OMG - 4 years between posts - that's not good - well, I was curious to see if I even still OWNED the blog name - and I guess I do, so maybe I will actually update it and see if it makes any sense for me to use it instead of Facebook..... So, here's to 2015 - and a new start......

HAPPY CINCO DE MAYO!

Papertrey Ink ROCKS!

I ordered some stamps and dies from Papertrey Ink on Monday and they arrived today - so I had to break into the package right away (of course) and play with them.

Here's a card that seems appropriate for me and my friends - Sentiment reads "We're actually supposed to use our supplies?" And inside, "I thought we were just collecting them!"

How perfect is that! - And, I used some of my supplies making it.

Dianne

Here's another post for me! Wow! Two posts in two days! What's next??

Anyway, here's a Passover card I whipped out last night for Bob's aunt (and a duplicate for his sister). Since I can't find the newest Cricut release - Damask Decor - with all the neat lacy layers, I had to improvise a little using a layer shape from "Paper Lace" - all in all, it turned out pretty good - but then I had to MAKE the envelopes since the card ended up measuring over 6" square! And making envelopes is a pain!

April 13th - Well, I'm sincerely making the effort to update my blog. Here's the latest group of cards I put together, some for a Cricut Swarm my friends and I just had, and some just for fun for Spring...

The flowers are blooming here and it's time for me to get out and take some photos and actually do some scrapbook pages.

Enjoy Spring!

I'm still here and it seems things are busier than ever - what with my "fulltime" job, working at the 'Doodle occasionally, and keeping up with my fellow Cricuteers. But I am posting a few projects I have completed in the last few weeks. And I will try to be better in the future about blogging.... where does the time go??

CRICUT IMAGINE

Well, friends, it's been a busy 4 months - mostly because of the holidays and all - but also because I purchased the NEW CRICUT IMAGINE machine when it was launched on HSN on Sept. 14th - MY BIRTHDAY!! I saw that as a good omen and bought the machine and some of the new cartridges for it. Well, I have played with it, been frustrated with it, finally had to return it when it froze during an update - and had a new replacement one sent. All in all, I am sure it has great potential which I have just begun to tap into, and I look forward to playing with it more.

But, first off, a few cards I made with it. Now, remember, that not only does it cut (very intricate designs), but it also PRINTS IN COLOR when using one of its cartridges, so all of these cards were printed first, then die cut and then assembled.

Kind of impressive, I think.

Thanks for looking and I'll try to share more exciting projects with you in the coming months.

TTFN

'SAVE THE DATE" cards

Everyone knows how popular it is to send out "Save the Date" cards when planning a wedding - well, I've decided to make some for my next swarm! Here they are and I plan to give them out at the Sept. Swarm so the girls will save the date in October for our "Spooky Swarm."

September Swarm

Here are the placecards I made for the upcoming September Swarm - theme - Fall (of course).. Wonderful Kim is designing a layout this time for us to make so we will have some place to put our "traditional" swarm photo.

I'm pretty proud of myself (not because of the cute Cricut leaf from the Gypsy Wanderings cartridge) - but, because I used some OLD rub-on alphabets for our names... remember rub-on alphabets? I must have hundreds... so I decided to use some up! LOL

Dianne

A couple of cards made with my Cuttlebug chandelier embossing folder, Cored'nations black/purple cardstock sanded to reveal the purple core, old Anna Griffin purple patterned paper, and silver and yellow stickles applied to the flames and crystals....

Thanks for looking....

Dianne

Another card which I have made into kits for the upcoming swarm....

Here's a little "sneak peek" of some placecards I have been working on for the Sept. Cricut Swarm - with a Halloween theme.....

Another card - I am definitely enjoying my day off! Thanks for looking!

The latest card I made with my Cricut (me thinks this is becoming an addiction!?) But then again, it's better than hanging out in bars or at the casino! Kathy - that last dig is for you!!!

Here's the latest card I made using my Cricut and the new "Bloom" lite cartridge.

BACK YET AGAIN!!

