Pretty Pickin's

Valentine's Day is coming!

2012-01-21T10:41:00.008-05:00

My kids wanted to do a Valentine exchange for school and for teachers so here is what we came up with. All of these are CASED from someone out there on the WWW and I collect them on Pinterest. Then we print the picture and change it up to suit our inventory of DSP, stamp sets, etc. The ones for the students are 3x4 or close. Enjoy!

This is a large and small version of the same CASE.

This one was super simple and quick but I love the contrast.

This was a fun way to use scraps.

Glitter paper really jazzed this one up quickly!

And this is my personal favorite. My 12 yr old chose this and made it by himself for his Science teacher. I did cut paper for him on the tabletop cutter but he made the card alone.

Go enter this great giveaway!

2011-12-16T16:05:00.002-05:00

I'll make it easy, the whole thing is hyperlinked so click anywhere!

Nikon D90 Giveaway | Oh So Posh Actions

Here is how to enter the giveaway:
* Post about this giveaway on your facebook, blog, or twitter account, feel free to use the picture above as a visual
* Come back here and leave a comment in the comment section and include the link where you posted
* PLEASE ONE ENTRY PER PERSON
* I have to moderate some comments so if you don’t see your comment right away please be patient, it will show up once I approve it
* All entries must be in by tomorrow ~~December 16th, 2011 11:59 CST~~ December 17th, 2011 9 AM CST
* I know this is a huge prize and so many of you want to win this but let’s just be happy for the person that won it.. Who knows maybe next year I will have two camera’s

Here’s the back view:

New Pictures

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Heidi Michele 8 yrs

Jonathan will be 14 next month and got his first deer this year.

Galen Randal 9 yrs

Ginger Nicole 5 yrs. She is a natural with the fiddle!

Here are the latest pictures of my kids. Enjoy!

2011-12-16T15:22:00.002-05:00

I found this AWESOME giveaway today! A Nikon camera......how I'd love to own one of these. This photographer is generously giving it away to one very lucky person, so go enter and share!

2011-09-23T10:20:00.003-04:00

Here is the latest on little Holly. She is now 9 months old and very busy! She has 2 teeth, thinks she doesn't need much sleep, and gets into all kinds of trouble. She is trying to walk, so she falls down a lot. But it's going easier and we hear many less thuds. Here is her recent picture, as you can see, she loves the camera and is a regular clown!

School is going pretty well. Having 6 kids in different grades is confusing at times, but their teachers are very helpful and so far even the boys are cooperating. We went on a field trip on Monday so I will have to put a post with pictures sometime next week. Have a great day!

2011-07-11T15:25:00.004-04:00

I am terrible about keeping this blog up to date! Well at least if I have no creative stuff to share, I can share pics of my kids. Ms. Holly is crawling now, so there is nothing safe in my house anymore. It keeps her occupied and not fussy though. She is getting her top teeth and is kind of grumpy most days.

Summer is in full swing and it is hot! Most days the 3 oldest kids are with Daddy baling hay or straw. This evening, we are going to Merle & Cindy Sweitzer's pond for Heidi's baptism. This will be my 3rd child to decide to follow Jesus. Makes me very happy!

Devon is having a birthday in about 2 weeks, so I took his pictures the other day. He is sporting a brand new pair of bib overlls that I found at a thrift shop very cheap. I thought the farm made a great background for the photos. I would love to do this for a business I think. Not sure when i would find time though! I hope you all have a wonderful day!

2011-03-27T21:25:00.003-04:00

Hello! I have some new pictures to share. I actually stamped! Here is a birthday card I made for a friend and a baby shower card I CASEd from my friend Robin Merriman. She sent me one after my baby was born and I thought it was so cute I had to copy.

Also, my baby just turned 3 months old! She weighs over 15 pounds, measures 24 1/2 inches, and is as happy as you could ever hope to have a baby be! She loves to bounce and jump and can sit for a whole minute by herself. Well, I have some birthday and anniversary card showers to send out this week so maybe I'll remember pictures! Bye for now.

Hello again!

