What's Up with Dale

This week is flying by

just like all the other weeks.  The only difference is I am really running out of time.  Still wrapping and still making Christmas cards.  I had given myself permission to send out box cards but so far I haven't done that.  I also need to start thinking about my upcoming stack class.  I want to use sets from the new mini.  In addition I need to start some swaps for Leadership.  It never ends but I can't say I want it to either.  It is just sometimes it gets to be more than I can handle.  The swaps will have to wait until after the stack class.

I made this card that I found searching around the internet.  I used one of my favorite colors for the base - Sahara Sand.  I embossed the Real Red with the Petals-A-Plenty folder and used DSP from Christmas Cocoa Specialty.  I love this Scallop Envelope die on the front of a card.  It just adds so much.  The saying is from Many Merry Messages.  I added Dazzling Diamonds to the center of the flowers.  I was very pleased with how it turned out.

Enjoy today!

It's hump day again!

Another week is about to be half over.  I still have so much to get done.  I did go to a Christmas party last night and the snacks were delicious!  It's hard not to eat everything in sight.  I have to be in work for a while today as we are getting online training for the upcoming tax season.  Can't believe that is just around the corner.  Not my favorite time of year as I have to work so many hours.

Today I plan on sorting out the gifts I have purchased and take inventory to see if I need anything else.  It always seems one person gets way more than another.  Then it is on to wrapping!  What is your day like?

Here is another card I made recently.  Well that looks a bit blurry.  Sorry.  I only made one and it has been mailed.  I cased this one from somewhere on the internet.  I liked it because it was different.  Used Real Red, Old Olive, Chocolate Chip and Not Quite Navy and DSP from Merry Moments.

Have a great day and enjoy! 

Trying to get ahead

I am just back from the gym.  Some mornings are tougher than others.  I so did not want to get up this morning.  Since I am up I figured I should post earlier today than I did yesterday.  Of course today I have to go to work.  I still haven't wrapped one gift yet.  So I don't know what's left to buy.  That is this week's project.  I am out tonight but I am sorting and wrapping the rest of the week.  At least I think I have everything in the spare room.

It's hard to tell what I did to this card from the picture.  The base is Real Red and then I used Kraft.  Don't use that cardstock much but I do like it.  I stamped Serene Snowflakes using Soft Suede and the Champagne Mist.  The ones stamped in the Champagne Mist do glitter.

The saying is from Teeny Tiny Wishes.  I used the Merry Details Sizzlet to create the bird.  The Red Grosgrain Ribbon is 5/8" and I used the Eyelet Border punch along the bottom edge of the Kraft.

Once again I cased this card from Splitcoast.

Enjoy today!

Monday's almost gone!

I was so busy today.  I can't believe it is after 6 pm already.  It never seems to end.  My TO DO list that is.  I can't seem to make a real dent in it.  I did take time out today to go to lunch with an old friend that I don't see that often.  It was really good to do that and to catch up.

I have a ton of rub ons and I never think to use them so I did a card yesterday doing just that.  This one was from Merry & Bright that is available in the Holiday Mini on page 25.  I also used one of the saying for the inside.

The base card is Real Red and I embossed the Whisper White with the Petals-A-Plenty folder.  I also used the Ornament punch and a bit of Real Red Grosgrain. 
A super easy card.  Of course they all have to be a bit different if you are using the Rub-Ons.

Thanks for stopping again.

I can't believe

it's the third Sunday in Advent.  You should see my house or better yet you shouldn't see my house.  I shopped all day Friday and got loads done.  None wrapped of course.  The tree is up with lights only and the boxes with the decorations are all over the living room.  I have been working on my Christmas cards so my craft room is a mess.  My daughter and her friend are coming over today to work on a project so I must clean off one of the tables in the craft room for them.  I have today and tomorrow to get the long list of things I promised myself I would get done this weekend.

