Handmade OOAK Cards by The Hoosier Stamper

Our future !!! as American's ..... this helps explain our Health care...

2012-02-24T15:03:00.000-05:00

For those that can't afford health insurance and our future at this point!

How can you expect folks that can't afford it now to purchase it, with what?

Most are just trying to keep roofs over our heads, food in our bellies, and a job!

Just Wordz Design Team Day "Perfect Couple" Tag

2012-02-24T07:00:00.006-05:00

Just Wordz Party Time Stamps

Perfect Couple Tag

I had to put this together super fast, and it's been so long since I've just stamped an image and put it on a tag...but I got it done! by the skin of my teeth :O) This I think would look good added to a scrapbook page or a present for Wedding Anniversary wrapped in some old time/vintage paper.

Challenges:
Anything Goes Anything but a Card
Papertake Weekly Use Kraft
Make It Monday Challenge Blog Victorian Romance

My 400 Followers CANDY

2012-02-23T20:15:00.004-05:00

My 400 Follower's Candy

Little Miss Muffet's New Paris Release

Petites Dames Combo

Combo pack includes these four rubber stamps:

La Jeune Fille à l'Eventail
La Promenade au Jardin
Le Baiser Volé
Le Parfum des Roses

1. All you have to do is be Follower.

2. Comment on this post.

Candy ends March 1st. Make sure I have a way I can contact you!

I would appreciate it if you would post it on your sidebar, but it's not required.

I appreciate all of my followers, and appreciate all the support and comments each and everyone of you have given me!...Big Hugs! Leah Ann

Little Miss Muffet Fancy or Lacy "Wilma Kay Hatter" Queen For A Day

2012-02-23T02:00:00.010-05:00

Hello Everyone! Today is Little Miss Muffet Design Team Day! Take a look!

I love all the new images Barbara has released.... :O)

For my card today I used "Wilma Kay Hatter"

(I've had this done for a little while and waiting till time to post, glad I did with everything going crazy right now)

"Queen For A Day" Fancy or Lacy Challenge

Little Miss Muffet Challenges

Challenges:

Diva's by Design Bling

Little Darlings Pearls

Sisterhood of Crafters Use a Digi

Simon Says Stamp Use 3 different papers

House of Gili Pearls Swirls and Lace

Hatters: Wilma Kay Hatter

$5.95 - Rubber Stamp, Foam Mounted
** Special: Introductory Price **

Blogger and Followers...what to do???

2012-02-22T22:39:00.000-05:00

O.k. all. I have added to the top of my sidebar, or close to the top :O) that you can follow by adding your email to my list. I know that blogger is supposed to take away the followers gadget as I am told....soo I'm not a computer wiz...don't know exactly what to do. I tried 3 time to get the Google Reader to come up and it's not happening...! I added another followers gadget on my sidebar if you want to follow that way too. I'm at a loss here....it is what it is, and I hope that you all stay in contact :O) Hugs! Leah Ann

No sleep, prayers going up, waiting for blessings to come down!

2012-02-22T22:21:00.000-05:00

Colored several images last night, was going to make cards today, but plans changed. My son's fiance is really sick, hasn't been able to keep food down for 8 days! She has been to the Hospital twice and today went to another hospital. Well with no insurance, they just let her sit in the waiting room...finally after sitting there for hours, my son took her to another hospital who would help her. Gave her 2 bags of fluids, and meds. She kept applesauce down, they sent her home, and I'm praying that she keeps it down. She looks so bad, she's tiny in the first place, and doesn't need to lose weight.
I don't know about folks in your towns, cities, states, or countries, but a lot of people I know are having hard times...a lot without insurance and no hope in sight!
So it has been a long trying day of worry....no sleep, babysat Faith, her 3 year old, and she was such a good girl! I'm still up, but just sitting here sort of like a zombie...going to try to get some sleep, I HOPE, after the news.
I think of all the folks suffering in everyday life, and our government is acting like they are...! SAD...we should be better than this as a country, as a whole. Of course, I know it's the times we are living in, and you would hope they could look at the true needs instead of what they think it is...!
O.k. so I got that off my chest :O)
Now, hoping tomorrow will be a brighter day even though it's supposed to rain...light shines from within!
Hugs! Leah Ann

Remember Little Noah who HAD cancer!

2012-02-21T15:26:00.002-05:00

Remember when I asked prayers for Little Noah, who had cancer...well talk to my Dad a few minutes ago and he has no signs of Cancer now. He still has a couple of weeks of treatments...Thanks so much for your prayers! GOD IS GOOD!! PRAISE THE LORD....I'm beside myself with JOY!!!!!

