Recycle/Repurpose/Reuse

I Saw a video on this same thing done by I think the frugalcrafter, she was using old boxes from the post office to make magazine holders. So I owe credit to her for this idea. Here's my take on re-purposing old boxes....ENJOY!

GIVEAWAY~ I purchased an extra set of the "DOTTY FOR YOU" paper kit. I am going to give it away to one lucky winner. Anyone who orders the above kit featured in this video from my website http:lisamoore.ctmh.com/ will automatically be entered for a chance to win. I am going to close this contest on April 30, 2012 at midnight Central time. I will announce the winner on May 1, 2012. The card kit is adorable and so is the paper kit. Good Luck and Thanks for popping by my blog..... Lisa

Missing ME?

Hi My Friends, I Know I have been missing, I hate it. I haven't been much up to crafting lately though. Mid March about the time I received my kit from CTMH I also received word from my Gynecologist that I had a rather large Fibroid tumor in the "mysterious female parts" as my sweet surgeon likes to mention. So on April 2, 2012 I underwent a Hysterectomy, bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy which in real world ease, is a complete Hysterectomy. Nothing was salvageable. The ovaries while still able to dispense those precious life giving eggs, were not identifiable as such because both were covered by one large cyst each and the lovely tubes well they were barnacle encrusted as well. Do I sound like an old boat or what? So, for the last few weeks I have been either prepping my life for surgery, having surgery or in the case of the last week; recovering from surgery. Then GUESS WHAT? For the last few weeks I have not been able to access my blogger account at all. Seems I have tripped up internet explorer somehow and it won't load the dashboard or let me see my blog. Today I did a tiny bit of investigating and found that by downloading google chrome I could at least edit and add to my blog again. So there it is in a nut shell. That's been my life for about three weeks. Happy the worst is behind me and anxious to return to my real life, working, crafting, and loving the whole world. Thanks for reading and forgive the post if it offends...I'm just an open book and always willing to share the good, the bad, and the ugly. Blessings, Lisa

I am Now an Independent Consultant with CLOSE TO MY HEART.

I am SUPER EXCITED about this venture. I Love PAPERCRAFTING! Now is my opportunity to share with my Friends and family my love of this Hobby. Here is a video to view on a new product release from CTMH. Below that is a link to my page. Go shopping if you like. But thanks for stopping by my blog. BE BLESSED! LISA http://lisamoore.ctmh.com/

DIY magnetic Easel

Layout for a friend SS11

One of the Ladies I work with asked if I would create a page for her daughter Enza. Now, I have only seen this sweet girl in photo's...I have no clue what she likes or dislikes and I have no idea what pictures her mom plan's to use. I only have the knowledge that her favorite colors are purple and green. Can you see the difficulty here? I decided to go with two photo mats...one for a 4x6 and the other for a 3 1/2 x 5. I actually think it turned out cute. I used some fibers from Big Lots to run around the edge and some SCOTCH fasteners to hold it in place. I had the little mirror,necklace, and perfume sticker from a pack of Jolee's. I used a Martha Stewart corner punch, and some miscellaneous buttons and rhinestones. I Like it! What about you?

A smores Party gift for co-workers

This is my answer to the need for multiple co-worker gifts. I am sure you all have seen the gifts in a jar. This is a smore party in a cup. ENJOY!

I FOUND BLITSY

I'm in LOVE. LOOK What I bought~! Enjoy the video! This is my referral link....If you sign up under me and make a purchase I receive a one time ten dollar credit. HAPPY SHOPPING... http://blitsy.com/rewardsref/index/refer/id/10370/

Let's spend some money~~~

So, Go CHECK this OUT! This is one of those little programs where they post a certain product at a great discount until it gone. I bought the Tim Holtz FILLED CARGO CASE this morning and the Tonic paper cutter. If you use this link and you order and spend more than $10.00 then I will receive a 1 time ten dollar credit. Then you post the ID link they give you and so on and so on and so on! So here's the link....check it out and have fun shopping! http://blitsy.com/rewardsref/index/refer/id/10370/

A GREAT BIG THANK YOU!

Well, In my Surfing escapades "internet surfing that is" I found another You tube channel that I subscribed to. This one shares scrapbooking layouts. I think her videos are awesome. So far she has forty something but I have really enjoyed watching them. She also "gifts" her layouts to a commenter. I WON LAST WEEKS LAYOUT! It is so pretty and I CANNOT wait to get it! I Just wanted to say Thank you to her and send you folks over to check her out! So her youtube site is http://www.youtube.com/user/YulisCraft (apparently the link is not working)...copy and paste peeps, copy and paste....hurry, really, Go check her out and let her know that her videos are appreciated. What are you waiting for......Hurry! REALLY! Blessings, Lisa

OH BABY~

A good friend at work has a niece in a far distant land known as West Virginia. She put together a baby girl basket in a pink Zebra theme and wanted a handmade card to give with it. I am so flattered that she asked me to do this. So this is what I came up with.

The stamp is from a set that I purchased from Oriental Trading, I used a Zebra Print Cuttlebug Folder and Pink Embossing Powder(Recollections)The pretty pink polka dot ribbon came from Michaels. I had so much fun thinking about this card.....I still love simplicity.

