Nov 7, 2017 | About Me, Gallery, Hand-Crafted Cards |
The theme for this month is “life changing events.”
Today’s project is one that represents a life changing event that caught me by surprise. I’ll explain.
As I was coloring this adorable tea pot from Just Add Color DSP with my new Stampin’ Blends, I was thinking of my mother. She is often on my mind when I’m in my craft room, because she would love to be sitting next to me, being creative. She majored in art in college, and loved to paint with watercolors and oils, but lost her sight years before she left this earth in May of 2016. I was her eyes, and she was my everything.
I know she would love that I am spending my time in creativity, and praise me for my efforts. Do children ever stop wanting to please their parents? Losing a parent is the life changing event I’m trying to describe. But, I prefer to think that I can still communicate with Mama. I found these words in the Sitting Here stamp set, “come and sit a while with me,” along with the little bird that hopped next to the tea pot.
Maybe I’m naïve, but Mama was speaking to me from Heaven. Why do I believe this? A little bird told me so.
Oct 22, 2017 | About Me, Gallery |
I’m usually posting my handmade cards, but I had to let you know about this new catalog, hot off the press! You may have noticed “aromas” in my web site title, and that’s because essential oils are an important part of my life. The oils are so much more than aromas, and getting a good night’s sleep is just one reason I’m hooked. Since discovering them 3 1/2 years ago, my husband and I are feeling better and better. I think that’s why they call it “Young Living.” Or, it could be that the founder’s name is “D. Gary Young.” Or, both!
I’m happy to share the 2017 Holiday Catalog with you:
Just click the arrow to turn the pages. It’s not too early to start your Christmas shopping. I’d love to help you get started on your path to essential oil wellness.
Feel free to contact me at suheilmohr@gmail.com. I love answering questions.
Sep 21, 2017 | About Me, Gallery, Hand-Crafted Cards |
I’m excited about an all-day Stampin’ Up event that I’ll be attending this Saturday, Setember 23rd, Create the Day Away. If you live in the San Diego area, there are a couple spots open, and you can still sign up.
Go to https://createthedayaway.com for details.
We were asked to make a name tag that expressed ourselves, and this is mine:
My handwriting is more like “handprinting,” but my inner self would love to write like this Brushwork Alphabet stamp set. Isn’t it pretty? I stamped the letters on a 2 1/2 X 2 1/2 piece of cardstock, cut with a Stitched Shape square die.
I used the Daisy Punch for the top decoration. Collecting postage stamps has been a big part of my life, so I thought it was appropriate for my name tag. I chose this block of four from Expo 1974 for its bright and cheery colors.
I plan to attach my name tag with this cute, little clothespin.
Thanks for visiting my name tag post. I hope to see you Saturday!
Aug 29, 2017 | About Me, Gallery, Hand-Crafted Cards |
This project has some real history behind it, and it all started when the Less Is More Challenge stated, “something you would not reach for in your normal crafting session.” Not only does it consist of United States postage stamps from the 1930s, it documents my love for all things made of paper. And, the funny thing is, my two stamp collections are within arms reach.
Before becoming a card making maniac, I was a philatelist, and quite impressed with this name for myself when I was nine years old. That’s when my father realized I was eager to learn about a hobby he had been fascinated with for years. The two of us spent many hours marveling over our collections. I later became a “seller” on ebay during its early days, having fun selling my duplicates.
Isn’t it ironic that my favorite hobby remains “stamping?”
I decided this bird would like to show off some postage in red, pink and purple, and could perch happily on a branch wide enough to accommodate stamps in shades of green. After gluing the stamps on cardstock, I used dies from Birds and Blooms to cut them out.
I laughed when I found the perfect sentiment in the Designer Tee stamp set, “When in Doubt: STAMP.” I used a Stitched Shape square to make it look like a stamp, and placed it in the upper right corner.
The final touch was the perforated edge, provided by the Ticket Tear Border Punch. How about that!
I haven’t really changed that much. I just went from postage stamps to crafting stamps.
Thinking about all of this, postage stamps are required to mail our cards, so it’s all tying together beautifully. I may have found my niche!
Jul 23, 2017 | About Me, Gallery, Hand-Crafted Cards |
Remember the 50’s? Dick Clark and dancing on American Bandstand? I remember watching the pony-tailed dancers rock n’ roll while wearing these delightful poodle skirts.
Since the Birthday Memories stamp set has the perfect poodle, I decided to re-create this childhood memory. Basic Black cardstock was made into felt fabric with the Ruffled Embossing Folder (yes, I used it again.) The skirt was cut and sewn with a Stitched Shape circle die. The Powder Pink poodle was stamped and cut with a die from Birthday Delivery, and the leash was snipped from a Balloon Pop-Up thinlit die. Petticoats were necessary for fullness, and this one was made with a doily.
Who can dance without music? So, I stamped the Sheet Music background stamp with Basic Black Ink on Whisper White cardstock and used the scallop die from Seasonal Layers to cut the four horizontal shapes. These were placed on dimensionals for interest, and the poodle skirt was ready for dancing.
Sometimes, one word says it all, and I found the word “Remember” in the Tabs for Everything stamp set. I punched it out, and highlighted it with two rhinestones. Poodle skirts were often embellished with rhinestones, so it seemed appropriate to add one more to the poodles collar.
I hope you’ve enjoyed this trip down memory lane. I’ve had fun!
Jul 19, 2017 | About Me, Gallery, Hand-Crafted Cards |
Since I’ve been spending a lot of time sitting and making cards, I have to make sure I get enough exercise and eat properly. I try to take care of myself, and found that essential oils benefit me in many ways. You may have noticed in my “About Me” that I’m passionate about essential oils, and specifically, Young Living. This company impressed me with the purity of their oils through their Seed to Seal guarantee, and the fact that they own their own farms.
I love ice cream and shakes, especially in the summer. I still indulge, but I found a healthy alternative, and I’d like to share with you one of their products that isn’t an oil, but a nutritious and delicious drink, called Pure Protein Plus.
I mix the Protein Powder in 1% milk, add ice and blend. It calls for two scoops, but I use less, and you can use water or other milk, and shake instead of putting in a blender. You can also add fruit or get creative with flavoring, but I like it as is. And, I think I’m liking the Vanilla even better than the chocolate, but that’s just me.
It isn’t cheap for a drink, but this is a meal substitute. Looking at it that way, it’s a good deal. You can see the size of the bag. I drink it for health and not weight loss, but I have a friend who recently started enjoying it, and has lost 27 pounds in a short period of time. Here is the ingredients label:
If you think you might like to try it, I’m here to walk you through the purchasing process. I’m off to blend up my lunch, and then head to my craft room.
