Sorry I've been MIA

.......I've had a lot going on and to be quite frank doing the best I can to enjoy my life with very little responsibility. Last summer was horrible for me and this year I promised to reconnect with old friends and do many of the things I have neglected to do...I have started making my cards again. However they aren't as detailed as they once were but getting back into the swing of things can be a little intimidating. I thought I would drop a line to everyone to let them know I'm alive and well and feeling much better than I was before...My health is getting back to more manageable state and I thank my family. friends and god for all the support I have gotten over the last few months!

I hope everyone is doing well and enjoying what looks like the last of the summer before kids go back to school.

I will be back soon I promise :)

Lots of love!

Mich

Corrosive Challenge #89 Black n' Blue

Happy Sunday everyone :) Here is my entry for the Corrosive Challenge this week. Now it was for Black n' blue and did try to use all black and blue but a yellow and red were calling out to me with this awesome image. It's from Shirley's 2 Girls.

I used mostly black and blue but the curtains scream red and her dress had to be yellow...BUT everything else is what the challenge called for............? whaddya think did I pull it off...lol..

I used liquid pearls instead instead of regular half pearls. It seemed neater that the half pearls. Anyways...hope you all like it :)
Cheers!!

Card Recipe:

Stamps: Shirley's 2 Girls Digi, SU favorite thoughts
Paper: SU BB, Bazzill Blue, unknown PP, GP white.
Ink: Versafine Black
Embellishments: Spellbinders die, Brads, Decore tape, SU Scallop punch, Liquid pearls, Paper flowers, Stickles, Prisma Color Pencils and gamsol, Glass effects

My New Venture!

Hey everyone!

I know it's been awhile since I've posted but life got in the way like usual. I have a new Venture to share with you all! I've been accepted to be on Janet's Challenge Blog!!! Yay!! Now I've never been on any DT team before so I'm really excited to get started on the challenges and be a part of her DT. You really need to check it out. The challenge entries are gorgeous, and it's obvious enough these ladies are very talented! You really need to check it out and join right in with the fun!

I've been trying to fix this photo for some time now because ti came out so blurry. I made this for a Yummy Swap.

I made two different ones, and this one came out the clearest for some reason...I must've had the wrong setting on my camera :(

oh well. I the Studio Sketches from SU! which I love btw...and used Prisma Colored pencils to color the image and the applied crystal effects for that perfect shine!

Whaddya think ?

Hi everyone! Time for an update..? :)

Well I have to admit it's nice being back here typing away a blurb for my followers to read. It's been a long time and I do want to apologize for such a long absence. Life had definitely gotten in the way. I've not made a card in months and having with drawls every now and then because it is my way of being creative when I need an escape.

I do appreciate all the well wishers and glad that I'm still thought about even though I've been out of the loop for so long. There have been illness, tragedies, stresses, children and well the list goes on. I decided to take a serious break from things and focus and certain things that can't be helped. My life has become busy and it's not slowing down any time soon. So in time I guess when everything goes back to some sort of normality I'll be returning with some cards. I'm thinking another month and I'll be back posting, commenting, and blurffing like I was before.

School is almost out and I'm dreading it. Hopefully this summer will be better than the last...however the weather up hear in Ontario has been brutally hot and so early in the season too...anyhoooooo...everyone have a great day...will post again as soon as I can :)

Michelle

Need Ideas For This UNIT! HELP

Hi everyone...well it's been quite some time since I've posted and I do miss blogging dearly. I haven't created or made any cards in awhile so I don't have anything to post of my own. I do however have cards I made at a workshop recently that I will post tomorrow :)

Things have been crazy in MY world and to top it all off I get hit with a stomach virus causing lots of yukkies and plenty of sore exhausted muscles. Some say it might be the stomach flu or the Novo Virus or even food poisoning. whatever it was, it's slowly going away. Weakness is still a factor at this point for fear of eating but getting better everyday.

Now For My Request : ) Isn't this cute...however I will probably alter it to match my craft space...

I saw this box and wondered what I could use it for. It comes with removable drawers and is made of cardboard/paperboard. The dimensions are 12 1/4 x 12 1/4 and 6" depth.

I thought about even separating the drawers and using the shell...I'm a blank...HELP any idas for storage ot even craft ideas would be helpful.

Thanks

No Card today...but.... :)

Guess What???!!!

I got a birthday card from one of my SCS friends :) I arrived yesterday. Thank you Kathy for the card and the ribbon. You are such a sweetheart :) Isn't it pretty!!!???

My birthday isn't until May 10 so this was a nice early surprise. I'm a little annoyed that my b-day lands on Mother's day...lol...oh well :)

Well I have to go get some things done before it gets too late.

