Making projects, with help

Back to work, and back to working on projects for an upcoming presentation involving punches. Obviously, I had help from my cat Buckwheat, who likes to bat at the edges of the paper, and knock the punches off the table. But, when he turns upside down, how can you not rub his tummy?

Making Projects for Presentation

Jillian's Big Day

We had a great visit with the McCarthy Clan when we went to Thousand Oaks last weekend for Jillian Cassidy McCarthy's Baptism. Jillian is a lovely, happy baby, as you can see, and with big brother Sean, completes Michael and Stephanie's family. After the service and a lovely dinner, we spent the evening with Mike (Patrick's brother) and Pat and watched the end of the Olympics. What a great 2 weeks that was, though I'm not sorry to say goodbye to staying up until midnight! We had breakfast with Stephanie, Sean and Jillian on Monday morning, then headed home.

Lots of family and cute kids

More Cards for the Weekend's Festivities

Heading South

This weekend, Pat & I are headed to Thousand Oaks to visit his family. We'll celebrate both his brother's and sister-in-law's birthdays, and attend and celebrate the Baptism of our grand-niece, Jillian, daughter of our nephew Mike and his wonderful wife Stephanie. Jillian is their second child, son Sean is 6 (or is it 7, oh my!) Anyway, I made these cards for the events. The gift card was basically following the instructions on Patty Bennett's blog (www.pattystamps.com) with a twist. I cut the cardstock at 5 1/2x11, still scored at 3", 5 1/2", and 8". Then, after I folded it in half, and folded the flaps back, I added a coordinating piece of cardstock (5 1/2 x 4 1/4). It makes a full sized card.
Okay, I also used all retired stamps, the Back Nine, It's Your Birthday. I added the printing off my computer, both for Mike's card and Jillian's Baptism card. For my sister-in-law Patricia's birthday card, I used retired DSP in her favorite colors, but it would be easy enough to do in current colors.
Anyway, I had a great time, hope you enjoy them as well.

Retired doesn't mean the end, right?

Barbara's, Jackie's, Ashley/Elva's, Cid's Books

Many Ladies, Many Designs

Saturday Night Workshop

We had a great time! Everyone used different DSP (Design Series Papers) to make their Card Organizers and it was amazing the different looks we got. Next workshop will be a Stamp-a-stack type card making class, to help fill up those organizers.

It was nice to get off a little early today. I went home and did some prep work for Saturday's workshop. I'm really looking forward to it. We'll be making this Card Organizer and a few cards to go into it. But first, I get to spend my day off (Thurs) with my best friend, Sylvia. Should be lots of fun.

Demonstrator Business Web Site

I've recently signed up for s Demonstrator Business Web Site at StampinUp. The address is http://www.stampinwithellen.stampinup.net/. Check there to see what classes and workshops I have scheduled, as well as ideas and opportunities from StampinUp. Also, coming in the Fall, you'll actually be able to order online through the site, so when you get that urge at 2 in the morning to order a stamp set and some ribbon, you can take care of it and get right back to sleep! Watch for more info to come!

Hi, and welcome to my BLOG. I'm looking forward to sharing my life and interests with you. In the coming days, I'll add some pictures of Stampin'Up projects I have done as well as coming projects. Also, some tidbits about my life in the country and the city.