CYCI # 134 Pets

Hi All!

I was bouncing around some sites where I am a habitual lurker. One of my favorites is Can You Case It.  Up till now I've never participated however this one struck a cord so I decided to join in. Click on the link below to visit these talented ladies.

This week's theme is pets.  I'll bet most of us have had a pet and losing one is very simply put, like losing a family member.  My beloved Dalmatian, Strip, has been gone for nearly 12 years, but I think of him often with laughter and tears. I made this card in his memory.

The background was a swap item, but I think Darice makes this folder.  I used Fun Stampers Journey, Journey Glaze in the paw prints.  I used my Cricut to cut the bone and inked the edges.  The sentiment is from the Stampin Up You Little Furball set, the twine is also from Fun Stampers Journey and I had the heart brad in my stash.


To all of you who've lost your Furry friends, hugs....
Till next time
Chris


http://canyoucaseit.com/

WOYWW

Hi All,

Another week in life just whooshed by. I do believe I felt the rush of air in my face as it passed. I've been up to my ears in projects, phone calls and insurance companies.  First with the car that caught fire, then new dishwasher that needs a motor.  And to top that off, for grins & giggles, I've got a cold. What a whirlwind, I mean a tornado!  Ah well, calmer days are on the horizon. Thanks for checking out my desk, which is way messier than usual.  Don't forget to check out what everyone else is up to by visiting WOYWW at Julia's Stamping Ground. I'm sure you'll be amazed!

I have a desktop and laptop behind the chair.  A wooden box full of paper and projects.  Next to that is a file holder full of some paper to be put away.  My little pink basket of odds and ends has move itself from the right of me to the left of me.  It keeps getting closer to the wastebasket!  On the front table is some paper for a mini album challenge I'm working on.  Some old issues of Papercrafts magazine.  Some lace for a top that needs updating.


That's my desk this week and as long as a phone isn't connected to it, I'm a happy camper!
Till next time...Don't be ordinary...be Extraordinary!
Hugs,
Chris

A Little Car Trouble...

Hi All,

Last week my DH pulled in the drive, rushed in the house and told me his car was on fire. Really?  He runs in, blurts that out, then goes outside in no hurry at all.  Hello, do I need to call the fire department?  I trudge outside just in time to see him throw down the garden hose.  Now a couple things come to mind immediately.   First...what was on fire?  Second...is it out?  Third....how much damage is there?  And last...if the fire didn't ruin the engine, surely the water would.

The car is smoldering and smoking by the battery compartment so I ran in and got the flour.  I tried to toss it where I could see the red glow, without much success.  Have you every tried to throw flour on the side of something.  Unless it's wet it won't work especially under the hood of a car.  I must have mumble out out loud about buying a new fire extinguisher.  I didn't finish the thought before DH runs in to grab the one we do have. The one that is at least 18 years old.  The same one that was in the kitchen for 18 years and has been relegated to the basement since the kitchen remodel several months ago. I can't imagine it works.

I wish I had a camera handy when DH came running out with the extinguisher, trying to pull the pin while reading the instructions at the same time!  Typical of him to try to multi task...LOL!   He finally pulled out the pin then blasted the car creating a huge cloud of extinguisher stuff around the car which of course billowed my way.  Now I had flour and yellow extinguisher stuff on me, the car and my drive.

After the cloud settled we could still see a little glow from the car but no smoke.  We were in good shape. Our quick thinking and household supplies would make any fireman proud.  Just one teensie little thing...the windows were stuck in the down position and storms were expected.  Um, honey, did you not think to roll up the windows when you pulled in the drive with the car on fire!  Fortunatley I had to put the car in gear to to push it down the drive so we could have it towed. As I turned the key, the power came on just long enough to roll up the windows.  That was the last hurrah as the car finally gave up it's last little sliver of power.

Now that all is said and done I just have to laugh.  That was until we went car shopping....and sticker shock set in.

