since I don't send out Halloween cards anymore. I used to send them out to the family each year, but I haven't for quite a while. I decided to be prepared and get the treats for my kid's teachers done early this year, so I sat down last week and put these "genie bags" together in a snap. I used the same paper and concept that I used on my SPOOKY banner; why reinvent the wheel?

I couldn't find any of the Jack-O-Lantern buttons that I used on my banner, so I picked up some pumpkin buttons and sponged a bit of black StazOn ink onto them to give them a more spooky feel. They looked to bright and well...pumpkiny before the treatment! LOL! I waited to photograph them until they were filled with fun and yummy treats. I have a habit of tying the bows on things to take the picture, and then I have to untie them to fill them up.

Also, I know I won't shut up about football, but our boys won again and are headed to the Mini-Bowl on Saturday!!!!! A team from our city hasn't competed in the Mini-Bowl for 15 years! We are so excited, yet nervous all at the same time. The team we will be playing hasn't lost a game this year, either, so we feel we are well matched and this will be our hardest competition!!! I decided to post a few pictures from last week's game. I haven't been posting many pictures of my son this year and I really am a proud Mama! Like I mentioned last week, the end of football has such a bittersweetness to it. I sat looking at his gear strewn around his room and actually felt sad that this would be the last week I would have to "deal" with it. I complain about it a lot, especially to him, but I really am really proud of the accomplishments he has made this season. It does take a lot of dedication, energy and time and I am really happy that he made the commitment this year.

GoThunder!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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P.S. Thanks for all of your sweet comments about my baby and all of your advice. I really do appreciate it! My glucose test came back normal! Yay! Also, someone left a comment about how I adhered the micro-beads to my card on Saturday and it they fall off. No, they don't. I applied a thin layer of Martha Stewart liquid glue and then dipped the edges into the beads. Once the glue hardens, a few will fall off if they didn't get enough glue, but the ones that are in glue are stuck! Hope that helps!

Kind and Wonderful Friend *SFYTT*

Sometimes I wonder where the week has gone when I realize that I haven't posted for a week!
I have been working on a few Halloween goodies for my kids to give to their teachers. I have to run and get some more ribbon for them and I haven't had a chance. My little one is home sick as I am writing this and I don't want to drag her on a road trip just to get some ribbon. The store is not in my city; it is about a half an hour away, so it will have to wait for a day when she is back in school. Today's card is for this week's Sketch For You To Try. I really liked all of the panels which gave me the opportunity to use 3 different pattern papers. I have been wanting to use up my scraps of paper that I used for my Autumn banner and I thought today's card would be the perfect opportunity. I have really been enjoying all of the circles that Jen has been using in her sketches. When I saw this sketch, I really wanted to create a wreath around a sentiment; an oldie but goodie that I like to do.

I punched the circle using a Marvy 2 1/2 inch circle punch. Next, I punched out an assortment of leaves using one of my Martha Stewart punches and a variety of cardstock. I used my 2-way glue pen to adhere them. It gave me better control as to where the adhesive would go, since only half of the leaves are adhered to the circle. The sentiments are from SU!

I added some gold micro beads to the outside and inside panels. I also tied it all together with an acorn button that I found in my stash. I thought it was the perfect finishing touch.

I had my doctor's appointment on Thursday and found out that my baby has finally turned head down. I was getting worried that a C-section was in my future, not to say that is still couldn't happen. I always keep that in my mind, so that I won't be disappointed if it works out that way. He is right on track and measures exactly to the day. Yay! I also had my glucose test, so I am keeping my fingers crossed that it comes back with good news. I haven't had any issues with my other two, but you never know.

Also, my son won his football game last Saturday! Yay! The other team's coach was such a poor sport and said that we should have given their team a chance to get another touchdown and that we shouldn't have made the final touchdown of the game. He said that it was poor sportsmanship. Excuse me? Try telling a 9 or 10 year old boy that they shouldn't do their best and that they shouldn't make a touchdown after an amazing catch and a clear shot at the endzone. I was scratching my head after that one. We are headed off to another one and if we win that, then Halloween will officially be the last game of the season. It is always a bitter-sweet time. Basketball will be starting soon, so I guess I should just enjoy the break while I can. Although, Basketball practice and games seem like a walk in the park compared to football. My daughter has been practicing for her Christmas recital in Ballet. I can't wait. Well.... I will stop rambling as I do so frequently. Wish my son luck again....it paid off! LOL!

You won't want to miss the other SFYTT designers.
Jen Del Muro and Lorelie
Amy Rohl
Susan Liles and Amy Sheffer,Leigh O' Brien!!!!!

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Just Because SFYTT

I recieved my November issue of Martha Stewart Living the other day and fell in love with the Thanksgiving crafts they featured near the back of the issue. I have been wanting to make a card using those colors ever since. I thought today's SFYTT card would be the perfect opportunity. Stay tuned for more projects created using that inspiration! I was inspired to use the retired SU! set "Botanicals" after seeing this beautiful card by Amy! I also paired it with a sentiment from Damask Designs since it was still out from last week. I wanted to add a few more bells and whistles, but as you can see I am a little behind today. I also need to make this quick since we need to get ready to go to my son's football game!

They are playing their second championship game today and I hope they do well. If all goes well, they will play in the Mini-Bowl on Halloween and then football will officially be over for the season. Wish them luck!!!!!!