Here is a card I made yesterday.  The base card is a quarter sheet of Old Olive.  I did emboss the edge of the Whisper White using the Final Press embossing folder.  I used the big shot Movers & Shapers to create the circle.  I tried using our circle punch but it wouldn't center.  The stamp set I used is Berry Christmas.  While it does have the bird image, I used the Merry Detals Sizzlets to create him.  I tried it both ways and really liked it better this way.

I used Soft Suede to stamp the string.  The idea for this card once again came from Splitcoast.

Hope your day is just perfect.

Thanks for stopping by.

12 Days of Holiday Sales

These might be the most exciting 12 days of December with select Big Shot dies and vinyl sheets for the Big Shot on sale! The 12 Days of Holiday Sales begin today and runs through December 22.

Some of the items introduced in this sale are new colors of Décor Elements vinyl sheets. There are 18 new colors to choose from, and they make great projects when you use them with Big Shot dies. Consider pairing the Clear Décor Elements vinyl sheets with the Tulipe Bigz die to create an etched-like design on a vase. Or use the Decorative Accent Bigz dies with the Old Olive Décor Element vinyl sheets to enhance a frame. The combination of Big Shot dies and Décor Elements vinyl sheets is sure to take your creativity to a new level!

Tell your husband!!! Shop now --- sale is only until Dec. 22nd!

Item	Page #	Description	Regular Price	Discounted Price
114515	195	Flower Burst Embosslits die	$11.95	$8.96
114516	195	Cherry Blossom Embosslits die	$11.95	$8.96
115957	195	Thanks Embosslits die	$11.95	$8.96
114513	195	Sweetest Stem Embosslits die	$11.95	$8.96
115952	195	Hi Embosslits die	$11.95	$8.96
115951	197	Timeless Type Junior Alphabet Medium Sizzlits die	$74.95	$59.96
113446	197	Build a Flower #2 Set Sizzlits 4-Pack die	$19.95	$16.96
114509	197	Big Bold Cupcakes Sizzlits 4-Pack die	$21.95	$18.66
113448	197	Hearts Set Sizzlits 4-Pack die	$19.95	$16.96
113457	198	Tulipe Bigz die	$21.95	$16.46
115954	198	Two Tags Bigz die	$21.95	$18.66
114524	199	Fringed Flower Bigz die	$19.95	$15.96
114523	199	Decorative Accents Bigz die	$19.95	$15.96
114534	199	Flower Bigz Clear die	$19.95	$15.96
113473	199	5-Point 3D Star Bigz die	$19.95	$16.96
113472	199	Circle 3D Ornament Bigz die	$19.95	$16.96
113470	199	Flower Layers w/Leaf Bigz die	$19.95	$16.96
113465	199	Bird w/Leaves and Flower Bigz die	$19.95	$16.96
115961	200	Perfect Setting Bigz XL die	$42.95	$32.21
113483	200	Pennant Bigz XL die	$39.95	$29.96
113484	200	Baskets & Blooms Bigz XL die	$39.95	$31.96
116760	201	Pop-Up Three Tier Cake Bigz XL die	$39.95	$29.96
116759	201	Pop-Up 3D Ball Bigz XL die	$39.95	$29.96
114890	201	Matchbox Bigz XL die	$42.95	$36.51
113458	202	Flower Layers Originals die	$15.95	$13.56
114336	158	Kraft Décor Elements sheets 12" x 24" (2)	$12.95	$10.36
114334	158	Dark Gray Décor Elements sheets 12" x 24" (2)	$12.95	$10.36
114337	158	Chocolate Décor Elements sheets 12" x 24" (2)	$12.95	$10.36
114335	158	White Décor Elements sheets 12" x 24" (2)	$12.95	$10.36
118797	n/a	So Saffron Décor Elements sheets 15" x 24" (2)	$12.95	$9.71
118798	n/a	Rose Red Décor Elements sheets 15" x 24" (2)	$12.95	$9.71
118799	n/a	Taken With Teal Décor Elements sheets 15" x 24" (2)	$12.95	$9.71
118800	n/a	Pretty In Pink Décor Elements sheets 15" x 24" (2)	$12.95	$9.71
118801	n/a	Bashful Blue Décor Elements sheets 15" x 24" (2)	$12.95	$9.71
118802	n/a	Real Red Décor Elements sheets 15" x 24" (2)	$12.95	$9.71
118803	n/a	Old Olive Décor Elements sheets 15" x 24" (2)	$12.95	$9.71
118804	n/a	Black Décor Elements sheets 15" x 24" (2)	$12.95	$9.71
118805	n/a	Night of Navy Décor Elements sheets 15" x 24" (2)	$12.95	$9.71
118806	n/a	Certainly Celery Décor Elements sheets 15" x 24" (2)	$12.95	$9.71
118807	n/a	Tempting Turquoise Décor Elements Sheets 15" x 24" (2)	$12.95	$9.71
118808	n/a	Clear Décor Elements sheets 15" x 24" (2)	$12.95	$9.71
118809	n/a	Pumpkin Pie Décor Elements sheets 15" x 24" (2)	$12.95	$9.71
118810	n/a	Pixie Pink Décor Elements sheets 15" x 24" (2)	$12.95	$9.71
118812	n/a	Sahara Sand Décor Elements sheets 15" x 24" (2)	$12.95	$9.71
118813	n/a	Gable Green Décor Elements sheets 15" x 24" (2)	$12.95	$9.71
118814	n/a	Basic Gray Décor Elements sheets 15" x 24" (2)	$12.95	$9.71
118815	n/a	Chalkboard Décor Elements sheets 15" x 24" (2)	$14.95	$11.21