I'll save that for another post.

Until then,
Stay creative and let your sparkle shine!
Hugs,
Chris

WOYWW What a Week!

Hi All,

Another week surely has blown by with the speed of light.  The older I get...well, I just get older!  Oh yeah and time goes by quicker.  

I was under the impression that when you reach the age that your children are gown with kids of their own that one would have tons and tons of free time.  Seriously?  I must have been dreaming as I am busier now that I have ever been in my life. I can't quite figure out what I do that makes me so busy.  

With that said,let me share my what's on my craft desk this week.

This table is to my left.  I was matching some photos to some pages I had previously made.  You can see my computer, my Spectrum Noir markers and the basket has some sample card ideas I've been playing with.

This is my main table.  My SU cutter and my ATG gun are front & center.  To the left I have a plastic keeper filled with small diecuts and small scraps that I put together when I need an embellishment.  I'll post some of those at a later date.  The pink basket on the right has some little things I need to find a spot for.  In the center is a layout I made about a month ago. I finally found a pic for it.

Here it is up close.  I need to add journaling to it yet.  This is my granddaughter Belle at her first birthday party.  Her blue eyes are stunning in person.

Thanks for peeking in at my blog!  I can't wait to see what everyone else is up to this week.

Until next time....Let your sparkle brighten up the day!

Hugs,

Chris

WOYWW

Hi All,

Sorry I didn't post last week.  Time just got away from me faster than usual!

I remember what I did Tuesday after work...had dinner with my DIL.  That was a special treat for me, we rarely get any time alone just to talk and catch up.

Friday after work I went grocery shopping with DH.  We had a trip to Cedar Point Amusement Park planned for Saturday so we needed some food to bring along.  We went with our youngest daughter and her fiance.  Tickets were compliments of DH's job so it was a treat indeed.  A good time was had by all and I took some really neat photo's to scrap!

The rest of the week was a blur and I can't remember if I crafted anything.  I went to my craft room and I took a photo to help me remember it all. Here it is...I guess I someone didn't think I was going to use my craft table:)

This is my little hellion, Roma (and I say that lovingly!)  That pink heart on her nose is so deceiving. She's almost 3, almost 6 lbs., full of herself, and rules this house with an iron claw!  My other fur babies are more than double her size but know to stay out of her way.   As I write this, she is knocking my markers all over the place.  Her only problem is she doesn't pick up the mess she makes. Oh silly me I forgot, her humans do that for her!  

I'm going to pick up my markers and maybe Roma will let me craft something.  We'll chat again next week.

Until then.....Share your Sparkle with the World!

Hugs,

Chris

   

WOYWW

Hi All,

This week on my work desk is a 2 page scrapbook layout I've started.  I'm actually CASEing a spread from a kit that I did earlier this year.  I liked the layout and am happy with the way it's taking shape. I still have to ink, tape everything down, add bling and find some embellishments to go with.  I didn't start out with these papers in mind. I had another print I was trying to match and came across the floral printed paper and one thing led to another...you know how it goes!  I will post the finished project, well, when it's finished...LOL!

Also on my desk are a couple of papers I've grouped to do for my granddaughter's first birthday photo's.  They are from DCWV Fiesta pack which I picked up at Old Time Pottery for a song.  I will get started on that project as soon as I finish the current one.

My Fun Stampers Journey catalog is there.  I've been marking pages and pages of things I want.  I want to win the lottery too if anyone is listening!  There's my tangerine Fiesta mug from my dad.  Fiesta paper, Fiesta mug....I think I hear margarita's in the blender calling my name!  My ATG gun, some bling and a FSJ die.

For now...thanks for stopping by!
Until later...
Keep your Sparkle going!
Hugs,
Chris

Out from the old, into the new Job!

