Little Suzy Homemaker

Sorry for the hiatus.  Life gets in the way sometimes...but that's as it should be, don't you think?  There has to be a balance, especially if you're feeling under the weather. ;-)

Yesterday was a WONDERFUL day.  It was a bit dreary outside, but the house was bursting with the sunshine in my heart. :)   Over my cold enough that I could function, I got just a few (wink) things done:

It was one of those days I felt like "Little Suzy Homemaker" and loved every minute of it.  Most days, that is not what it feels like, KWIM? ;-)

Besides the normal de-cluttering (which turned into a mess again), I did laundry, baked these chocolate chip cookies for my daughter's class, and had a sweet time making Valentines with my daughters....for hours. ;-)

I could show you pictures of folded clothes, but I won't.
I could show you pictures of the valentines, but I'll save that for tomorrow. :)
I could show you what I have to do around here to preserve the best cookies...and I WILL.

I had painstakingly researched* the night before, & collaborated the information.  Baked, then picked out the best ones to bring to her class...because, let's be honest here:  I wanted them to think that "A's mom makes the BEST cookies!" lol 

I knew when my hubby came home, he'd see them, and want them. ;-)  I also knew I'd be busy with the girls and unable to warn him.  So...being the efficient person that I am, I put signs on the cookies! :)

They look pretty straightforward, don't you think?

FAST FORWARD...

When hubby came home & found me, he was eating a cookie. ;-)
I laughed and said "Did you like my little signs?"

Do you know what he said??
"What signs?"

I laughed again, because...SERIOUSLY?  He has got to be kidding.
Oh, he wasn't.

Apparently, he didn't have his glasses on, and is that blind.
Acht...good thing I love that man, my Valentine! :)


*NOTE: Yes, I've made cc cookies before...it had just been quite awhile, and remembered the past few times, them going 'flat'. I have this idea of perfect cookies in my mind. Guess what? Ohhhh, they are!!

 Please come back tomorrow to see the Valentines my daughters and I made...and maybe a tutorial on them, too! :)

Thanks for stopping by, and have a GREAT day! :)
Crystal

Downtime Needed

Downtime.
Something we all need at times.
Like me, right now. ;-)

I wish I could share some creativitiy with you today, but...

We had a busy weekend around here, and I've also been battling a yucky cold...doesn't really inspire creativity, ya know? ;-)  My hubby came home early from work yesterday...with the flu.  Poor guy...I feel for him, it's no fun.  I'm praying it's over quickly and that the rest of us don't get it!

Oh. And I'm watching 2 extra kiddos today.  Sooo...yeah, that means no crafting for me today, even if I wanted to, lol!

Sorry bout the sporadic posting...hope you all hang in there until I can post something...maybe tomorrow? :)

Thanks for stopping by, and have a GREAT (and hopefully healthy) day! :)
Crystal

A Punch Tutorial from Stampin' Up!

If you've been wondering how to use Stampin' Up's new border/corner punches, I've got a little treat for you from SU! :)

Heeeerre's Bonnie! :)



There are also pre-set sizes in which you won't have to do any trimming...let me know if you'd like to see those! :)

Thanks for stopping by, and have a GREAT day! :)
Crystal

Orange. Seriously?

I'll admit it. There are colors I RARELY use (and prefer not to), lol.

One of them...orange. It's just one of those that I do not gravitate towards. Thankfully there are different shades of orange. ;-)  I happen to really like Stampin' Up's Pumpkin Pie...on the right project.

Suffice it to say, I fell in love with an orange card I made a few weeks ago. :)

I found a card I really like here, and started out CASEing it.  But then one thing led to another, and I ended up with something of my own that I absolutely love! :)

I know, I know...enough rambling. ;-)

















I really like how this looks IRL...so pretty!  I added dazzling diamonds to the centers of the flowers...click pic to see closer! :)

You'll also see there are multiple colors on the flowers and "F".  That is made by inking the stamp in Crushed Curry, then sponging with Melon Mambo - love it! :)  The F is popped up, as is the little flower...cause you know how I love dimensionals! :)

Well, what do you think?

