Sr. Ctr. Cards

Well, I can't share the January cards as they are on my new cell phone and I have been unable to get them off it and into my computer.


Here are some from this month. A few of my regulars have not been able to attend lately due to conflicts and the ones that have been unable to do their own cards, so they have been picking out what they want on them and then tell me (or Bobbie, who has been assisting me) what they want done and we do it for them.

These cards use multiple stamp sets. The one on the left uses both a retired and a current set.

The card on the right is done using the new set from the Occassions mini called "Bring on the Cake", with the exception of the butterfly which is from a retired set.

Classic Convertibles Stamp Set (retired)

This card is made with the new Build-a-Cupcake punch and matching Create a Cupcake stamp set.

Birthday Surprises in the Mail!

The day after Christmas, I received a package from my darling niece, Lindsey. She made me this lovely necklace and included a kit for me to make one of my own. She said she made her mom and MIL one with pictures of her little boy - Jay-Jay and I think that is what I will do, make mine with a picture of my new little grandson, Brexton. Look the box even has a dragonfly on it (you'd think I liked them or something - wouldn't you!). I also love dragons and any fantasy creature, so this pegasus is perfect for me and it even has some purple in it and I have a lot of purple things to wear it with! She is such a sweetie and I love this gift!


Today Harold, Jacob and I made a trip down to Richmond to go to Schlotzsky's (our favorite deli) and then to Chesapeake Mall for a look around (I stayed at the Barnes & Noble while they shopped) and then to Books-a-million. Before we left I had gotten a package of some bulk items I was waiting for via UPS (jars, wooden needle holders and small canvases), but when we returned, I had another package waiting for me from my cousin, Debbie. I love getting surprises from her, she gives such wonderful gifts. Inside the box was this:

A handmade box/bag which held a matching pillow box with a stamp inside it and a CD Flowers Calendar. I also got one of her lovely cards for my birthday. Surprises like these make getting a year older worth it - LOL!

Sr. Ctr. Cards

On Friday, I went to the Col. Beach Sr. Ctr. to make cards again. (I go every 3rd Friday of the month). We have a couple of new ladies attending, so starting them out slow, but I think they will be ready to do more next month.

These were by the newest lady. I was unable to assist her much as I was kept busy at the other end of the long table, but the lady that just started a few months ago, helped her.

These are by the lady that helped the newest one. The card on the left I had pre-cut and stamped everything for them for this one. It uses the Diamond Crimp technique on the layer of white.

More made by a couple of the ladies

These are the ones by BJ, my longest attending lady. She has been coming since I started going just over a year ago.

The following cards I made. I had to do them quickly, so they are simple cards. Lottie does not stamp due to her very poor eyesight, but she always has an occassion she would like a card for. The first is for a family member that has a birthday on Halloween. The second is for another male family member that had a birthday on Nov. 1st. I used the "thumping" technique on it for the leaves. Everyone liked it, so they want me to pre-stamp some of this one for them for next month. One less card design I need to come up with - LOL!