WE INTERUPT TODAY'S NORMALLY SCHEDULED POST FOR.....

My new ATG 714!!!! Merry Christmas to me.. After spending $5 to $10 each week on my glue for my cards Jerry and I decided that investing in an ATG gun would be a good thing. Sooooo, I received my Christmas present early..I don't mind one bit.lol.....I love it. It is easy to load, and the tape costs soooo much less in the long run. I was only able to purchase 2 rolls of adhesive at this time, but I am sure it will last me longer that a week..lol...(unless I go crazy) When I came home at lunch time it was sitting on my desk.. I unwrapped the package and put the box on the floor, at which point our cat Lucy decided that the box was a gift for her and spent the better part of the afternoon sleeping in it. Have a great night all, talk at you in the am . ..Lisa G

Lucy in her newest box!

MERRY CHRISTMAS.....

Good morning everyone. I hope that you all had a great weekend. I worked on Saturday, so mine was a short one..I can not wait however for this week! Our pharmacy will be closing at 1pm on Thursday, and I don't have to work again until Monday so I am a very happy girl...lol...For those of you that know me, you know that I can not wait to give someone a present once I have bought it. This goes for Christmas as well. Thank goodness for Jerry, or the kids would not have anything to open on Christmas because I would have already given everything to them.lol..Yes, I know that is not good, but I believe that I inherited this trait from my Dad. Poor Jerry, I think in the 17 years we have been married that he has gotten his Birthday gift on his Birthday maybe a total of 2 times..lol...Now that you know my deep dark secret I will get on with my card for the day.

When I started my cards for the week I was not sure if I was going to do anymore Christmas related cards. I then decided that I was going to make cards from the digi stamps that Amy Young drew herself and gave to me as a gift. So, each day this week you will get the chance to see Amy's wonderful drawings that can be purchased at All that Scraps.com. Thanks again Amy for sharing your wonderful talents, and I hope you do not mind me sharing them with others. Have a wonderful Monday, and I will chat at you again tomorrow. Lisa G

Supplies:

cs-PTI-scarlett jewel

pp-My Mind's Eye-be merry-Twas the night before Christmas

stamps-Amy Young's-digi-Buttons Elf

C.C. Design's-AmyR-winter sentiments

Colorobox-cat's eye-liquid chalk-creamy brown

buttons-stash

ultra suede-Rainbow gallery

COPICS-skin-E50-R81

P.J.s-R37-R39-YG63-YG67

bear-E33-E35-E37

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PLEASE LET ME INTRODUCE JERRI & TERRI LEE

Happy Sunday to everyone. I can not remember if I have every mentioned that my Mom sews doll clothes...She sews mostly for Terri Lee and Jerri Lee dolls. These dolls have been around since she was a little girl in the 40's & 50's. When they came out the company hired women to hand sew each and everyone of the dolls clothes. One year for Christmas they even sold a mink coat for Terri. My Mom has all the original patterns and makes up her own as well, to sell on eBay. If you ever shop on eBay you will see the amount of money that people will pay for the dolls and their clothes today. My Mom has always sewed....we are talking regular clothes, prom dresses , wedding dresses and now these wonderful doll clothes.

Last week she designed and sewed a ball gown and tuxedo for the dolls to go to the White house for a New Years Eve party. The gown has a real mink stole and the tux was made from my Grandpa's tuxedo that wore. She had one of her regulars buy it and ask for it to have an invitation so that Terri & Jerri would not be kicked out. This is were I come in. Mom gave me a call and asked if I could make her up one to send with the clothing. It was very fun to make, even though I would not read what I was typing on the computer because it was so small. The lady was very pleased with everything including the little invitation. She decided she needed to take them to work.

I have to tell you that sometimes I fell very foolish when I spend my money on my Copics or more stamps....Well maybe just a little...lol...This gal paid $175.00 for this set...Not feeling foolish anymore!..Have a great day everyone, Lisa G

YES, I AM STILL HERE!

Hi everyone. Yes, I am still here. I have just had one of those weeks that by the time I got home from work and took care of family things (Christmas shopping with Jerry) I was just too tired to make anything....lol...I work this morning, but I am soooo ready to get to crafting when I get home.! The tree is up, and most of the kids' presents have been purchase.....so I should be able to craft all I want when I get home. Right????lol....Well, because I have not posted much this week I thought I would show you a little note card that I made just for fun last night. I have been trying to go through my scrapbook supplies that I have never used, and try to use them up. With my card today I was able to use some of the this & that from My Mind's Eye, Inc. that I purchased from QVC years ago. I just soooo had to have these, and I really think this is the first one that I have used...because I did not plan on posting this I only took pictures of the Copics I used.Sorry. Have a great day everyone. Thanks again for all of your wonderful support and comments. They all just make my day. Lisa G

INKIN' OF YOU..

Hi guys. I know I really have not put anything up since Monday's blog hop, but it has been a busy week and not really one of the greatest for me...I thought that I would share with you a little project that I am still working on. I ran across the cutest note card book idea(sorry I don't remember who) and just had to give it a try. She is almost done except for the pencil and pencil holder part. However I am sure you can get the idea.. The book part itself is sooooo easy! I was just waiting to find small pencils. Not an easy thing at all..lol...I am really proud of myself though, because I was able to take my digi-Ebony and put her with my HG-Laundry...For that I have to thank Amy Young for all of her inspiration! I truly love her work. If you have never checked out her blog(and I don't think that is possible) go to http://www.athousandsheetsofpaper.blogspot.com/ . I promise you will be hooked...lol...Hi Amy, thank you for all of your inspiration and encouragement..You are a sweetheart.

So without further ado, here is my note card holder/book...Enjoy, and have a super Thursday. Lisa G

ICY DAY OFF........

Omword...I can not believe it. I got up this morning, got the kids and myself ready to go and thought about checking the local news for schools. I even turned the T.V. on and got my son his breakfast after his shower. Then as he asked me if he could change the channel I completely forgot about school closers...In my defence however I do have a whooper of a headache today due to a sinus infection..I even forgot to get the antibiotic last night before leaving work. So off we head(after I got the car door unstuck from the ice on it)to school only to come around the corner and see a poor kid running after his Mom as the police officer is flashing his light to no avail..Poor kido, got to take a ride this morning..I had to ring the school 5 times just to prove to the kids that indeed the school was closed due to icy roads! Yay kids, so sorry Dad! I thought that as I still have not done any projects for you that I would show you a picture of the lady next doors driveway. My hubby will be deicing it before I am finished..She is the sweetest and we love her like my grandma....Have a great day all and stay save. Lisa G

BLOG HOPPING BLUES......

Hi everyone. I sure had fun at with the Club Anya blog hop...OMword...there are sooo many talented stampers and card makers out there. I am sorry, but I don't have anything to show you today. It has already been a very busy week, and we are just getting to the halfway mark..lol.. It finally snowed here Monday night, and now we have had a day full of icy rain....It sure was hard to get my car door open when I got off work last night. The good side of the snow and ice is that I am now starting to get in the mood for Christmas..Hopefully we are putting up our tree today when I get home from work...The kids are sooo excited, and I will be sure to take some pics for you to see. Have an awesome Wednesday everyone..I am hoping to get some stamping done tonight, so I will have pics of that also...lol.....See ya, Lisa G