Hi All,

I started a new job as my former employer decided to relocate to their manufacturing plant some 35 miles from home.  The nerve of them...they didn't even ask for my opinion. Even so, I was offered the position in International Sales.  I was excited!  I had dreams of traveling to exotic far away places, enjoying leisure time exploring the world. Umm...reality check here. I knew it was a desk job but just maybe one of our customers would insist I come visit and offer me an all expenses paid trip.  A girl can dream!

The new old place, well it was 30 miles further, one way.  Yes, the easiest way to get there was the toll road, flying cars have still not been invented yet.  Of course there would be an increase in gas consumption but gas has gotten cheaper and I would fill ups on the cheapest day of the week.  Can someone tell me which one that is again?  The wear and tear on my car would force me, ok make me think about a new vehicle. I was well aware of the fact that I would be in my car for over an hour a day, not 20 minutes, but I could mentally plan so many things and sing, I mean screech along to the whole CD not just one song.

When HR called me and finally offered me the job, I was all set to pack my desk until....wait a minute?  What was that they said?  The increase in pay was how much?  I was shocked, so much so that my hair turned grey.  Oh wait, it already is.  Why the increase wouldn't cover my gas cost for 6 months, let alone a year.  I would have to give up 195 hours of my life to drive to and fro, and the worst was I would have to pay extra taxes. Really?!!

I didn't waste any time and found something new. The company's been around over 100 years.  I sure hope they stick around for another 100 but I'd settle for at least 15.  Needless to say I've been cramming new info into this brain at a crazy pace.  I learned so much that I think they are going to promote me next week, maybe to VP...like I said a girl can dream!

Until later,
Make today so AWESOME that yesterday gets jealous!
Hugs,
Chris

WOYWW

Hi All,

I've finally took a pic of my workdesk to share with you!

Where do I begin!!  On the left is the Paper Lace Cricut cartridge I borrowed from my dear friend June.  Guess what....I haven't used it yet, but it's been on my work desk for about 2 months. 

Behind my task lamp is 1/2 of my Spectrum Noir markers. I love these, they fill in well, blend well and have such good saturation.  I just need to get more racks to store them. 

In front of the lamp is a stack of cardstock from my scraps that are cut to A2 size.  In the bins are the other scraps I cut to different sizes...6x6, 5x7 and so on.  I am trying to use my scraps before cutting up more cardstock for projects.  I just got my Gift Card Sleeve Die from Fun Stampers Journey....yeah!  I WILL be using this with my cardstock scraps and now I can get started on my Christmas gifts.

There is a stack of paper I've been playing with and last but not least is a artist canvas I covered with paper from the Vintage Paris paper pack from Fun Stampers Journey. (sorry it's been discontinued). You can't see them, but I've punched holes to attached 5x7 paper with that will be scrapped with pics of my granddaughters. 

Thanks for looking at my workdesk today!

Remember....Don't be average, be AWESOME!

Hugs

Chris

Monday Morning Musings

Hi All,

Happy Monday to you!

I had a great weekend.  Friday was Mom's 78th so we stopped by with a cake for her.  I made another paper purse (see the one I made for sis in law) but this one was filled with cards I created as well as postage stamps.  I gave her a wide variety because I know she will use them!  (Please don't spill the beans, but I've made my mom in law one as well!)

Saturday was at a crop with my gal friends!  It's been awhile...if 2 months count as awhile...since we've been together to scrap.  It was good seeing them & a very productive day for me.  We ended up the afternoon talking about preparing for our fall crops in October.  Yes I know, that's still a couple months away, but I'm already packing pages to complete, kits to make and looking at pictures for inspiration.

Sunday was the usual...get the shopping, cleaning and cooking for the week done. Hubby & I accomplished this in a relaxed manner instead of the usual hustle. 

I've been working on weekday themes to post.  I've got a few but still need 2 more.  Hope to have my ideas together by Wednesday this week.  I'll be doing more posts, more techniques and have way more completed projects to share.

Until then...

Hugs,
Chris

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