2011-01-07T13:15:00.007-05:00

Hi again after a looong time! A lot has happened since I posted last! I am going to try to be better about posting at least twice a week. A new year and a lot of new challenges to face. We welcomed our 7th child on December 22, 2010 @ 4:14 AM. Weighing 7 lbs. 10 oz. and measuring 18.5 inches, Holly Noelle is a blessing for sure! She is really growing fast and weighed in at 8 lb 4 oz after only 10 days. Yesterday she started to laugh and is getting personality already. Her brothers and sisters are very happy to have her here. She does pretty good with sleeping and the help I get from Hannah and some of the other kids makes all the other jobs so much easier. I am hoping to get caught up on sewing in the next couple of weeks so I can focus on stamping classes again.

Having 5 children in school is a full-time job, too. Hannah is in 9th grade and was just nominated for Honors classes. She is doing very well. Jonathan & Devon do not like school but have tolerated it a little better lately. Galen & Heidi are getting better at reading and enjoy school very much. They thought it was great when we took the family to the Keystone Farm Show on Wednesday. We now have enough pencils/pens/notepads/erasers to supply a whole class of 1st graders for a year or so! Well, that's it for today. Talk to you all soon!

Stampin' Up Convention

2010-04-27T10:45:00.000-04:00

sherrill Graff: Linda Heller from stamping school just won $100 FREE Stampin Up merchandise from Sherrill Graff

Check out this link~ Sherrill Graff is giving away $100 in free stamps for sharing this info on your blog. I have won stuff from her before and it's for real!!!! I can't get it to copy and paste on here so go to her blog and read about it. It's well worth the time. Maybe someday when my kids are grown I'll get to go, but in the meantime, I'll enjoy al the pics of free goodies that the rest of you bring back and share with us. :D

Technique Class for March

2010-03-19T08:13:00.008-04:00

We had a lot of fun and everyone learned something new. We did 4 techniques~ Spotlight with Upsy Daisy, Stained Glass with the Fifth Avenue Floral stamp set, Faux Metal with I (Heart) Hearts, and 2-step stamping with Greenhouse Garden. I think the 2-step was the most difficult to get 'perfect'. My 13 yr old daughter says "Oh cool!" a lot but she does not want to help make them.

Well, I'm off to Market with 3 kids to sell pottery, do some schoolwork, and embroider T-shirts. Have a great day!

Some wedding cards

2010-03-18T13:46:00.004-04:00

I had 2 bridal showers and a wedding a couple weeks ago and these are the cards I made. I am getting ready for Technique class tonight so this is short. Have a great day!

Some more workshop projects

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This 6x6 page was CASE'd from Jackie Topa. She is the "Queen of punch art" and has such cute things on her blog. I thought this guy would be cute for an Easter page.......but I miscalculated and there was no room for any picture. So it will be the cover page. Isn't it cute?

One of the recent challenges on LNStampers group was "butterflies" and this card caught my eye. I don't remember the artist. The ribbon is actually our retired "Pacific Point" but everything else is current.

Last but not least, this card using the lattice die was CASE'd from Emma over at "Lady and the Stamp". I just found her blog and am trying to talk her into joining our group. She does beautiful work! I used this for our Make-and-Take. I used Old Olive CS, Pawsitively Prints, and the lattice die. The corduroy button in the center was a sweet accent.

Well, tomorrow I want to finish getting stuff ready for my technique class on Thursday night. We are meeting at 14622 Country Club Rd, New Freedom, PA 17349. Time is 6:30 PM, cost is $10. Bring a friend and get a free prize. Remember~ every $50 order gets a free stamp set. Our first 4 techniques are: Spotlight, Faux Metal, Stained Glass, and 2-step stamping. Have a great day everyone! I hope to be back tomorrow..........

Projects from my 1st workshop

2010-03-16T07:40:00.007-04:00

I have been in Stampin' Up for 1 1/2 years and finally had my first workshop! Thanks Carla! I focused mainly on the Big Shot and punches this time because the ladies there are new owners of one. We had fun, good food, and made pretty things. We also decided to have a monthly technique class~ starting this Thursday! After the last lady gets her Big Shot next month we will try some classes on that order too. Here is what I came up with~

A rose with the ornament punch CASE'd from Chera Weist

A birdhouse with the Mini Milk Carton Die CASE'd from Becky Roberts

I will have some more to show you tomorrow. Have a great day!

I finally stamped!

