Couple of items and more

Today I received the nicest card from the RAK group at Split Coast Stampers.  Heather sent me this card.  She did such a nice job.

My friend made the next card front in a sympathy swap.  I happened to need a quick card so she gave me one of the fronts she had made.  She did a beautiful job. 

Right now things are so hectic.  Its the last 2 weeks of school.  Plus I have a big ugly scary birthday coming up on the 30th.  Lets just say I am 29 again with LOTS of experience lol.

Back more after school.

Jaunice

Happy Easter Everyone!!!!!

Hello all.  Happy Easter..Hope everyone is enjoying it with their families.  Thought I would bring you a picture of our Easter egg coloring endeavors last night.

Here is all our colors ready and waiting for the eggs to be dropped in and magically turn beautiful colors.

  And my Paul in all his artistry making those eggs just beautiful.  He had so much fun as you can tell by those inky fingers… (Note to self: Bath tonight is a must LOL).

And last but not least the spoils left by the Easter Bunny.

With that I leave you to your wonderful Easter.  Hope you all enjoy it.

Hugs

Jaunice

TAC Grab Bags

You will receive an assortment of TAC images (unmounted stamps) uniquely packaged for this promotion. You will also receive one 8x10 sheet of Creative Cling cushion with each grab bag. Each bag is truly a surprise and contains a variety of images from current and discontinued stamp sets. There is no quantity limit on the number of Grab Bags ordered per individual. 

These are only offered during special promotions.  Don’t Miss out on this cool idea.

Updates to my Sampler

Here are a couple of update pictures on the sampler for my boss.  Its coming along nicely.  I need to get back to school work but I can’t seem to make myself. I leave you with the pictures.

Quote of the Week

Got to love Bill Cosby.!!!!

"The truth is that parents are not really interested in justice. They just want quiet."
---Bill Cosby

Murphy’s Law Reigns Supreme

Today not only was a bad day at home and work but also from the school standpoint.  That midterm I took a couple weeks ago …. well I got 90 on it.. well if the total possible was 100 then I would have been ecstatic but the total possible was 200 yes thats right 200.  The only thing I can say is thank God for the curve…. I do still have a chance to pull my grades out but the next month is going to be H***.  Wish me luck if you can.  Its going to be a long 45 days or so.

Quote for the Week

Nearly all men can stand adversity, but if you want to test a man's character, give him power.

Abraham Lincoln
16th president of US (1809 - 1865)

 

Sorry for the Delay

Here is an update on the sampler I am working on.  I almost have the Temple in the middle done. I have done some of the backstitching on it.  There is a ton of it but it sure makes it pop. 

I am hoping they like this when I have finished.

ta ta for now.

Updates....

Stay tuned I will have an update on my sampler that is in progress…. I have a good portion of the temple stitched. now for the backstitching… ugggggh I hate back stitching.

I have a midterm today in Taxation. Wish me luck.

Thanks for stopping by.

Work..Work..Work..Little bit of Stitching… Work

Well I had to work all weekend.  We are so behind that we are working overtime.  Its been a pain as far as trying to study and such but I did get a tiny bit of stitching in. 

Stoney Creek sent me a model to work on (of course I cant show that here) but I also commissioned a personalized sampler from Stephanie Twillman of www.nouveauencore.com she is fabulous to work with.  This sampler is for one of our Partners at work who is going on a 3 year LDS mission in July.  I had the sampler personalized for him and his wife.  Below is a picture of what it will look like.  Its gorgeous.

Stephanie just did fabulous work.  I am just amazed.  Check her website out… you wont be dissapointed.

 

Hugs

Jaunice

I am still here….

Sorry it has been so long since I updated.  I thought I would update any Angel Company followers with the Stamp of the Month for March. 

This is a really cute and springy set.  Sorry to make this short but still have lots of work to do before bed.  Check back tomorrow I will have a stitching stash update as well as a card that I made today.

Hugs

I am now an Angel!!!!

LOL no I am not bragging... I signed up with The Angel Company... I am officially a demonstrator for them.  I am really excited.  I signed up mostly to be a Hobby Demo (lol basically I am my own best customer) but hey if other orders come my way I won't turn them down lol.  I love their stamps.  I got a whole bunch with my starter kit and I placed my first order and have a bunch more coming.  I will need to start making more cards to put on my blog now I suppose lol.   Right now they have a fabulous deal going on.  Any T coded stamp set is 50% off.  LOL I took advantage of that.  I also got an additional 50.00 worth of stamp sets in addition to my starter kit.  It was like Christmas all over again. 

Well I have to get back to the books again.... School is back in.

 

Hugs

Jaunice

OMG I am a winner...

Kathy over at Bits and Pieces blog pulled my name for a drawing for some Blog Candy.  I can not believe this.  I never win anything.  I am so excited.  Below is a picture of the blog candy that she gave away.  She is soooo generous.  I just can't believe I won it.  Here is Kathy's blog for all you stampers out there, kathatstamps.  I hope all of you are having a wonderful new year.  School starts again on Tuesday so it will be back to the grind for me.  Ugggg I just keep reminding myself that there is a light at the end of the tunnel.

Hugs

Jaunice

Happy Birthday Card...

I joined a swap on Splitcoast Stampers and it was for birthday cards.  I made this one from a sketch provided on sheetload of cards blog.  I used Kraft paper as a base and Black, Pixie Pink, & Pretty in Pink.  I think it turned out pretty good. 

The picture is a bit askew... The card isn't crooked.  I would do things a bit differently if I was making the card again.  I would put ribbon on the bottom of the striped piece before I mounted it down lol.   But for my first attempt it isn't too bad.

 

Hugs

Jaunice

My very first Biscornu finish!!!!