"IN PARIS" BLOG HOP Check it out!!!! Amazing Talent and PRIZES!!!!

2012-02-21T14:45:00.000-05:00

Koala Tilda "HOPE" to make it BETTER

2012-02-21T02:00:00.001-05:00

Magnolia's Koala Tilda - HOPE to make it BETTER

Sentiment Hope Tim Holtz

Sentiment "to make it BETTER" Stampin Up

Challenges:
Make it Monday Anything Goes

Little Miss Muffet New Release Blog Hop "in Paris"

2012-02-20T03:00:00.006-05:00

To keep up the celebrations - we're having another blog hop!! Come hop around with us "in Paris" this week with a New Release Blog Hop!! Leave a comment as you go for extra chances to win! You have until February 27th to complete the hop and we'll post the winners on February 29th.

You should have arrived here from Frea.
However, if you get lost along the way you can see the complete list HERE.

Have you heard the big news? Whimsy, Make it Crafty and Little Miss Muffet Stamps have come together to give you a little romance in Paris this Valentine season! You can join the festivities and read all about it on the ThreeCompaniesTeamUp blog. But wait... have you heard the really big news?! Little Miss Muffet Stamps has now released images in RUBBER! That's right - so pop on over HERE to get your rubber fix. :D

I am learning how to do pleats and lace. I love these images because they really help you learn. I have a ways to go but these images help you want to reach that perfection, or at least they do me! I also love them because I love this time period, oh such beautiful styles of clothes and dresses!!!

Your next stop on the hop is Mette.

We have even more activities planned for the rest of the month too so be sure to check back often and bask in all the inspiration. Oh-la-la! Also, don't miss out on extra prizes - come participate in the Joint Release challenge at:

ThreeCompaniesTeamUp - the theme is "LOVE"

Then check out all the Paris themed New Releases at:
Whimsy, Make it Crafty and Little Miss Muffet Stamps

Challenges:
My Craft Spot Girly Girl Challenge
Totally Paper Crafts Ribbons and/or Bows
Digi Doodle Shop Anything Goes
Three Companies Team Up Challenge LOVE

Little Misses: Le Parfum des Roses
"The Smell of Roses"
$5.95 - Rubber Stamp, Foam Mounted
** Special: Introductory Price **

Saturated Canary Murray "Quilted" Happy Easter

2012-02-20T01:49:00.003-05:00

Saturated Canary's Murray "Happy Easter"

I wanted to make it look like a quilted background :O)

Challenges:

Color Me Creative Challenge Bright
Outlawz Dreaming of Spring Challenge

Koala Tilda Shaker Card

2012-02-19T22:11:00.002-05:00

Magnolia's Koala Tilda "You Are So Special"

In the photo the turquoise came out really bright and Tilda looks a different color, but in person it's not as bright...and I'm not a photographer! Also there is a shadow on the plastic...it looks like it doesn't go all the way to the top, but it does :O)

Challenges:

Magnolia-licious Challenge
Stampin for the Weekend Photo

In this photo you can see that the plastic is all the way to the top. I had to hold the camera up higher to get the glare out of it!

Hey everyone...Go enter this challenge...lots of prizes...LOVE theme check it out!!!

2012-02-18T17:15:00.006-05:00

http://threecompaniesteamup.blogspot.com/

They want you to strut your stuff and show them how creative you can get with their images! There are two categories to enter with lots of prizes - but what's the ultimate prize?

Whimsy Stamps is offering one creative person the opportunity to have their card displayed in their upcoming magazine! I know!! Exciting!!!

The theme for their challenge is "LOVE" and you have until February 21st to submit your entries.
Enter as many times as you want as long as it's a new project - that's easy!

For a chance to be featured in the magazine, you must include at least:
1 Whimsy Stamps Sentiment,
1 Make it Crafty product and
1 Little Miss Muffet Stamps product.

(They don't need to be from their new release, but they must all be on the same project.)

MORE WAYS TO ENTER

The other way to enter is to incorporating at least one of our newly released products in your project. You don't have to combine all three companies - just something NEW from ONE of us!!

PRIZES

Grand Prize - Project featured in the Whimsy Magazine!
3 Random Winners - Each winning one of the following:
$10 from Whimsy,
$10 from Make it Crafty
Exclusive digi pack from Little Miss Muffet Stamps!

FREE IMAGE Information

Make sure to get your request in before Sunday evening at 8:00pm Central US time - just email me at my email address at...