Thank you card from scraps....

Recently one of the physicians at the office did me a HUGE favor and I wanted to show her my appreciation. What do you give a doctor????????????? Just a thank you is sometimes all it takes. So here is the Thank You card I made for her. The paper was from The Paper Studio Simple Elegance 4.5 x 6.5 stack. My Gold gems from Paper Studio and the sentiment is from ummmmm......ummmmmm....ummmm. OH Man; I can't remember. If you recognize it give me a quick shout cause I just had a brain cramp! I used my Divine Swirl and cuttlebug...you just have to love the cuttlebug. So ther it is....I hope all of you reading this have a Blessed day today. Love, Lisa

I ADMIT I AM A SCRAPLIFTER! There I said it; now on to my card!

Good Tuesday Morning to one and all. So, I Just returned from Aspen Colorado,

I went out there to see the Surgeon that I work for marry the woman of his dreams. Aspen is Beautiful, but it's beauty paled in comparison to the bride. When I returned home I had the strongest itch to craft. I went to my youtube and began to catch up on all the videos and oh my..... Sheila from http://shesasassylady.blogspot.com/ had a video using the Gypsy to make a wedding card. When I watched it I knew instantly that was the card I wanted to make. THANK YOU SHEILA! So with a few minor changes here is my card. Sheila used an accordian fold for the white insert..I cheated and utilized my crimper instead. I used some stickers from Jolee to frame the corners. The paper...unfortunately I am unsure because it was all scraps. Listen..if you want to know how to use your Gypsy effectively, scoot on over to Sheila's website. http://shesasassylady.blogspot.com/ Her videos are awesome and many times she will share her files. Thank you Sheila for the inspiration and the knowledge you are an awesome instructor! Blessings, Lisa

BookMark CARD

Today is my day off...shhhhhhh.  I am hiding in my craft cave, door closed, working quietly hoping I will not be discovered.  This is my playtime!  Could I be doing something needful?  You better believe it!  But I need this!  So today I slipped over to you tube and watched the video of Emma, doing a "THROWBACK" Thursday using a retired cartridge.  I just had to join in!  Which cart did I choose.......................Tags, Bags, Boxes, and more~~~insert bells and whistles here.  This has got to be one of my favorite carts.  It was the first one I purchased independant of my machine bundle.  I LOVE this cart.  So here it is...my bookmark card.  Have a BLESSED DAY!

Lisa

made it myself monday again....

So below this you see a video...the first one of me creating a father's day card. I Hope you enjoy.

Lisa

My first card video

FIVE question Friday

1. What is your favorite summer time activity? If I lived in an area that had concerts in the park that would be it. Alas, I do not. The one opportunity I had to indulge in this was a few summers ago in Huntsville, Al. I loved it!


2. Do you have one laundry soap you stick to, or do you buy whatever's on sale?
I'm a GAIN girl....love the smell

3. What is your favorite dinner to make in the summer?
HOT DOGS....mmmmmmmm hmmmm!


4. Do you have any talents? I sing, I play a little piano, I make cards and I LOVE WITH ALL MY HEART!


5. If you could instantly be an expert in something, what would it be? Why?
PIANO...Oh how I love that instrument and oh how it frustrates me!

FIVE question Friday

Found the "FIVE question Friday" @ http://fivecrookedhalos.blogspot.com/

Here are my answers!

1. How close to your childhood dreams is your life now?
No where near my Imagination. In my Imagination I never dreamed that I would be married to such a wonderful man. I never dreamed that I could be so content without being a millionaire or living on a desert Island. I never dreamed that just having all that I need....could make me so blissfully happy. Not all I want...Just all I NEED! I am truly BLESSED!

2. What is one must have item for the summer?
AIR CONDITIONING! IT's SOUTHEAST ALABAMA....AIR CONDITIONING!

3. Do you have your kids stay up on school stuff during summer vacation? (Or, if you don't have kiddos, did your parents make you keep up on school stuff during summer?) When my son was small we did try, I always made trips to the Library and encouraged reading. Now he spends 98% of his time on the computer...Is that reading?


4. Do you can or freeze fresh produce?
No, I wish I did!


5. Do you get ready for the day first thing in the morning?

I am up between 4:00 A.M. and 5:00 A.M. daily and out the door by 6:00 A.M. so YES I am ready first thing in the morning!

LINKY PARTY

Link it up girls join the party!

A creative weekend

I had the best time on Saturday with my Best Female Friend!  At our church we have an annual ladies retreat in August.  I was asked to create the Invitations for this to be mailed out to several churches.  I showed my friend a sample and expressed that in order to complete the task in a timely manner;  I WOULD NEED HELP!  She volunteered and Saturday morning at nine we met at the church.  She was concerned because she has never done any paper crafting.  I think after this day I may have a convert!  We had an awesome time just creating, chatting and drinking coffee.  We were there until 3:30 in the afternoon and the time just flew by.  The treasure chest was created from a $1.00 ice chest and beads from dollar tree,  my Sunday School theme this quarter is Under the Sea.   What do you think?