2010-02-26T12:33:00.003-05:00

I have been suffering from severe "stamper's block". I have sewing to do, schoolwork that isn't going too well, and we are buried in snow. When bedtime comes, I am too tired to stamp anymore. Anyway, I still keep collecting ideas and pictures (I wonder how many will fit into the memory of my computer?) and have all sorts of things running through my head. Now, to start making them happen...........Here is my 1st creation~ CASEd from Robin Merriman, I changed up everything except the color combo. Here is the original and my CASE.

I entered this card into a contest Sherrill Graff is having for convention sample makers. I won last year and got paid $50 in SU products. I'm hoping to win again this year! This time the pay is tripled!!! She is an amazing woman who gives over and above what anyone could ever expect from their best friend. I am blessed to have "met" her. Well, off to finish a swap. Stay warm and have a great day!

Prayers for Jason & Charity please!

2009-08-30T15:27:00.001-04:00

Another cousin, Charity Benson, is in the ER right now hoping & praying she doesn't miscarry her unborn baby. Your prayers are coveted. Thank you all so much!

Thanks for all your prayers!

2009-08-30T15:23:00.002-04:00

Landon is doing much better. He is off of the antibiotics and the breathing & feeding tubes. He is still sleeping a lot and not eating enough, but he can come home as soon as his appetite gets up to normal. Praise the Lord! Thanks for all your prayers!

Need Prayers Please!!!

2009-08-28T10:41:00.002-04:00

My cousin & his wife had a new baby yesterday. He weighed 8 lb 1 oz and is 23 inches long. He has Strep B and one lung didn't inflate. He is on feeding tubes & oxygen. He hasn't cried yet. His parents are not allowed to touch him. This is their first baby and they are very stressed out now. I'm sure they would appreciate all the prayers they can get. If you'd like to send cards, I'll see that they get them. My address is:

Bethany Keeney
1404 Ridgeview Rd
Seven Valleys, PA 17360

A special wedding gift

2009-08-13T20:16:00.003-04:00

I made this for an order at the Amish Market where I work. The wedding invitation had a matching reception & directions card. The back side was very pretty so I tried to incorporate it into my design. I was very pleased with the way it turned out. Now, I hope the customer likes it as much as I do! Sorry for the quality of the picture, I had trouble with my computer and the lighting. I finally had to settle for the best of the bunch.

Cool new tip!

2009-08-13T18:58:00.001-04:00

Please view this post
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Then share this post with all your stampin friends.

Sorry, it's been awhile

2009-08-12T08:53:00.005-04:00

I have had a headache for a week and can't get rid of it. I hope to get into the chiropractor, but in the meantime, I have been miserable. My husband gave me a wonderful massage last night and it is better this morning.

My card class was fun last night and the ladies loved their creations! Even my mom attended and had great fun! Lara, I hope your date went well, and Carla, I hope you're feeling better. We missed you!

Today I want to share 2 quilted cards that I made. The pieces are 1 inch squares and they are folded to form a diamond star pattern. I want to stamp so bad, but haven't felt much like it. Maybe I will get to today. Have a great day you all!

Look! Another contest!

2009-08-03T06:49:00.002-04:00

Go visit Sherrill and let a comment on her blog. You will be entered to win a prize! She has 3 blogs if I found them all, but this one is to leave a comment for the drawing. There is a picture of the cutest shoe and purse! Made with SU materials~ of course!
http://www.latenightstamper1.blogspot.com

I have to take my husband to the eye Dr today , so I don't know if I'll get a new project finished or not. I'll try! Have a great day!

OK ~ Here is Class Information

2009-08-01T22:44:00.005-04:00

August 11th, 2009, we will be meeting at Patti's house in Shrewsbury, PA at 7 PM. I will have everything pre-cut for you. You will need to bring adhesive and a friend. You can also bring a snack or drink to share. The cost is $12 or $15 by mail. Space is limited, so call soon. 717-683-2162. I will let each of you know the exact address when you register. Thanks everybody! Here are the projects again~

Check this out!

2009-08-01T06:47:00.004-04:00

You could win a Big Shot........with bag.........AND 2 embossing folders!!!!! ALL this for leaving a comment, following the blog, and advertising the Midnight Madness Sketch Challenge site! How cool is that? Don't waste another minute~ Go sign up now!!!!!

This Candy is being posted as an early celebration of my blog’s speedy approach to 30,000 hits. ANYONE can join in this drawing. One lucky winner is going to be very happy with the prize giveaway, so check out what is up for grabs. You have till Aug 14th to get in on this celebration!!