Strut your stuff and show them how creative you can get with their images! Enter you "Love" themed projects here!

My dogs are barkin!

2012-02-18T17:01:00.000-05:00

Oh man! am I ever tuckered out! Went to JoAnn Fabric's, Guitar Shop (for my son's birthday present), Michael's, Wal-mart and Aldi's Food, plus we ate at Subway...just got groceries carried in, put away, and I'm sooo tired! I did not sleep a wink last night and night before only 4 hrs. I can never sleep it seems! :(
I was looking for Easter Paper's and Cardstock, didn't find exactly what I had pictured in my head, but I did get some beautiful papers. I also found some awesome papers for the Paris Images :O) Hopefully, I won't be too tired after while and make a card, we will see...had to sit down and take a break. I use to love to go shopping but anymore, it wears me out, and everything I have aches afterwards....don't like this getting old thing!
I guess that's why I'd rather just shop online!
Hope you are all having a great Saturday...!!! Hugs! Leah Ann

Dawn's Crafting: 300+ Followers!!! A Little Candy???

2012-02-17T19:24:00.000-05:00

Dawn's Crafting: 300+ Followers!!! A Little Candy???

Just Wordz DT Day "Happy Easter"

2012-02-17T07:00:00.005-05:00

Today I used Just Wordz Party Time Stamps & Magnolia's Cart.

I also used Stampin Up's Doily Stamp.

"Happy Easter"

Challenges:
Sir Stampalot In the Garden

Through the Backroom Door Must include sentiment
Cooking it up with Katie Something spooled/metal/sentiment
Anything Goes Charm/Flowers BINGO

Little Miss Muffet PARIS "Inspirational" Florence Whimsy Stamp & Die Make It Crafty Chippie

2012-02-17T02:00:00.016-05:00

Whoo Hoo so excited "Little Miss Muffet" New PARIS images....gorgeous, fun, and beautiful! Love them!

Today I used Florence. I love these wonderful images :O)

Challenges:

Whimsy Challenge Blog Anything but a Square
All That Scraps Fancy Folds
Simon Says Stamp and Show Anything Goes
Digital Tuesday Use Your Stash
Pretty Little Ribbon Shop Anything Goes
Craft Us Crazy Favorite Embellishments (Wild Orchid Craft Flower)
Stamp R Us Anything Goes
I Copic BG Challenge

Gosh! I never enter this many challenges...I love how this card turned out :O) Then I had others tell me about this challenge or that challenge...soooo...here I am!

Whimsy Stamp & Die

Make It Crafty Chippie

Hoping to color images tonight!

2012-02-16T16:49:00.002-05:00

I've been so busy, and for the last two nights wanting to color images, hoping I get to tonight :O)
It's been raining and dreary ... but it has warmed up a bit...oh so ready for SPRING!!!
Hope all are having a great day....Hugs! Leah Ann

Little Bunny Tilda Happy Easter

2012-02-14T21:24:00.001-05:00

Magnolia's Little Bunny Tilda "Happy Easter"

In Purples & White

Challenges:
Anything Goes Bingo: Pearls, flowers, stitching, ribbon

Front

"Wishing you all the wonderful gifts of spring."

Closeup

Sideview

KABOOM!!! 3 Companies...The Explosion is Here! Sophia Maria PARIS Release and BLOG HOP details

2012-02-14T05:00:00.007-05:00

~Paris Inspirations~
Sophia Maria Little Miss Muffet Paris Release

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Happy Valentines Day!!

Have we got some exciting news for you today!! Not only is today a release day, we are joining up with Make it Crafty and Whimsy to bring you a fantastic collection of images, sentiments and even matching embellishments to get your creative minds flowing with ideas! There is inspiration, a blog hop, challenge and HEAPS of prizes!! We also have extra inspiration for you at the Little Miss Muffet Challenge blog.

There will be a freebie offered on Little Miss Muffet Stamps AND Forgotten Scraps. :D

PRIZES & SURPRISES & A CHALLENGE!!

To get started in the excitement, the first stop on the hop is the inspirational ANN. Make sure you comment along the way for a chance at winning a few extra goodies and once you reach the end, we'll share all the details on the prizes you can win and we even have a fun challenge you can enter which could win you a feature in the upcoming Whimsy Magazine! Wooohoo!