Have a nice day all :)

April Fools..? I totally forgot!! ooopppsss

(Sorry this post is so late blogger was giving me a problem this morning)

Okay my blogger went WONKY and some of the pics won't enlarge and don't know why. Sorry :(

My daughter asked me for bus fare for school this morning because we forgot to pick up her bus and that is pretty much when I remembered is was April Fools Day. Now I usually play a joke on someone but I'm grumpy this morning...or should I say now afternoon :). It wasn't fun waking up to such a gloomy and wet morning....Sorry I guess I'm a party pooper today...lol

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Well I've been saying that I was going to post pics of my AVON party goodies and finally here they are :) We had draw prizes and Bring a Friend Gifts, Thank You Gifts, Coupons, and Frequent Buyer Card! I did all the creative stuff which I enjoyed the most. Everything believe it or not was made from materials that I had lying around and too much of so I made very good use of them aaaaaaaaaaaaallll....lol.

The pic below features the Thank You gifts we gave everyone for coming to the Open House. They got a hand cream and a couple of chocolate kisses or goodies in the bag. The toppers were made from textured card stock that I had left over and those wonderful flowers from Michaels.

This pic features the 1 of the Door Prize Gifts that we had. I think I will make these again. I found the tut on SCS and loved the fact it was soooooooo simple. It's similar to a treat pouch...I embossed it with the cuttlebug, matted it and I love the AVON stamp... :) Martha Stewart letters :)

The lip balm holders were definitely a hit! Lots of people asked who made them and all fingers were pointed to me...lol...I honestly loved making all the goodies for the party. The one in black is my favorite that is I showcased in the front. Also found this tut on Yveeve's Paper Garden

I had also done baskets but I didn't get a chance to take pics of those. It got crazy once things got going...well I hope everyone has a Jokey Kinda Of Day! I think I'm going to go and curl up with my blankie...lol...

My AVON Open House Party!

Hi everyone it's been a long time and I'm having a rough time to say the least...I'm trying to stamp but, I've not only been really busy with my Avon Open House, I've been on this new emotional rollercoaster that has me stressed out to the max. But things have been getting better. I'm hoping I'll have more time for my blog as I have definitely missed chatting with you all and sharing the new ideas that come about everyday.

Well I can't tell you how crazy things have been lately. I had an AVON Open House with two other Reps...now I have been told I was nuts to have it with other reps and should do it myself. They told me it'll cause conflicts, but I just started out with AVON and I didn't have much in they way of demos so when I was approached I agreed. I was enjoying it at first but there were things I wanted to do that I couldn't because of conflicts...lol..it definitely was an experience I probably won't do again.

We had door prizes, on the spot draws and a gift basket draws. I did all the creative stuff which of course I loved more then anything else. I will be posting pics soon and promise to start blogging more regularly :) Thanks you to everyone who sent me encouraginging emails of support :)

I've missed you all
Be Back Soon! I promise!!!!

I'm Alive! :) Sorry I've been away so long :(

I have seriously missed blogging the last couple of weeks but my cold got the better of me when Laryngitis set in, then I had and eye infection and the list goes on...I've been trying to get as much done as I can possibly get done while I was ill and I'm still playing catch up can you believe it. I want thank EVERYONE who wished me well :) it has perked me up when I was feeling crappola for weeks and believe me it's appreciated (((huggs))) to all.

So is everyone ready for Christmas...? Are ya broke yet...LOL.. I know I am. I still have a few things to pick up but that's about it. My daughter won't stop bugging me about opening her gifts only because she saw the receipt for Hollister so that surprise went up in smoke...lol..the little sneaky brat! It's nice that she still excited tho...she's 15 and at first she wasn't all that excited until she saw presents wrapped under the tree...of course i don't name tag them because then she'll know how many she's getting...so I have a system that I use so nosey Katrina doesn't go snooping and tear down the tree...lol...

Well I have to tell ya that I've been busy getting my Christmas cards done and I've just recently gotten an order for Bat Mitzvah Invites which were last minute and had panicked I wouldn't get the paper order in on time. I'm hoping with the holiday shipping schedule that it'll get here before the end of the month so I can finish them for the date requested. I will post them for everyone to see once there done.

Well that's it for now. I will touch base with you all sometime over the weekend. It's starting to storm over here so I'm hoping my PC will be working later.

Have a nice day all :)

Finally getting around to my Blogger Award Thanks You's :)

When I found out I got nominated I was very honored! I just started my blog and I have had such wonderful comments that it is what keeps it going...I wasn't sure if the blog thing was really for me so thanks to ANN who nominated me and all the others ladies who take the time to read my blog everyday/or every post :).

The rules are:
1. The winner may put the logo on their blog.
2. Put a link to the person who sent you the award.
3. Nominate 5 blogs.
4. Put links to their blogs.
5. Leave a message for your nominees.

My nominees are:Sankari, Christi, Deb, Claire, Jody.
Stop by and visit these Amazing ladies! You won't be disappointed!

Be back later with a new card :)