FROM "STAMPIN UP"!!!!
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added to the grand prize when we hit 300 comments!3.TWO TEXTURED IMPRESSIONS EMBOSSING FOLDERS
will be added as a bonus prize only if the “Midnight Madness Sketch Challenge Logo” is posted on the winners blog's side bar. Note: you are NOT required to play in the challenges…this is a non Midnight Madness GIVE AWAY, but I do appreciate the support for our sketch challenges :)
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Stamp Class Planned!

2009-07-31T09:45:00.006-04:00

I am having a stamp class! The cost will be $12 per person and will be held in Shrewsbury, PA. You will need to contact me by the 26th of August if you plan to attend. The cost is non-refundable, but pre-cut kits will be available by mail if you can't attend. There will be an additional $3 charge if I need to ship it. I cannot pre-stamp, so you will have to substitute if you don't have a particular stamp set. Here are pictures of our August projects. I will have catalogs available and you may place an order if you wish. With a $50 order, you will receive a refund on your class fee. I can't wait to see you all! Call me @ 717-683-2162 to sign up. OR send an email to bethanykeeney@hotmail.com with your contact info. Have a great day!

Paging Michelle.......

2009-07-30T22:21:00.002-04:00

Michelle, I sent you emails and haven't heard from you. You were the winner of blog candy, but if I haven't heard from you with your shipping address by tomorrow @ 9 AM, I will be giving it to the next lady in line. I need to get this stuff out, and can't without addresses. I'll be waiting to hear from you. Thanks and have a good night!

Samples for Sherrill

2009-07-29T07:29:00.003-04:00

I have been busy creating my 20 samples for Sherrill Graff. I took them along to the market last weekend and my 5 yr old helped to cut them all out and glitter them and assemble. She loves to help! She may be my 1st recruit! I even got my mom to help when she saw the Big Shot. I decided to go with a variation of the original card. I used the new Rich Razzleberry cardstock and Cottage Wall Designer Series Paper. The background is Baroque Motif swirly in Old Olive, Ribbon is Rich Razzleberry, I used the Birds and leaves Bigz die and the Boho Blossom punch. The center is a rhinestone brad. I love these colors! I found out later that my upline, Rebekah Jensen, used the same color scheme for her samples!

Well I have to work again today, so I will cut this short. The Blog Tour is over, but, hopefully, you will all keep coming back for more ideas. Share some with me sometime too. Thanks!

The winners are......

2009-07-29T07:12:00.003-04:00

Random drawing for the Circle Circus stamp~

Cristybug said...
What great projects! Thanks for sharing.
#50 comment~

Michele said...
I love the vellum added to the cards. It gives them such an elegant look.

We are only 4 posts away from the #100 mark where someone LUCKY will receive a pack of DSP for FREE!

Thanks to all who took advantage of the $20 FREE merchandise offer! There is still time if anyone else wants in on it. I will be sending the order on Friday night.

Thank you to everyone who rode the tour! Without you, it wouldn't be possible. And thanks to all the ladies who worked hard to set it up and keep it going smoothly. We all appreciate your hard work and long hours.

A special thanks goes to Heather Wright-Porto who has worked extra hard and stayed up WAY past her bedtime on many occasions to help a lot of us get ready for this tour! She is due with her 2nd child as we speak! Blessings to you Heather! We all want to meet Luke when he arrives.

Another special thanks goes to Michelle Laycock who designed all my graphics so I could show them off to you all. I really love the look and I got so many comments about them. Thanks Michelle! You should all check out her site!

It's been fun meeting you all, now let's all go create!

Royal Blog Tour

2009-07-25T19:45:00.007-04:00

Hi all! Thanks for stopping by. I hope you are enjoying the tour. Be sure to sign up for email updates or bookmark my blog for reference later.

I am featuring the Music Expressions stamp set. First is a 12 x 12 scrapbook page with some of my wedding photos. Then we have a black/white music recital invitation on vellum.

Lastly, there is a lovely distressed card.

This stamp set can be so elegant on black/white or 'old' with the distressed look. Everything is 100% SU products. I hope you have found a ton of inspiration in this tour! Be sure to send your friends over!