Little Miss Muffet is releasing in Rubber!! There are nine new images in rubber form in addition to all the digis and freebies! :D

Also, here are some links to the stores:

Did we just hear you scream?
"I LOVE THESE PRODUCTS AND I WANT THEM NOW!"

haha - they are awesome right? The ideas exploded!!
Well they are available RIGHT NOW!!
Whimsy Stamps Store | Make it Crafty Store | Little Miss Muffet Stamps Store

Go to Little Miss Muffet Challenge Blog, Become a Follower & receive this wonderful image!

FOLLOWER'S FREEBIE

And...don't forget to visit (ForgottenScraps) for yet another freebie!

Make sure to get your request in before Sunday evening at 8:00pm Central US time

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This is just a sample of the Paris Release....go check them out!!!

Little Miss Muffet Stamps

EXCLUSIVE WINNER'S PACKAGE

Among many other prizes, winners through out this event will be getting an exclusive digi set from Little Miss Muffet Stamp - just for the winners!! Check out these cuties...

Magnolia's Wild Tilda I Love U Valentine Card

2012-02-13T23:57:00.003-05:00

Magnolia's Wild Tilda "I LOVE U"

Here is the card I made for my hubby for Valentine's Day.

I usually make red and black and decided to do it different this year!

Challenges:
The Paper Shelter Be My Valentine
Simon Says Stamp Challenge Love is in the Air
Whimsy Inspires Challenge Love Themed

Front

Base

Close up...still getting too much light when I take the photo's at night with my light box...I will eventually get it figured out :O)

I made two tags for the inside: 1 has our song on it "Keeper of the Stars"

The other one is "Blind Date" and the day we first met on that date :O)

I put what I wanted to say above it, but that's just for him, so I didn't post it.

Magnolia's Tilda With Bunny "Love at Easter"

2012-02-13T17:55:00.004-05:00

Magnolia's Tilda With Bunny : Love at Easter "Spring Joy"

Challenges:
Stamptacular Sunday Challenge - Pearls and Lace
Just Magnolia Pink Pearls and Lace
Craft Us Crazy Anything Goes
Make it Colorful Spring Colors

Spring Joy

Love at Easter

What a frustrating day!!!

2012-02-13T00:08:00.000-05:00

Oh, I was going to stamp this evening and now I'm in no mood! I've had problems with my computer today, among a few other things, so...drat it, now I'm totally frustrated, it's been one of those days! Hoping tomorrow is a better day....arrgghh!!!

My Valentine Stood in Line for an hour :O)

2012-02-11T16:04:00.001-05:00

My hubby, my valentine, stood in line for over an hour at Wal-Mart this morning to get Twilight Breaking Dawn Part 1 for me. That's what I asked for, for Valentine's Day. What a sweetie! Going to watch it after while. I have all of them so far! I don't go to the movies, once in a blue, blue moon to watch them because it's too dog gone expensive, and I'd rather sit home, with my Diet Pepsi, Popcorn and a comfy couch to watch my movies! Thanks! "Shamy" your the greatest!!! "Roses are Red, Violets are Blue, Sugar is Sweet and I LOVE YOU!!!

Pay it Forward!

2012-02-10T22:11:00.000-05:00

Oh how the Lord has blessed me! I always want to give God the praise for the blessings in my life. It only takes a few minutes, and I appreciate what God has done for me :O)

If we pay it forward, and help others, God in returns blesses us! I know people think why should I help that person, because, that's what Jesus wants us to do. If someone hadn't paid it forward for me, I would be no where.

I think so many times a lot of us think of ourselves only! Doesn't it make you feel good to help someone else. I don't mean handing everything to them, I mean giving them the tools to do so.

I think of Easter coming up, and a lot of folks only think of God at that time of year. They feel good doing so, but don't stop to think, if I do this all the time, how good I would feel.

We don't get everything we want, but our needs are supplied, and sometimes I've got to say, He supplies my wants, isn't God good!

I've been raised since a young child to put my faith in him. I talk to him everyday sometimes all day long :O) I don't mean I say out loud or talk out loud, but in my mind and thoughts he is always there, and I know from experience over the years that he hears my prayers.

I know when I was going through a lot a woman told me to get a journal and write down my blessings and my needs and the things that bothered me. Well I did that, and then when I would go back through my journal I could actually write PRAYER ANSWERED...now if that doesn't make a believer out of you, nothing will.

Just thankful today, and wanted to share some of my thoughts!