Well I finally did it.  I ventured into the world of Biscornu's.  I saw a pattern on the online needlwork show that I had to have.  My friend Margot loves pigs so when I saw the design "Holy Mud" by Barbara Ana I had to get it.  Below are some pics of what it was supposed to look like and my Biscornu.  I dont think its too bad considering its my first attempt.  I would like to thank Mary Katherine from STO for the instructions on how to finish it.  I got them off her blog I believe. 

This is what its supposed to look like.

Here is my actual Biscornu.  I thought this design was just too cute to not stitch for my friend. 

      

All in all not to shabby for my first attempt.  I didnt use the same fabric colors as the model but I still thought it turned out ok.  Margot loved it and was tickled pink lol excuse the pun. 

 

Till the next time.

Hugs
Jaunice

New Member of our family....

Introducing the newest member of our family.... Sophie... She is a Blue Persian kitten.  Her daddy was a Russian Blue and her momma was a Persian.  She weighs a wopping 10 oz... yes thats right ounces.  She is the runt of the litter and a little feisty fur ball.  Lol... She and Lucky are still trying to get used to each other. 

We got Sophie on November 21st for Paul's birthday.  Hopefully once she and Lucky get used to each other they will make great companions for each other. 

She has the prettiest long gray fur.  Shes a feisty little thing. 

Paul was in seventh heaven with her.  She has made a great addition to our family.

 

Until Next Post.

 

Hugs

Jaunice

Ok Hold on to your hats....

LOL I plan to do some major updating.  I will probably do individual posts for each item as there is a lot of items to go over. 

 

First on the agenda:  My mom.  Mom is out of the hospital and doing much better.  She still gets tired and sore in her chest but over all she's doing pretty good with the exception of getting a staph infection from the hospital.  There was only one antibiotic that would make it go away and they gave it to her.  I am just very very very grateful that Mom is ok and we did not lose her.  I really appreciate all your thoughts and prayers.  It really helped.  She was in the hospital for 2 1/2 weeks and in intensive care for 1 of those.  Unfortunately Mom did not have insurance and her bills up to this point total over 125,000.00.  So keep your thoughts that they can get some financial help to pay for those bills.  She ended up having a 5 bypass and they found that she has a mild case of Emphysema.  But she is not on oxygen at all and is home and trying to get back to normal. 

 

On to another subject.  My Utes play in the Sugar Bowl on Friday (for those of you not familiar with them.... I attend the University of Utah and our football team is the Runnin Utes.)  They had a fabulous season and are 12-0 at this point.  I am so looking forward to the football game on Friday.  We play against Alabama - Crimson Tide. 

Christmas was very good to us this year.  We of course had the best present in Mom being better.  But Paul got a Wii from Santa.  He also got a bunch of games to go with it.  I got some stamping stuff from my friend Margot.  I got some clothes and perfume from Mom.  Mom also got me a new mattress pad for my bed.  I was excited.  I really needed a new one. 

 

School ended on the 15th of December... My grades were not as good as I would have liked but I got a C+ out of both classes.  I was so close to a B- but I hope to do better next semester.  I start up again on January 13th.  After Spring 2009 Semester is over.  I only have 2 semesters left.  I hope to have my BS in accounting by May 2010.  I can not believe that there is finally a light at the end of a very long tunnel.  I really look forward to graduating.  I will be over 40 by the time I graduate but at least better late than never.  I did it while working full time and being a single mother.  I am pretty proud of myself. 

 

Well until the next post.

Hugs

Jaunice

Update on my Mom

Mom will be having a 5 bypass in the morning.  (Sunday the 26th).  She has 5 almost completely blocked arteries.  I am sure she will feel so much better once its all over.  Almost good as new.  We just have to get through the next 8 weeks or so.  Thanks for all your thoughts and prayers.

 

Hugs

Jaunice

If you have a minute

Please if you can think good thoughts right now.  My mom is in the ICU right now... They are looking at Congestive Heart Failure... it sounds worse I think than it is.  I mean its not great but I think she can function well for a while with meds and stuff but things are really scary right now.  My mom means the world to me.  She is also the person who teaches and takes care of my son while I work and go to school.  Paul is so very close to his grandma.  Thank you to all my friends and family.  We will get through this.

 

Hugs

Jaunice

A couple of new cards and my Utes.

Well The University of Utah played Colorado State today.  Colorado State took a sound beating from us.  It was a great game.  We play New Mexico next.  The U of U is now 8-0.  Wooohooo congrats to our players. 

 

Here are a couple of cards I made in the last little while. 

 

Not really sure how I like this one yet or not.  I used Old Olive, Elegant Eggplant, & Pumpkin Pie card stock.  The stamps were by Hero Arts.  I used direct to paper inking on the images with Elegant Eggplant ink from Stampin up.  The witches hat is stamped in Elegant Eggplant, The cat and the bats are stamped with Black ink from Pallette Noir, and the pumpkin is stamped with Pumpkin Pie ink from Stampin Up.  The base is kraft CS from stampin up. 

 

This card I made a while back.  The card stock is pumpkin pie, always artichoke, and Elegant Eggplant.  The stamps are a set by Stampin up.  I am not sure of the name as I made this at a friends house.  I like how this one turned out and my try to duplicate it again. 

I got the nicest package from my secret sister (I am participating in a secret sister program on splitcoaststampers.com) I got 2 sets of clear stamps from Studio G.  The first set has a scarecrow and 4 different sayings, and the second has 2 leaves, a pumpkin, an acorn and a saying (Fall is in the air).  I got a small bottle of aleene's tacky glue (love it), a 2009 planner, a set of bookmarks, some mini clothes pins, and a couple of tassels.  I also got a CB embossing folder, and a notebook.  It was the nicest package.  Really brightened my day.

 

Well I better get back to the books now. 

 

Jaunice