Happy Thursday to you!

This is my last work day this week.  Thank goodness as I have so much to do.  I am sure I am not the only one in this boat.  I know Christmas is coming, the date never changes but here I am further behind then usual.  I finished a great book last night.  The Wrong Side of Dead by Jordan Dane.  It is the second in this series.  I really like her books.  Now to decide what is next!

Here is a card I was fooling around with.   I love this set.  I used Brocade Blue, Night of Navy and some DSP that I believe is retired but that's ok.  If you have it use it.  I did add Crystal Effects to the star then Dazzling Diamonds.  I have been looking at all of the samples on Splitcoast using this set and this
is one more that I cased.  Thank you all at Splitcoast for your wonderful samples.  And thank you for stopping by once again.  Enjoy today!

Happy Birthday

to Stan.  I know he won't be reading this but I wanted to wish him a Happy Birthday here anyway!  He grew up on a farm in northern Maine so I made this card for him. 
Again I got this off Splitcoast.  He loves tractors and says when we retire we need more land so he can justify buying a tractor! 

The base card is So Saffron then Old Olive and Whisper White.  I sponged the color on the Whisper White and used punches for the tractor. 

Hope all of you have a great day.

How's everyone today?

I started the day off at the gym.  I joined for 3 months.  Now we will see how often I go.  I just did 2 miles on the treadmill this morning.  I have to say 6 am comes really early.

My daughter, Joy bought My Digital Studio when it first became available and she made this card for Christmas.  It really came out great.  This just goes to show you that you can use your photos as well as the stamped images provided in the software.

Enjoy what is left of the day.

Brand new week

Here we go again.  Even though Sunday is technically the new week, I always consider today as the start.  Everyone or most everyone goes back to work and it starts all over again.  I just have so much to get done.  I know I am not alone but I have taken some of the pressure off myself as I have decided that I don't have to make all my Christmas cards.  You heard me right, I am not making all the cards.  I have boxes left over from previous years and this year I am going to use them.  I have made some cards and will make a few more just not all of them. 

So far today I walked, had breakfast with my girlfriend, went to the chiropractor, did my laundry and made Stan's birthday card!  I have to pick up my new glasses today and a gift for Stan.  Once that is done I am wrapping presents and making more cards.  I have to go to work tomorrow.

Here is one of the cards I made for Christmas.   I did case this from Splitcoast - my favorite source for cards.  The base card is So Saffron with a Night of Navy strip.  The stamps are from Season of Simple Grace.  I did add dazzling diamonds to the star even though it really doesn't show here.  Once again thanks for stopping by.