LOTV Fabulous Candy :O)

2012-02-10T18:37:00.000-05:00

How fabulous is this...crossing my fingers!
Go here to add your name for this wonderful prize here

Just Wordz Design Team Day "Just Girls" Saturated Canary Image

2012-02-10T07:00:00.003-05:00

Just Wordz Design Team Day

I used Party Time Stamp Set & Saturated Canary Image

"JUST GIRLS"
Challenges:
Crafty Sentiments Let's Get Girly

Anything Challenge Bingo Pearls Flower Stiching Ribbon

Front

Base
I think I'm losing my brain...looks like I forgot a couple of pearls, going to fix it right now before I forget :O) I probably won't retake the photo....tired!

Saturated Canary Image

Sideview

1 Grandson's surgery down, 1 more to go next month!

2012-02-09T15:00:00.000-05:00

Evan had his tonsil and adenoids removed this morning, and he is not a happy camper, poor fellow. He's 6 and he had no clue what was going to happen. Now, his brother who is 2 has to have his tonsils, adenoids and tubes in his ears Mar. 1st. Worra, worra!
I stayed up all night stamping :O) I am a 2nd/3rd shifter, so it was no use me going to bed. Jonathan was here about 6:10 this morning. He was so good! He had me and his Papaw in stitches, he's such a funny, cute little guy.
I was going to take a nap, but if I do, I won't sleep tonight! It's good for the stamping though, I did get a lot accomplished!
Well, keep them in your prayers please...! Hugs! Leah Ann

Little Miss Muffet Design Team Day "Inspiration" Delight in Life

2012-02-09T01:59:00.004-05:00

Hello Everyone! Today is Little Miss Muffet

~Inspirational~

I used "Macie" I love her dress!

Little Miss Muffet

Challenges:
Scrapbook Sisters Anything Goes
Crafts and Me Challenge Use new image
Little Darlings Challenges Favorite Embellishments
All Sorts Free and Easy Challenge

" Delight In Life "

"Stampin Up" sentiment
I remember a time when little girls would wear dresses all the time and this reminds of of playing when I was a little girl...oh the things I've been through up till this point. The things I've learned over the years, and the things that I will learn today, and tomorrow!

" Life may not be the party We Hoped for,

but While We're Here We Might as Well dance"

(this is also a Stampin Up sentiment)

Apache Blessing

2012-02-09T01:56:00.001-05:00

2012-02-08T15:11:00.003-05:00

Have you all seen this yet???? Awesome looking blog ... there are going to be prizes, it says all you have to do is advertise to win a prize, oh yeah! , go check it out...I can't wait till Feb 14th to see what's happening! ..... Hmmmmm
Just click on this ad it will take you there...add your name to Mr. Linky...
Oh and they have some sneak peeks, to guess which companies....I can't wait to see!!!

Letraset Promarker and Flexmarkers

2012-02-07T15:54:00.003-05:00

LETRASET
PROMARKERS & FLEXMARKERS

http://www.letraset.com/shopdisplaycategories.asp

Limited Edition Spring Sets!!!

Check them out!

Magnolia's Edwin "Easter" with a Tim Holtz car load of flowers!

2012-02-06T00:37:00.003-05:00

Edwin with a car load of Easter Flowers....looking for Tilda :O)

Now I almost have too much light...uggh!
Challenges:
Die Cuttin Divas

Lady Bug Tilda "Love"

2012-02-05T17:00:00.000-05:00

Magnolia's Lady Bug Tilda "LOVE"

Challenges:

Wild Orchid Challenge Love Is

Magnolia Licious Challenge Blog

Dream Valley Challenge Valentine

I love this!!!!

2012-02-05T01:48:00.000-05:00

Cowboy Tilda "Howdy" The Outlaws

2012-02-04T19:07:00.005-05:00

The Outlaws

Craft Us Crazy anything goes
DYSU anything goes
Paper Pretties Ribbons or Twine
Magnolia Stamp Lovers Twine

My Roaring 20's Bride Crocheted Paradise Doll

2012-02-04T19:05:00.000-05:00

I crocheted this a few years back...my favorite doll that I made...I used Paradise Pattern Kit, everything comes in the kit, you just have to do the crocheting...first time I had ever crocheted with beads and sequins! Sorry it's not the best picture, she is up on a shelf and hubby wasn't home to get her down for me...Her veil has beads and sequins on it to!

Our lighting is terrible!!!

Superbowl here in Indy, thoughts, and stamping...now that's a tall order!

