On Veteran's Day...

We Honor You! Thank you for your sacrifices.

When I was a little girl I used to call my Dad a Hero because he served in Vietnam. The poor man was tortured physically and mentally on the field and even after he came home. I think he finally got peace the day he passed away. He would always snap at me when I would call him a Hero. He'd say "The real Heros are the ones who never came home". I disagree. I think his body came home but he certainly left something over there. No person returning from war is ever whole again. He is my Hero and will always be.

God Bless the soldiers who made it home, never came home & the soldiers leaving home.

Tracey

Blog Friends, I am on my knees begging for your help...

I woke to bad news. There is another crafter in the contest who has over 2000 (5) star ratings! Dang. I'm not counting myself out yet. Never give up right? Isn't that what we tell our kids? Think of the mixed message I would be sending to my offspring!

Here is where YOU come in. You know that saying "IT TAKES A VILLAGE" well that really applies to my situation. Help a girl out (only if you don't have an entry in the contest of course) All you need to do is this:
Go to this site:
www.michaelscontest.com/uploads/471
under the photo of the too cute holiday paint cans that I created, click on the 5 star snowman! That is it. Your procedure is painless and only takes 30 seconds or so.
Please? I am so on my knees right now. It really hurts to type in this position. Anyone there?

If you have voted for me already- Hey you are too good to me. I will send you pics of me with the 'she devil' herself. I'm going to meet her. I just know it. Funny thing is I will be a nervous wreck and she will think I'm a freak. But whatever- she's the devil anyway.
Thanks for helping me pack my bag for NYC,
Tracey

I want to meet MARTHA and could use your vote!

Hey all- you know my hatred (love) for Martha (she devil). Well I want to meet her! The only way I can do it is win this contest they are having over at Michaels. So if you want to see me totally embarrass myself on national tv, check out my project at http://www.michaelscontest.com/uploads/471

*IF you like it, help a girl out. Vote for me, vote for me!
Thanks ya'll
Tracey

Martha strikes again...

That Woman! Have you joined my club yet? It's easy. Just spend your entire house payment on The She Devil's Punches then leave me a comment on the post concerning Ms. Thing, where I declare war on her. Anyway, want to see a cute card? Of course you do. That is why you came here.

Stamps used: CTMH Heartfelt Christmas (deer) & CTMH Card Chatter-Christmas (sentiment).

Her punches: Branches edge punch & Glacial snowflake

Misc. Yummy supplies: SU scallop edge punch, Nestie labels #8, Swiss Dots cuttlebug embossing folder, Sakura Gelly Roll glitter writer (clear star) Deco Art snow writer, Sulyn glitter crystals, CTMH 3-D foam strips, CTMH CS -Tulip, Heavenly Blue & White daisy. Archiver's Metallic CS, CTMH gems, CTMH Chocolate ink & marker.

Faux Birch Trees are all mine, hence their lack of precision. Hey Martha- another idea for a punch! Knowing her, there is already one in the works. (I will be first in line- shh)

Close up!

Ps. If you confess all your 'punching sins' that wipes the slate clean and allows you to purchase more. Trust me, I've been doing it for weeks. I'm just fine. Tell them I sent ya!

Tracey

Say it ain't so, FREE STAMPS?

My dear fellow crafting partners in crime, your time has come. Can you say FREE STAMPS? It's the most wonderful time of the year... For every two sets you buy- you get one free. Best part is NO LIMIT. Can you say presents? Reward yourself and your papercrafting sisters with this deal! Get it while you can- Sale ends November 30th. You can order through me or on my web site. www.stampcrafting.myctmh.com

Don't forget that Nov SOTM either- you know the one with the cute house! Go a few posts back and see what I've done with it.

Remember, if you and your pals hit the $150 mark you get hostess rewards on top of the free stamps! To cash in on this sweet deal you have to email me your orders. Online shopping is awesome but does not turn orders into a gathering.

Don't have the current Idea Book? No worries mate, you can view the entire book online. zoom in zoom out, change pages, order away.

Gotta go girls- I have an order to place for myself. Hey I want free stuff too!
Tracey

Get your Spooky on...

Happy Halloween kids! Here are a few spooky crafts. The first one is a photo shadowbox that I created last year. The shadowbox holds a 4x6 photo. What I did was print two of the exact same photo -one in B&W and the other in color. Using micro tip scissors, carefully I trimmed out my little guy. I adhered the colored piece to the B&W with Pop Dots to make it stand out. I tricked out the glass with black rub ons and adhered strips of pattern paper to the outside of the frame itself. I store this with the Halloween decorations to ensure I don't forget to display it. I created this money sized card with CTMH supplies in hopes of tricking someone into sending me cash. It didn't work but the card is cute anyway.

And just for the boys, My husband's favorite spooky story for my son.

One fine day in the middle of the night, two dead boys got up to fight.

Back to back they faced eachother, drew their swords and shot eachother.

The two deaf cops heard the noise and came to the rescue of the two dead boys.

If you don't believe this lie is true, ask the blind mand he saw it too!

Tracey

Winter Wonderland with Around the Block-Nov special!

Here I go again with the cutest set EVER! The Nov Stamp of the month is available in... (insert guess here) Gosh, you are so smart! Or like I tell my son "You are a fart smeller". He still scratches his head on that but hey he's only 8 and claims to not smell farts!

Anywho, I would like to thank my friend Karen and her lovely daughter Kori and Kori's lovely daughter Daci (for added cuteness) for inspiring thousands of us crazed consultants with the "Gingerbread house" cards that they made with the Nov set. Too yummy for words.

Ps. I used two new Martha punches on this card. Single loops & Peppermint candy. In defense of my personal war against Ms. Stewart, I bought these punches the day before my declaration. Sadly, I have to run to Wally World today. I cannot guarantee that I will not succumb to her magic. (if you are scratching your head and have no idea what the world I am saying- just look a few posts back)

Warning: this is a scan. Scanners have a way of altering the glitters cuteness. Card is nicer in person. I approve this message.

Supplies used:

CTMH: Jingle paper kit, Nov sotm, White Daisy ink, C1379 Holiday Commentary stamp set, pop dots, adhesive pearls & black ink.

Martha's punches: Single loops & Peppermint candy

DecoArt Glistening Snow Writer (I love this stuff- you can find it in the paint aisle at AC Moore)

Off to Wallys- Pray for my wallet and my sanity.

Tracey