I am offering Blog candy to 3 lucky winners! I will give away a free Circle Circus stamp set to one lucky non-SU demo who: leaves a comment with email info (random). The 50th person to leave a comment (with email info) will receive a sampler of all 6 new In-color ribbons ~ 1 yd each. The 100th person to leave a comment (with email info) will receive a free pack of retired DSP, and anyone placing an order of $50 will receive an extra $20 of free merchandise (your choice) from me! Remember to leave your comment and contact info! You may email it to me if you don't feel comfortable leaving it in public view. Don't forget that there are 4 tours, but you have 3 days to ride them all. I will not be changing my post until after the tour is ended. Now, on to your next stop. Goodbye!

2009-07-25T07:27:00.003-04:00

GO TO THE ROYAL BLOG TOUR HOME PAGE ON SUNDAY, JULY 26TH TO START THE ROYAL BLOG TOUR AND ENTER FOR A CHANCE TO WIN A BIG SHOT DIE CUT MACHINE!
The Royal Blog Tour is three days long, and you'll be happy it is! There are four tours - a total of 80 fabulous blogs! But wait - there's more! Blog Candy, Blog Candy, and more Blog Candy. Over 50% of the blogs on this tour are offering Blog Candy!!!!! Check the Princess list on launch day. Every name with an asterisk next to it is offering blog candy. That's not all! The Royal Blog Tour Home Page is offering their own Blog Candy. And it is -- a Big Shot Die Cut Machine!!!! Honestly - you don't want to miss this tour!
This drawing is open to all countries represented by Princesses in this tour, including Canada and Australia!

2009-07-16T08:49:00.003-04:00

Today is going to be busy, but I'm hoping to get some stamping done. I have 4 days to get my samples saved as a draft for the blog tour. I sent my FLOOD SWAP cards yesterday and the monthly swap to Cathy Bell also, so I will share them in a few days. Here is a desk set I made for a friend with retired DSP.

Favorite Christmas stamp

2009-07-14T20:44:00.004-04:00

I haven't had a chance to stamp for a few days so I'm going through pictures. I found one that I made for Christmas last year. I used the Family from the Holy Tryptich set. I love the elegance of this set. It is embossed in gold on vellum and I sewed the lace on for added effect. The star brads are not SU.

I didn't take a picture, but my box arrived from Sherrill Graff today! I was very excited. I can't wait to get started. The Cottage Wall DSP is even more beautiful up close than you can imagine! Hopefully I can get the cards finished and ready to send by next week this time. Have a good night!

Pen Pal Excursion

2009-07-13T11:33:00.017-04:00

A few weeks ago, I met my penpal in person for the first time since we began writing about 13 yrs ago. We only had a couple hours together, but it was a lot of fun! Our kids played like they've been best buddies since birth. The plan was to visit Cherry Crest Farm in Lancaster County, PA, but it rained. So, we opted for the Hands-On-House at Landis Valley instead. Here are some pictures.
Noah's raccoon puppet.

Farmer Ericson & Farmer Jonathan picking corn.

Miss Hannah and Pirate Ericson.

Gramma and the gang.

Heidi as a cashier.

Jamie Baker with a plaid look.

The grown-up version of John Ericson Baker.

Ginger grocery shopping.

Ginger gathering & packaging eggs to sell.

Devon building a model car.

Galen, Ericson, & Noah playing with model cars.

The whole group!

Thanks Paul & Bethany for bringing your family up here! I hope we can meet again sometime.

Must see~ HILARIOUS!!!!!

2009-07-12T07:32:00.003-04:00

Check out the man-made card! I think our tools are not quite as complicated but this is so funny!

Sorry!

2009-07-12T07:31:00.001-04:00

I have not been home and so I didn't get pics posted of the penpal excursion yet. I will get there, I promise!

My new blog look!

2009-07-08T22:27:00.002-04:00

The graphics are finished and installed. Thank you Michelle & Heather!!!!! I really love it!

I will post some pictures tomorrow from our trip to the Hands-On-House in Lancaster County, PA. We went there with my penpal, Bethany, and her family from TX.

