Mini Card Monday!

Here's a little something Fallish that I whipped up to send to a friend today.  I used some pretty apple-themed EK Success stickers, ric rac, an apple green button and some paper I had around in my stash.

I don't think I'll start a linky party since I haven't heard much from anyone and I cannot find one for free at this time.

Enjoy your weekend!

Feelin Chipper

T.G.I.F everyone!  Oh it's so hard to work an entire week after having a Monday off here and a Friday off there.  I made it, though!

I'm gearing up for some Christmas crafts soon and found this cute mix of K Company (Susan Wright) holiday chipboard at Joann's.  They had some great coupons in their ads recently and I couldn't resist getting this.

Fun stuff.  I have no idea what I'll do with them yet but I am certain I'll find something!  Hoping to get in on a holiday swap but I haven't heard about any of them yet.  I'm part of the Bloggerette Sorority and there's been talk of some upcoming holiday swaps with more details coming soon.  Can't wait! Have a great weekend!

Mini Card Monday!

I have loved making mini cards so much I decided to start a blog party on Mondays called "mini card Monday"!  Won't you come and join in on the fun? 
Right now I'm enjoying making some Autumn inspired cards with owls, squirrels, and probably some pumpkins and candy corn.  The change in seasons and the cooler nights makes me feel like staying home, lighting a yummy pumpkin or cranberry candle and hunker down making stuff! 
If you'd like to join in on making mini cards and it's something you think I should make a linky for let me know!  I've never done a linky party of my own yet so show me the ropes and let me know how it works (and if it's free too!).  Just leave me a comment.  Thanks! 

"Oh so nutty" and inside it says "Nuts for you"!  Cute!  Found the stamps at Wal-mart if you're looking for some inexpensive clear stamps.  I did have a hard time with the ink not adhering very well to the stamp.  That's my only complaint about the stamps.  I was using black Ranger ink.



What's Been Up?

Yesterday I was home relaxing and watching TV - gearing down from the long holiday weekend.  I tried to get a few things done on Saturday but it ended up being procrastinated until Sunday.  What can I say?  A little peer pressure to extend a lunch with a friend.  We needed a little more chat time together and we were kicked out of a restaurant called "Chatty Squirrel"!  Ironic?  I think so! 
But in the restaurant's defense they close early after lunch and we arrived around closing time. 
Sometimes we are just too rushed here in America!  My friend from Germany would definitely concur! 

On monday my family and I had a late lunch of grilled Italian sausages with peppers, potato salad, coleslaw, etc. I brought a jalapeno hummus WW recipe and some red and yellow pepper strips.  Yum!

Here's a little show and tell from the last couple of weeks.  I bought a great new lampshade for only $15 at Tuesday Morning.   Just love that store!

                                     all photos from this post by me

A nice view from my comfy leather chair...  

Here's a lil card I made with some adorable G Series $1 stamps from Michael's.  Um ... a little addicted to these!   I'm so glad they have them at a bargain price!

I have a few more mini cards I plan on making with these and some additional stamps I've found in the bargain bins!  Wal-mart has some now, too.  Fun!

Last but not least - a beautiful card from my auntie Gloria!  She's a whiz with these pretty embellishments!  I was so blessed to receive this card in the mail recently.  Thank you, sweetie!   Love truly is in the details ... darling darling details!!