Alphabe-Thursday-ONLY

hello guys and gals! it is Alphabe-Thursday and today it is an "O" day, make sure to visit other "Os" over at Jenny's Place
  


I am going with the word only, in phrases.

* If only
* only the lonely
* only love can break your heart
* Gentlemen only
* beauty is only skin deep
* The one and only
* only one left
* A chain is only as strong as it's weakest link
* an only child
* The only known species
* only serious inquiries please


Can you think of any more??

Teresa added You only live once
Judie added It's only a paper moon 

a card or so...

This card is for Designed 2 Delight's weekly digi stamp challenge

 All Card Stock by STAMPIN' UP, Printed Paper-unknown, Ribbon from Michael's, hearts hand cut, BIC Mark Its!, Foam tape--"Love ya, Cupcake" image by Designed 2 Delight, which is elevated on  foam squares

 This next card fills the requirements for 3 challenges:

Stars n Stamps sketch challenge (#52)

Sentimental Sunday's winter + sentiment challenge

and  Cards Ideas (by designed 2 delight) wintry color combo challenge

I have several views so you can see my rolled flowers and also, to show that the special snow sequins are actually white.

 Both images are wonderful DIGI's...the snow dog is from Designed 2 Delight and the sentiment is by Raindrop Echo Designs

 Purple snowflake paper (vertical from an ad), card stock by SU, spotted paper unknown, I lined the spotted paper with other similar colored printed paper to be able to make 2 small flowers, I used the blue to make one, and an coordinating purple to make another. All have beads in the center. leaves cut out of Card stock and wall paper.

 Coloring done with BIC Mark Its!

 The colors below aren't right except for the sequins which are white/shiny/MOP look. (these were rec'd as a RAK, and the baggie has a UK "pounds" symbol on it, I have never seen these before, I have been using them sparingly, but this card just screamed for them!)

Some Sunday art

ok, here is one card (will add 2 more to this)

this first card is for Stars n Stamps Sketch challenge

 Card stock-mauve-STAMPIN' UP (retired),Pale gray Marble unknown, Printed paper rec'd as RAK, Image and both sentiments rec'd in a swap-by STEPPING STONE STAMPS (inside says: He's lost and won't ask for directions) Butterfly and corner punches by MARTHA STEWART, Circle punches by CREATIVE MEMORIES, scalloped circle by STAMPIN' UP, puffy flower unknown, DECO paint pen for crown, SHARPIES, LIQUID PEARLS, layered circle and flower elevated on foam tape.

This next card is also for Stars n Stamps, but it is for unloved, unused items...the main one item would be the stamp set by SU,(I had some images already stamped up and ready to go, along with many others) that I haven't used in a while, and the seed beads I used in the center of the one flower

 Card stock by SU, stamps-SU Ink-SU, Misc.-Button, Stickles, liquid pearls, and seed beads.

 They wanted us to show some of the stuff so here is 2 pics.

 Above-just one pile of scrap paper among many. Below- one sandwich bag full +  of stamped images, I have 5 envelope boxes filled, and an 8.5" x 11' accordion folder filled. (some are mine, some were swaps, and some were raks.

Here is a card for Saturday Sketchers, It is late for them  as I forgot to upload it during the week, DOH!  but I like it...it also fits OWH call for spring cards.

 Card stock, Ink, and Stamps-STAMPIN' UP, other paper-FRANCES MEYER and scraps. Misc. -Brads, and foam tape (sentiment and 2 cut out flowers elevated) Liquid pearls

Ok last card for today, this is for MoJo Monday's Sketch challenge. 

 Magnolia stamp rec'd in swap, colored with prismacolor pencils and blending pencil. Nestability ovals by spellbinders. Card stock by SU, printed paper is unknown. brads by making memories. hand written sentiment with marvy calligraphy pen. Misc. ribbon

Alphabe-Thursday...a POEM by me

Come learn about "N" this week over at Jenny's Place.

For me this week

"N"

is for 

Night

Here is a Poem I wrote several years back.

The Identity of Night
~

I am the darkness over your head
and the welcoming comfort of your bed.
I am the sparkling distant stars
that dance on the waves of the sea.
and the dreams that relinquish freedom to thee.
I am the night.
~
I am the temperature that subtly drops.
The desertion of streets and the closing of shops.
I am bedtime stories, and teddy bears
and moms with babes in rocking chairs.
I am the night.

 ~

I am lullabys and a music box,
Creatures of the dark; owl, coon and fox.
I am the dancing flames of a fireplace
and the sneaking, quiet parents
peeking at their angel’s face.
I am the night.