The Small Print (All Stampin' Up)
Stamps: Vintage Vogue
Paper: Razzleberry Lemonade DSP, Pumpkin Pie, Whisper White
Ink: Crushed Curry, Melon Mambo
Accessories: Pumpkin pie ribbon, Eyelet border punch, Crystal effects, Dazzling diamonds, Sponge daubers, Paper snips, Dimensionals

Thanks for stopping by, and have a GREAT day! :)
Crystal

Matchbook Treat Yumminess!

Okay, so yesterday I shared a disaster project. ;-)
Today...ahhh...insane yumminess! :)

THIS is one of those jump for joy projects.
It appears simple (and it is!)...even it's simplicity brings me joy! lol

This is one of the projects the gals did at my party this last weekend.

















See?!  Insane yumminess.

AHHH...there's just something about the colors of Chocolate Chip, Real Red, and Vanilla.  It's just...((sigh))...bliss.  Maybe because there's chocolate in the mix? lol j/k 

Really, it's even more yummy IRL.  This gorgeous paper is from the DSP "Sending Love"...and it has glitter on the paper!!!  Oh, and that lucious red satin ribbon...ahh...

Lest you think this is just simply a card...I need to show you the inside:

















Seee....more yumminess. ;-)
I'm curious as to what you think of it?

The Small Print (All Stampin' Up)
Stamps: I {Heart} Hearts (Occasions mini)
Paper: Sending Love Specialty DSP (Occasions mini), Chocolate Chip & Very Vanilla cardstock
Ink: Real Red
Accessories: 5/8" Real Red satin ribbon, Heart to Heart punch, Dimensionals
Other: M&Ms, Stapler

*Remember...Stampin' Up is donating $2 from the sale of every I {Heart} Hearts stamp set to the American Red Cross for disaster relief in Haiti.  Contact me to place your order!

Thanks for stopping by, and have a GREAT day!
Crystal

Project Gone Awry

Am I the only one who has this happen?

You know the kind.  The project starts with great intentions, but somewhere along the way, things go awry and the finished project is not quite what you expected.

Well, this is one of those projects.
I could just hide it, but I've decided to share it anyways. ;-)
It's important to be able to laugh at yourself and share the not-so-perfect, am I right?

I have this Designer Paper that reminds me of those peppermint candies, are they called starlight mints?  Anyhow, I knew I wanted to put peppermint bark in the package (made & frozen at Christmastime)...red & white...it could be Valentine's, right? lol

Apparently not. ;-)

I know, I know.  It needs RED ribbon, not pink.  Well, I tried that.  It seemed like too much red at the time.  Now I'm thinking about switching back to red. ;-)  I didn't have the time or patience to switch it out at the time...but now that I see a picture, I think I may have to, lol.

What about you...have you had any projects such as this, or do you always jump for joy and satisfaction when you're finished?

PLEASE COME BACK TOMORROW for a "jump for joy & satisfaction" project! ;-)

The Small Print (All Stampin' Up)
Stamps: Whimsical Words (SAB)
Paper: Sending Love DSP, Real Red, Very Vanilla
Ink: Real Red
Accessories: Med. cellophane bag, Big Shot, Top Note die, Heart Embosslit (Occasions), Pretty in Pink satin ribbon, Real red gg ribbon, Lg heart punch

Thanks for stopping by, and have a GREAT day! :)
Crystal

Melon Mambo Treat

Here's a project I made awhile back...
Using Melon Mambo, a color I don't use all that often.
I really like how it turned out, though! :)

Inside:  CHOCOLATE, of course!! ;-)
(Hershey Kisses, that is)

Well, what do you think?

The Small Print (All Stampin' Up!)
Stamps: Love You Much, Holiday Best
Ink: Melon Mambo
Cardstock: Melon Mambo, Whisper White
Accessories: Melon Mambo dotted ribbon, Wide Oval Punch

Thanks for stopping by, and have a GREAT day! :)
Crystal