Recipe 6x6 swap

2009-07-08T14:10:00.005-04:00

I joined a 6x6 recipe swap and we are doing one page every 2 months. This was my first submission for Sweets & Desserts. My recipe was Old Fashioned Apple Dumplings. I used the Washington Apple DSP and embossed apples in red. Then I printed and mounted my recipe on Bashful Blue CS and embellished with apple cores, swirly, and flower with a clear rhinestone brad. The cores were made using the round tab punch. One from each~ Certainly Celery, Riding Hood Red, and Confetti White. Tear the rounded ends off of the celery and red ones, then adhere them to the round ends of the Confetti white. Use a black Stampin' Write marker to make seeds. I actually forgot to make stems, but it looks OK I think. Pop them up with dimensionals. I CASE'd this idea from Debi Post, a former SU demonstrator from VA. Thank you Debi! Have a great day!

Bethany

My order is done!

2009-07-07T07:56:00.004-04:00

Michelle Laycock emailed me yesterday with drafts and we got it decided. Now when Heather gets time she will install it and I'll have a brand-new looking blog! I can't wait to share it with all of you. She did an AWESOME job!

Be sure to stop back from July 26th - 28th for the Royal Blog Tour. I will be offering Blog Candy!But there are requirements for you to complete first. It will be a fun time and you will see so many great things. You DON'T want to miss it!

Bethany

VBS Projects

2009-07-05T22:03:00.003-04:00

Here are some of the projects from VBS. The kids absolutely loved them! It really wasn't complicated so they pretty much did them on their own. The craft stamp pads were messy though! I loved how the little clipboard turned out! I found the giraffe picture on Google. The boys didn't want ribbons tied to the top of theirs though because that's girl stuff! And the Post-it notes on the zebra had to be replaced because they were all falling apart. I also have about 18 little tote bags left to return to Michael's because a lot of kids were on vacation or sick and didn't make it many nights. Well, have a great night!

Bethany

Happy 4th of July!

2009-07-04T07:45:00.002-04:00

Be sure to sign up to ride our next ROYAL BLOG TOUR

Good Morning everyone! Happy Fourth of July weekend! I am very excited to announce that our blog tour is only a few weeks away and the team is hoping to bring you a fantastic tour of creativity and fun! If you haven't signed up to ride the tour yet, you should stop by the blog as we have posted some fantastic interviews of some of your favorite stampers! There will be more to come and lots of surprises, so make sure you sign up to follow the blog today!

Bethany

Winged Creatures Swap

2009-07-01T23:12:00.001-04:00

This was my submission for a 'Winged Creatures swap'. Unfortunately it is lost in the mail somewhere, so no one may ever see them again. I used Basic Black, Bermuda Bay , and Whisper White. I really love the new in-colors! I am working on more swap stuff today so I will probably share tomorrow. Have a great day!

Bethany

SU Announcement

2009-07-01T08:51:00.002-04:00

Today is the day for the new catalog to be released! I will get links posted as soon as they are live (and I figure it out)! In the meantime, you can click on my SU website and download a copy there. Shoot me an email and I will be happy to send you a 'hardcopy' in the mail. SU also has 'Deal of the week' going on! This week is the scallop-edge punch for $10.99 (reg. $15.95) ! That is a great deal! Contact me to order one and make sure you take advantage of this deal for Christmas gifts! Starting July 15th you will be able to get the SU starter kit for $87, so don't you want to join my team? I have a great upline who is a big help with ideas and stuff I haven't figured out yet. We could have a lot of fun together! You can sign up online, just ask me how. stampnsew@hotmail.com

Here is a manly card using the papers from Sale-a-bration that I got FREE! SU is so charitable and giving stuff away all the time!

One more thing- Make sure to visit my blog from July 26th-28th when we will be having the Royal Blog Tour. I will have Blog Candy and you will be able to visit 4 tours full of blogs with lots of Blog Candy and ideas- all featuring the NEW catalog! I will be reminding you often so mark your calendars and DON'T FORGET!

Have a great day!
Bethany

Summer is in full swing!

2009-06-30T09:01:00.004-04:00

.....And around here that means a lot of long, hot days! We have been baling hay... and straw...and milking...and feeding more animals...and mowing grass...and hanging laundry....and eating supper at 10 pm! It is very cool to sleep at night though, so we sleep really good, just not very long! I wouldn't trade my life with anyone I know and I'm not complaining.

The fenced pen in my front yard has some 'teenage' chickens in it that are starting to look a little silly. They have feathers all over their legs and are getting scraggly looking and gangly. One of our rat terriers, Chester, (otherwise known as Houdini!), got out one night and into the fence and killed all the ducks. I was very angry and Jonathan cried because they were his ducks. Chester is looking for a new home now where there aren't any ducks or chickens.