I can't seem to manage working fulltime, TRYING to keep up with my scrapbooking and craft projects, continuing to work at the 'Doodle, occasionally Facebook-ing AND still find time to update my blog. So, I have neglected my blog for just about a year now, and I thought I would at least ATTEMPT to post something..... So here goes....

I'm posting a picture of a Cricut card I made the other night, and I will try to update my blog with more of my Cricut creations. I will be hosting a "Cricut Clinic" at Whimsodoodle once a month to help Cricut newbies come to love their machine as much as I love mine. Plus, Bob and I have some travel plans coming up - a trip to Venice (Italy - NOT Florida), and then he's off gallavanting (sp?) around the world for a good part of the Fall, leaving me free to attend Cricut swarms, crops, retreats, etc....

So, thanks for your patience.... and I'll be back with updates - I promise, more regularly than every 9 months.....

Dianne

Back from Boulder -

I'm back from my second trip to Boulder in 2 months. This time I was there to help put the apt. together. Ryan's girlfriend Gina selected some fabric she wanted from IKEA, so I bought it and brought it out with me in my suitcase filled with all kinds of goodies. Then started shopping for furniture they wanted/needed, making curtains (without the aid of a sewing machine, mind you - just iron on tape), hung drapery rods and curtain rods, and cooked up some meals (Brunswick stew, chili, and sausage stuffin') to freeze before heading home. Did spend a day in Denver at the Historic (and luxurious) Brown Palace Hotel - which I can highly recommend to anyone planning a visit to Denver. I'll post some pics shortly!

Okay, okay, I'm getting harassed for not posting on my blog for a month. What can I say? How am I supposed to keep up with my blog, my Facebook page and all my friends' at the same time? It's not like I'm retired and lounging around the Pennsylvania countryside! (Ha Ha, Jen, that's for you!) But, if you feel you need an update, here's what's going on:

1. Kim Keegan and I are doing the Weight Watchers things together. Just had our 14th weekly meeting last night. I am pleased to report I have lost 20#. Have quite a bit to go, but it's a start. Kim's losing too, but it's not like she has as much to lose as I do!

2. I've been taking an online Big Picture Scrapbooking class - from Jenni Bowlin. It's a 12 week class in incorporating vintage items into your scrapbooking and crafting and I am loving it!

3. I'm going back to Boulder Colorado next week for a visit with Ryan and Gina to help them finish getting their apartment in order. They moved out there last month so Ryan could go to graduate school to work on his PhD in Philosophy. Gina has a great job with the Oceanic Preservation Society helping to promote their movie (The Cove - go see it - it's GREAT!) and their good works. I'm really looking forward to that! A little shopping, a little cooking, a little decorating! What fun!

So, there's an update....I'll be sure to post some pictures when I get back from Boulder.....

'Til then - keep on scrappin'!!

I can't believe how fast the summer is flying by! I have been so preoccupied by helping my youngest Ryan, and his girlfriend Gina get ready for their move (THIS WEEK!) to Boulder, Colorado, where he will be attending graduate school and she will be working for the non-profit Ocean Preservation Society..... How exciting for them - but how sad for Mom ;-(. Between a trip out there to find them a place to rent, and finding the best way to move their stuff and 2 cars out there, it's been all consuming.....

Now, things are settling down (although I'm going to start planning my first trip out there to "help" them get set up....), so I thought I should update my blog....

So, here are a few pics from the Boulder trip.....

Dianne

Wow, I can't believe how long it has been since I posted! I have been spending much too much time on Facebook and neglecting my blog. And, after getting back from Savannah, it's been pretty busy here at home. I've done a few projects for the Doodle (that you can see on my Facebook page), and even more that I haven't posted, plus finishing up an album from a Stacey class all about my mom, trying to catch up on my Project 52, putting in a few shifts at the 'Doodle, and in general keeping very busy.

But, now that things have calmed down for a minute, I'm posting pics of the latest project I completed for the Doodle. It's a Clear Scraps acrylic/Chipboard album. I'll be delivering it to the store tomorrow to use as a sample. Thanks for looking.