2012-02-04T14:34:00.002-05:00

Hello All, just read another blog and it made me stop and think! Whether you have tons of things to use on your cards, scrapbook pages, etc. it doesn't matter! It matter's that you have fun, enjoy friends, whatever your case may be. No matter how great or small, complex or simple, your handmade crafts, cards, etc. are important as you are important! Growing up, as a PK (preacher's kid) I've never fit in with the crowd. It used to really break my heart and hurt my feelings, but it's o.k. I don't want to just fit in! Your handmade cards are a part of you, a part of who you are. We all struggle to be the best at what we do, and our best is the best we can be. Mom and Dad said, do your best at whatever you do and that's all we ask.

So many want to be just like this one or that one, we are all different, aren't you glad, it sure would be a dull world. I struggle everyday with fitting in, I suppose at my age, I will never fit in.

I'm lucky to have tons of stuff that I have collected over the years to stamp with. I have been blessed of late to get some new things, but have waited a year or more to get some of them...that's o.k. It makes you appreciate what you have more, or it does me. If you get any and everything you want, then in all reality your not happy inside...I see people that everything they touch turns to gold, well mine turns to something else, but I will be nice :O)

All I'm saying is not matter how much or how little, how big or how small, it's your project, it your inspiration, and it counts!!! You may not think it's the greatest or feel inferior, but someone will be inspired by your card...people are inspired from the world around them and what they see, great or small. I spent half my life hiding in the corners, not wanting people to see me, afraid they would think something bad of me....don't let that happen to you. BE proud of your artwork, don't be afraid to show what you do...I got all these thoughts from reading this blog: http://vixykins.blogspot.com/

I live close, not real close to Superbowl in Indy...you couldn't pay me enough to go into that mess. My prayer is that people are safe today because there's a lot of political things happening, and a lot of people upset. I know they had trouble last night it was on the news! Well....superbowl is for the rich, on the news people are charging $450 to park a single car, gas prices are up the farther north you go to Indy...tell me that's not price gouging! ? To tell you the truth, I'll be glad when it's over, so tired of hearing about it. I realize to a lot of people it's a big deal....now if it were like CHA there, I'd be tickled to death :O) I don't think it would even come close to being that crowded.

So folks....be what you are, big, small or in between....I want to see your artwork....lots of foo foo or not, I want to see your artwork and remember each and EVERY one of your and EVERY card or project you make matters!!!!!!

What matter's most to me.... "is what God thinks of me" that "He" loves me!

I am always making cards, and internet is not my big thing because it takes sooo much time, and I'd rather be making things. I do look at all your cards that post, and I think how wonderful, how cute...I may not always take the time to comment, but I'm here :O)

So happy Sunday, happy stamping, or whatever it is you enjoy! And keep sharing, and keep posting, cause I care!!!! Hugs! Leah Ann

a few extra thoughta. I spent 2 1/2 years to help my son with his 4 children, gave up everything! moved in with them and helped them through some of the roughest times of their lives, and it's still not perfect, but better. When we moved into this apartment, we pretty much started over this late in life. My stamping things were in storage most of this time...and I had my room all set up, had people coming to classes, doing classes, and was having a great time....things came to a halt, and now I've started over again...sometimes we have to do things in life that are hard, but it's our job to do them and I would do it again! Now I'm home all the time, and yes, it gets boring sometimes, but I put on my headphones, go in my stamp room and chill....create, and love it!
I have always stayed home with my children, raised them the best I knew how, so now my life is not anything big, and I won't be remembered for any huge accomplishments, but I feel good that I was there for my children...today it's almost impossible for a mother to do these things because of our economy and just the way of life! I did without so many times, and sometimes you feel like
will people remember anything I did"....my children will, the most important people in my life besides my husband! I'm just me!

Just Wordz Design Team Day "Babies and Butterflies"

2012-02-03T07:00:00.004-05:00

Just Wordz "Party Time" Stamp Set

Sheryl's Redonkulous Designs "Babies and Butterflies"

~Birthday Celebration~

Challenges:
Craft Us Crazy Anything Goes
sundays with crissy happy-birthday-sarahs

Cute Card Thursday Buttons and Bows

Magnolia Vintage Shabby Chic Happy Easter Easel Card

2012-02-02T20:29:00.007-05:00

"Happy Easter"
~sold~
I still haven't figured out how to get photo's to turn out. In person, my pleats and folds look great, but when I take photo's the dark colors seem to show up more. Maybe it's the angle I take them at...uggh I'm not a photographer for sure! :O)

Challenges:
Magnolia licious Challenge Vintage/Shabby Chic
Simon Says Stamp Challenge Animal Antics
Just Magnolia Valentine/or Anything Goes

Finally back with Stampin Up!!!! YEAH! I love their products :O)

2012-02-02T17:33:00.000-05:00

http://www.stampinup.net/esuite/home/thehoosierstamper/

Little Miss Muffet Valentine's or Love "Hooch"

2012-02-02T02:00:00.009-05:00

Today is Design Team Day at Little Miss Muffet Stamps....I used "Hooch" isn't he just a cutie!!!