My card for today is another sympathy card. I love the 'Thoughts and Prayers' set and it makes wonderful sympathy cards. Here is my creation in Certainly Celery, Basic Black, and embossed in white. Enjoy and have a great day!

Bethany

Birthday cards for Beth Redding

2009-06-18T18:04:00.010-04:00

Today I will post the birthday cards I made for Beth Redding as a prize. I have 4 kids with strep throat (???not diagnosed yet???) so I am keeping this post short today. I hope everyone is having a great day. The sun finally shone here for the afternoon, so I did laundry and hung it out. Now Heidi, my 5 yr old, and I are going to make quilt cards for a swap. They are a lot of fun and she loves to help me. Maybe I can sign her up as a demo under me when she is old enough.:)

So long for now!

Bethany

2009-06-17T07:19:00.007-04:00

Hi again! I thought I'd post a few Sympathy cards that I made as a prize for Beth Redding. I haven't heard that she received the package yet, so I hope I am not ruining her surprise. I also made her Birthday cards, but I will post them another day. I don't know why, but I really enjoy making sympathy cards. (Shannon do you like these? I wasn't sure if they are simple enough.) The praying hands are not SU but I think they are similar. I stamped them on watercolor paper and used aquapainters to color them. The mat was just rubbed over my Pacific Point stamp pad. The top left card is made with Refuge & Strength. I borrowed this set from my friend Lara. Thank you! I should really give it back now. The tin was decorated with Walk in the Park DSP and the Big Shot Birds n Blooms die. The middle one is embossed on vellum cardstock and colored with Stampin' Write markers. Yellow is my favorite color and So Saffron is the perfect shade. I got a new roll of ribbon before it is sold out of the last chance list. One more~ using Eggplant, Black, and the Upsy Daisy stamp set. I really like this set and it may become my new favorite. I kind of CASEd this one from my upline, Rebekah Jensen, at a workshop a while ago.

Well we are off to meet with Bethany Baker and her family at Cherry Crest Farm today. They are from Texas and have come to PA for a vacation. I have been writing to her for about 12 years and we are finally going to meet today! I will try to take pictures and post them. MAYBE I will even get some printed out and put them on a scrapbook page.......there's an idea! Have a great day!

Bethany

On a sad note......

2009-06-16T23:36:00.003-04:00

I got sad news tonight~ Hannah Garman passed away. I have been following her blog for almost a year now. She was a 5 yr old girl who had brain tumors. Her mother died from cancer about 3 years ago and left 3 kids and a husband. Hannah was told last fall that she had about 8 weeks to live. She was asked to be flower girl in a cousin's wedding but probably wouldn't be able to because the wedding wasn't till this spring. Her wish was for people to send her Christmas cards~ so the news media and radio DJ's took the idea around the world! She received boxes full of cards for months. Several thousand were delivered. Lititz, PA hosted a convoy of over 80 emergency vehicles one night and delivered many more to her. She has had it rough, but made it to be flower girl about 2 weeks ago. Tonight she went home with Jesus. I never met this little girl, but her story has touched me so much. I am crying as I write this post. If anyone wants to send her family an encouraging note of sympathy I will post their address.

Darin L Garman
704 Orchard Rd
Lititz, PA 17543-8801

Thank you all and goodnight!

Bethany

Why does my web address say "keeneyfarm"???????

2009-06-16T23:17:00.006-04:00

I live on a dairy farm! I am going to share some cute pictures from that farm tonight. We just tried to hatch ducks and chicks in an incubator.......the result 2 chicks! So we ordered some through the mail. Now we have 10 Black and Blue Swedish ducks, 26 "feather-legged" bantams, and 12 Auracaunas (sp?) I have a wonderfully handy brother who hasn't got a regular job right now. So he came over and built me a big fenced pen for them all! Thank you Jared! Love you! We also have some baby goats who are very naughty and always somewhere they shouldn't be! They are adorable though. I don't think I have pictures of any cows right now, but maybe I can post some another time. We took the baby ducks to my parent's house and left them swim in the goldfish pond last week. They had a blast but got tired out quickly. That was their first time swimming. Well, I am headed to bed. Good-night all!
Bethany

Patriotic Cards for Sgt Kimberlee Ice & her "boys"

2009-06-16T22:43:00.006-04:00

Sgt Kimberlee Ice is an SU demo who was deployed to the Middle East. She and her "boys" are over there serving our country so we can continue to have the freedoms we enjoy. Thank you from the bottom of my heart Kimberlee and company! Anyway, Kimberlee's mom thought it would be a great idea to make cards and get kits together and send over for them to create for their families at home in the States. Great idea Donna! I did some July 4th cards and sent them out. Here are a few........