 ~

I am the short-circuiting of the sun
and the endless day’s rest; that is hard-won.
I am the preparation for the day ahead
For many; the time they long for
for others I’m the time they dread.
I am the night.
~
SusanG © 1997

WORK WITH ME-wednesday, LOL

Ok I am still waiting on mailing info on the following people (email me--susanscraps AT comcast DOT net):

WENDY---the year of the Cats-winner of one of the little prizes from the 21 days of YULE
SUSHIQ---Mommy Needs a Midnight Margarita-winner  "  little prizes  "  YULE

JENNIFER---Confessions of a Kitchen Witch--Winner of Ornament from The Longest Night Ball

the ORNAMENT only will be re drawn if I have not rec'd the mailing info by 1/21
^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ 

SUS--Sips from the Fire Hydrant**1-1-5 blog candy runner up
TRACY SUZANNE--Cotton Pickin Cute**1-1-5 blog candy runner up

** these I will re-draw for if I have not rec'd the mailing info by 1/21, as it has been a really long time

I thank you all in advance!

a couple more cards!

This one is for the weekly digi image challenge on Designed 2 Delight...I am hoping I made the deadline...I fell asleep before making my post. :(  I think I am ok, though :)

This was a quickie, not my best work.

pre made card- Colorbok, printed transparency card sheet-Colorbok (I tore it so it would fit to the sides of the card. Sharpies, misc. ribbon and button, German scrap trim by ARTchix studios, Digi stamp and sentiment by Designed 2 Delight! (also for OPERATION WRITE HOME)

This next card is NOT for OPERATION WRITE HOME, We are in the beginning of "Fishing Flea Market" season. Ron and I are vendors, I make crafty stuff and gift items, he makes sinkers, lures, rigs, jigs etc. I am starting to resupply my inventory, and making new items as well.  BUT, I digress...

this card was made with the sketch from I {heart} 2 Stamp "Sketch for you to try"...

This is a 5.5"sq. card. Card stock by STAMPIN' UP and California Paper Goods (Gold mica), Printed paper-unknown, bl;ue painted and sanded German Scrap Medallions by ARTchix studios,

 Sanded brass-tone fleur de lis brads. Circle punch by Creative memories, Scalloped circle punch by EKSuccess, sentiment by My Sentiments Exactly, Penguin by Inky Antics

6 inches snow = creativity

I have 3 cards here, and I am getting ready to write up that recipe for the Beef Barley Soup which was PHENOMINAL! LOL (I am still trying to make my own deadline of having a "Recipe and Other Kitchen Creations" page up by tomorrow :D we'll see)

OK, first card, just a cute note card for a friend, fulfills 2 challenges; Sketch from Tuesday Morning Sketches  and also  the use of buttons for "Do You Stack Up?"

pre made card base by DCWV, printed papers rec'd as RAK, Sentiment-STAMPIN' UP, Buttons- MAKING MEMORIES, Liquid pearls, Digi Stamp by Dyhana, BIC Mark Its!

Next up is a card for Sweet Sketch Wednesday  obviously a sketch challenge (my favorite kind)

 2 views because of glare.

Card Stock-STAMPIN' UP & California Paper Goods (mica brown), printed paper rec'd as RAK, Misc. ribbon. Brads-MAKING MEMORIES, Flowers-PRIMA, Stamped moose rec'd from swap, Digi-sentiment by Digital Doodling.  The rust looks kind of red, sorry. (This was supposed to be a square card, but since 90% of the cards I make are for OPERATION WRITE HOME, they request A2 size)

Lastly Jacque's sketch for Friday Sketchers  I really LOVE sketch challenges, they are my favorite...in Scrap booking also.

Card Stock- STAMPIN' UP  & California Paper Goods (mica wine color), Cuddlebug embossing folder-swirls, 3 printed papers- all rec'd as RAKs or swaps, misc. ribbons, Sentiment-STAMPIN' UP, Angel Image rec'd from Swap, BIC Mark Its! and dew drops. (this was supposed to be a square card--but since 90% of my cards are for OPERATION WRITE HOME, they request A2 size)

Thanks for looking!!

another card but 2 challenges

This card is utilizing the sketch from MoJo Monday, and Fulfills the mid-week throw down at the Stars n Stamps blog for missing you/thinking of you cards.

Crad stock, Misc. & STAMPIN' UP, Green(embossed) and Blue paper scraps--misc.

Clay butterfly, Prima flowers, brads, liquid pearls, letter stamps-STAMPIN' UP, Digi stamp-- dragons designs, colored pencils-CREATOLOGY

this weather = Home made soup

Today/last night/wee hours of the morning etc. I did all the prep for  Home made

BEEF BARLEY SOUP

This is to be cooked in my slow cooker. I have searched high and low for a good recipe for this soup for a slow cooker, and finally decided to glean some parts of a handful of recipes and adapt it into my own. So far, it looks and smells sensational.  if it turns out the way I think it will I will glad post the recipe with  a picture.  ON a NEW Food and other Kitchen Creations page. Look for this new page by Monday.

off to get some sleep, catch Y'all later on. Peace and warmth!!

ATTEN: CARD MAKERS

I have a question for you. I like sketch challenges, they are my fav. challenge for card making.

I am looking for a blog that has a card sketch challenge on THURSDAY and also one on SUNDAY.

If anyone can point me in the right direction, I'd be very grateful!

Thanks in advance, Sue :)