Little Miss Muffet "Hooch" Happy Valentine's Day

Valentines or Love Challenge

WHOO HOOO!!!! Won CUTE CARD THURSDAY Button & Bows Challenge :O)

Challenges:
Simon Says Stamp Challenge Animal Antics
Party Time Tuesday Anything Goes
Tuesday Throwdown #83 Use Hearts
Cute Card Thursday Buttons & Bows

Happy Easter Bunny Tilda

2012-01-31T21:29:00.002-05:00

 "Happy Easter"

Magnolia's Bunny Tilda

Challenges:

Creative Craft Challenges Bingo "Pinks, brads, lace" 

Die Cuttin Divas Anything Goes

Stampin' Up! demonstrator site and online store

2012-01-31T16:45:00.000-05:00

Stampin' Up! demonstrator site and online store

Blog candy, but this blog is wonderful..check it out!!!

2012-01-31T15:20:00.000-05:00

Click here!

Oh check this blog out! Wonderful talent, gorgeous projects, you won't want to miss it!!!

Lucy our Kitty is in BIG trouble!!!!

2012-01-31T14:41:00.000-05:00

Well, we woke up this morning to a big crash!!! Lucy our kitty, who is in lots of trouble :O) pull on my crocheted table cloth (of course it has tassel's) and my big flower pot came crashing to the floor, dirt and glass and oh! hubby is not happy with her..."Bad Kitty"...so we got that cleaned up and finished cleaning the rest of the house. The only thing is, it was one that I've had from when my Mom passed away.. :(
Anyway, she has been told Bad kitty several times this morning! sigh!
The weather is so nice it's is in the 60's today, can't believe it's January! Not complaining, but this has been a crazy winter...Hope you've all had a better day than I have so far...tee hee!
Don't worry Lucy didn't get a spanking, although she deserves one...! Just the words....Bad Kitty!!!!!
Hugs! Leah Ann

Gratitude is the Heart's Memory

2012-01-30T23:32:00.002-05:00

Gratitude is the Heart's Memory

Challenges:
Simon Says Anything goes
Die Kreative nstempelfreunde Old fashioned or Antique

Magnolia's Rose Scent Tilda "With Love"

2012-01-30T23:27:00.002-05:00

Rose Scent Tilda "With Love"

There is a pocket in the base and the heart is setting inside of it.

Magnolia's (Miss) Peachy Tilda

2012-01-29T22:20:00.000-05:00

Magnolia's Peachy Tilda

Another Magnolia's Cowgirl Tilda

2012-01-29T01:30:00.001-05:00

Magnolia's Cowgirl Tilda RESERVED for mommyrice43's

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Sherry K Designs enter to win Cameo Sillouette

2012-01-28T15:41:00.000-05:00

http://www.sherykdesigns.com/shop/Promotions/info_6.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed:%20SheryKDesigns%20%28Shery%20K%20Designs

Just Wordz Design Team Day "Gift of Love"

2012-01-27T10:00:00.010-05:00

Just Wordz Party Time Stamp Set

and

Sheryl Redonkulous Design's "Gift of Love" Image

Isn't she just adorable :O)

http://craftuscrazy.blogspot.com/p/winners-top-3_28.html

Challenges:

Simon Says Anything Goes
Crafty Purple Frog Challenge Valentine's
Craft Us Crazy valentine/love/animals
Outlawz Copic/Promarker Challenge Anything goes 27th

Sorry I didn't take the photo straight....I can't do it to save my neck :O)

Little Miss Muffet NEW RELEASES Oh so cute !!!

2012-01-26T02:00:00.009-05:00

Hello Everyone...Today is Little Miss Muffet New Releases and they are sooo cute!

Today I used Jasmine

Look at Jasmine, isn't she adorable. I used promarkers on this image, still trying to learn my colors. I used Tim Holtz ticket "Adore"

Be sure to check out all the DT's project at Little Miss Muffet
Challenges:
My Mums Craft Shop Challenges "Flowers"
Simon Says Stamp Challenge "Anything Goes"
Wild Orchid Challenges "Creature Comforts"

Craft us Crazy Challenge Valentines/Love or Animals

Hello All what a week I've had!