Well...I better dash!

You won't want to miss the other SFYTT designers.
Jen Del Muro and Lorelie
Amy Rohl
Susan Liles and Amy Sheffer,Leigh O' Brien!!!!!

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Around Town Tote *Sneak Peek*

I always hate showing you the "super sneak peek" that I usually do for one of the template releases(because I feel like a tease), so I thought I would make another project using the smaller of the two sizes of the new "Around Town Tote". I will still share my *sneak peek*, but you will be able to see the template a little bit better with my second project. I will have those photos below.

For my first project, I used the larger of the two "Around Town Tote" templates. You can find all of the Timeless Templates on the Papertrey Ink website. This one will be available on October 15th. I am really excited to create many of these to get my Christmas gifts wrapped and under the tree. P.S. I don't have my Christmas tree up, yet, if you were wondering! LOL! I used the Believe stamp set, which I love. I have used it every Christmas since it has been released. It is one of my all-time favorites. I also used Fancy Flourishes and Background Basics:Text Style. I told you that I love that set; it is so versatile. I used the Bitty Dot and Green Tea pattern paper that can be found here. I tied the whole thing together, no pun intended, using True Black Saddle Stitch Ribbon.

For my second project, I used all of the same supplies I used on yesterday's post. You can read and see all about it here. I have all of the supplies linked there. I decided to create one more little project to go along with my birthday ensemble. No birthday is complete without a little sugar. I decided to make the smaller of the two totes and I will throw some type of chocolate or something inside.

I promise this will be the last of the projects using this paper, stamp sets and ribbon, etc. I will finally get it all delivered to my friend.
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P.S. I realize that I was completely M.I.A. last week and didn't even give an explanation. I was having fun with my kids this week, since they will be going back to school on Monday. We were able to go to the Hogle Zoo and see the new baby elephant. Can I just say precious? It was so fun to see it and I was surprised to see how small it was, even though it was born in August. I should have some extra time this week to create, since the kids will be back to school.

A Template *sneak peek* and a Sketch!

ETA: I forgot to mention that Jen has put together a "Goodie Bag" for one lucky participant using this week's sketch. You can find the link to her blog at the bottom of my post for more deets!I am combining a few things today; this week's new SFYTT and one of the new Timeless Templates from Papertrey Ink by Lauren Meader. I am posting the card template a little early, so I hope Jen is okay with that. Forgive Me, Jen? I decided to make an ensemble to give to my friend who's birthday I completely forgot and still haven't made it right. I feel really bad!

I was excited with this week's sketch. It let me use a lot of pattern paper and embellishments; which I love. I also used DamaskDesigns which I felt needed a "moment". It has been neglected, yet I love it!

I also paired it with Background Basics: Text Style which hasn't been neglected and seems to be making an appearance on many of my projects lately! I did do a little "embellishment tweaking" as far as the placement that was on the original sketch. I can't seem to follow the rules lately, huh?

One of the exciting things about the "Cash or Charge" template for this month is that you get 3 designs for the price of one! They are all so cute, but I chose to use Template #1. I really liked the simplicity and shape. I didn't show it opened, since I haven't purchased the gift card,yet. It has a fun slot to place a standard gift card.

I had a lot of fun with both of these projects and I hope my friend likes them.

You won't want to miss the other SFYTT designers.
Jen Del Muro and Lorelie
Amy Rohl
Susan Liles and Amy Sheffer and {welcoming}Leigh O' Brien!!!!!

I can't wait to see what Leigh has up her sleeve!

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Thanks Just Doesn't Seem Like Enough {SFYTT}

First of all, let me admit that I did a bit of cheating on this one. I left off one of the top panels! Eeek! I couldn't get it to look right with three, so I left one off! Please forgive me?

I decided to go for a clean card for today's design. I didn't use a single sponge! My SU! sets have been sitting untouched for a while now, so I thought it was time to use one. I really like this "Great Friend" set, especially the butterflies, so I went with it. I am really late today as well, so I kept the design simple with only a few details, but I like the simple additions.
I used my nestabilities for the focal panel. The butterflies are attached using Crystal Effects so that they will hold in place and I can bend them. Everything else is pretty straightforward.

You won't want to miss the other SFYTT designers.
Jen Del Muro and New October Guest Designer
Amy Rohl
Susan Liles and Amy Sheffer and {welcoming}Leigh O' Brien!!!!!

We are sadly saying goodbye to Carole! I will miss her!

I can't wait to see what Leigh has up her sleeve!

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Sowing Seeds of Thanks

My kids had their last swimming lessons today and I wanted to make a little something for their cute teachers. They are older ladies who are really cute with the kids. I couldn't decide if I should go with a Halloween theme, Autumn theme or what, so I settled on a vintage theme; surprise, surprise! I thought they could enjoy them all year long if they so desired. Emma's teacher said she would cherish it forever. Isn't that cute?


I chose to use some ephemra images from the "Vintage Garden Labels Collage Pack" from TJ Designs . The boxes I created are similar to the ones that I made for my kid's school teachers last year for Easter. The papers are all from K & Company, except for the Smokey Shadow cardstock for the base and handle. I placed the boxes inside large gusseted cellophane bags for delivery since I new my kids would be wet as well as the teacher. I simply folded over the top and added a vintage floral sticker from my stash and called it good. They were a hit! Thanks for fluttering by!