2012-01-25T10:01:00.000-05:00

I have been so busy this week. Today didn't start out so well....my camera went on the blink, not even a year old, so had to take it back to store, well it's going to be at least 30 days if I'm lucky to get it back...hubby took it and bless his heart, bought me another one, I think he was afraid to come home without one and tell me that it would be a month or more before I would have a camera...awe...don't think he wanted to see me cry! I would have cried, for sure...my camera is used daily, several times most times.

I've been up all night again....working my tail off, and in the next few weeks you will see why, it's a secret at this point, so you all will just have to wait..!!! Now for the next couple of weeks, I can relax....Yeah!
Oh wait, going to re vamp my stamp room, it's getting too crowded and unorganized, so unless I run out of gas and energy with no sleep, it will get finished today :O)

So please be patient with me folks and hopefully I will get to do some blogging and commenting....never enough hours in the day, even when you stay up all night and make cards...tee hee hee....o.k. so I will get off here and get busy!!!

Hugs! Leah Ann

Crazy, Weird, Weather!!!

2012-01-23T07:27:00.000-05:00

The last two days it has been in the lower 20's and everything froze from sleet and freezing rain, now it's in the 50's, and we had thunderstorms earlier, and now they are saying it's supposed to get back down to the 20's and I'm talking low 20's....jeez! So crazy, and we'll all probably be sick from this changing back and forth!

Huge Giveaway....go to this blog....:O) Wee Memories Giveaway

2012-01-21T13:30:00.003-05:00

http://www.weememories.net/2012/01/huge-giveaway.html

go to link above for details :O)

27 degrees and freezing rain....!

2012-01-20T21:19:00.000-05:00

I just looked outside, knew it was supposed to rain, sleet, or snow...well it's slick out there, heard the neighbors tires spinning :O) It's 27 degrees, and I can't get warm....brrrrrr!!! I feel like the poor geese, don't know which way to go....It's getting colder down South these days :O) Waiting for my show "Blue Bloods" to come on, then I'm going to try to get some zzz's tonight since I was up all night, not a wink of sleep! Should sleep like a log tonight....I hope!

Just Wordz Design Team Day...My Valentine

2012-01-20T10:00:00.005-05:00

I used Just Wordz Party Time Stamp Set...My Valentine, stamping them and cutting them to fit around the die cut. I used Emerald Fairies Image and I'm not sure what the stamp set I used for the base :O)

Challenges

Craft Us Crazy Valentine/Love/ or Animals
Crafty Creations Challenge Valentine Theme
Flutterby Wednesday Challenge Butterfly Fairy or Angel
Scrapbook Sisters Sweet Valentine

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Oh Yeah! 13 degrees and sleet, rain, snow coming! NOT!

2012-01-20T08:04:00.000-05:00

Looks like we are going to get rain, sleet, snow....we are right on the line, so who knows...then it's supposed to warm up after we get through this....This is CRAZY weather!!! I've stayed in sweatpants today to stay warm...don't plan on going anywhere in this cold, freezing weather :O) Hope you all are staying warm and safe! Hugs! Leah Ann

Tilda Straight Through My Heart Paper Bag Card

2012-01-19T19:49:00.000-05:00

Tilda Straight Through My Heart Paper Bag Card "Valentine Keepsake"

Card is dated for Valentine's Day this year...keep your receipts, tickets, whatever you do this year on that special day inside pockets and bag.

Magnolia licious Highlites Challenge Valentine Project

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Left front, tag inside pocket " I love you more than the stars, & the sky above.

I guess I need to get a small easel to put my cards on, haven't figured out how to take the pictures of these just yet :O)

This is the right of the inside. I made a picture frame for your Valentine's Day Special Photo.

I cut a piece of patterned paper for now, so you will know exact size to cut your photo and place it here!

Back of card which has another pocket to keep things in.

Tilda close up with this years date.

Close up of tag

Magnolia's Nurse Tilda You're Special Thank You

2012-01-19T19:48:00.000-05:00

Magnolia's Nurse Tilda "You're Special" Thank You.... We don't give our nurse's enough credit!
Challenges:
Diva's by Design New Beginnings and or Thanks
My Mums Craft Shop favorite color and or Combo

I can never take the photo of the base straight...I guess I should try to take it crooked and it might show up the way it's supposed to!! :O)

Question need help ! :)

2012-01-19T18:24:00.000-05:00

I added a post, and now it is showing up by its lonesome, and I think it's from a challenge that I had to add it to their link? How do I get it back with the rest of them on my blog? I've tried everything I know...Thanks so much! Hugs! Leah Ann