Bethany

I'm finally back!

2009-06-16T22:26:00.005-04:00

My printer quit feeding paper so I hooked up a different one........and it seems it is not compatible with my camera. I tried so many times to upload pictures and save them, then they just disappear! It was very frustrating! Anyway.......I finally have the pictures of Grampa's Birthday card and my nephew's. They are not SU products, in fact the John Deere is a sticker. My dad gave me the Model A stamp. Hope you like them. I will be posting a few more tonight under different titles. Enjoy!

Bethany

And the winner is.......

2009-06-11T12:02:00.002-04:00

Today is the day promised to reveal the winner of the blog candy and Random.org decreed that it is..................Susan Hackney!!!!!! Congratulations Susan! Email me: bethanykeeney@hotmail.com to give me a shipping address.

I have a lot to do today so I will be back again later!
Bethany

Sherrill Graff hired us to be her LNS Sample Makers! ~ Complete list

2009-06-11T11:08:00.004-04:00

Here is the complete list of people hired by Sherrill Graff to make samples for her to take to convention. Be sure to check out each blog in your free time to see the lovely work they all do. Maybe you will be inspired! I will be back later today with pictures from Grampa's Birthday card.

1.Gretchen Barron gbarron56@comcast.net http://gretchenbarron.typepad.com/ 2. Barbara Dondero barbaradondero@gmail.com http://barbsstampingspot.blogspot.com/ 3.Tammy Fite stampinmama@comcast.net http://www.stampwithtammy.com/ 4. Judy Jackson JudyStamper@verizon.net 5. Mary Brown mary@stampercamper.com http://stampercamper.com/ 6.Sarah Wills sarahwills@austin.rr.com http://sarahsinkspot.blogspot.com/ 7.Selene Kempton e.selene@verizon.net http://stampinfunwithselene.blogspot.com/ 8.Virginia Killmore vkillmore@gmail.com http://virginias-website.blogspot.com/ 9. Elizabeth Sloman sloman4100@bellsouth.net http://www.mamastamper.com/ 10.Marisol Gutierrez atouchof_sol@yahoo.com http://atouchofsol.blogspot.com/ 11. Dawn Bullock Dbullock28@comcast.net http://www.stampincreations.blogspot.com/ 12.Sandi MacIver sandi_maciver@comcast.net http://www.sandimaciver.com/sandi_maciver/ 13.Stephanie Sullins stephenandsteph@earthlink.net http://owlwhimsy.blogspot.com/ 14.Susan Shields blestmomof6@cox.net http://createdwithlovebysusan.blogspot.com/ 15. Rebekah "Becky" Jensen becky@stampthat.com http://www.stampthat.com/ 16. Heidi Michel heartfeltblessings@gmail.com http://www.heartfeltblessings.blogspot.com/ 17. Barb Slaughter stamper0910@yahoo.com blog in progress 18. Lisa Milliron uniquedesignsbylisa@windstream.net http://www.uniquedesignsbylisa.typepad.com/ 19 Connie Babbert iluvstamping@columbus.rr.com http://inkspiredtreasures.com/20 Nancy Dawson nancy@centralva.net http://creativewishes.blogspot.com/21 Bethany Keeney bethanykeeney@hotmail.com http://keeneyfarm.blogspot.com/22 Kirsten Brown stampinsilly@gmail.com http://imstampinsilly.blogspot.com/23. Mary Jo Price-Williams technostamper@roadrunner.com http://technostamper.blogspot.com/
24. Elizabeth Hurst stampwithelizabeth@gmail.com http://www.animalscraps.blogspot.com/

Have a great day!
Bethany

Another Retiring Set

2009-06-08T09:17:00.004-04:00

I really liked this set when I saw it. It is so fancy and elegant looking! This card was made over a year ago for a friend's birthday. Again, I copied Andrea Walford, and stamped the image 3 times, cut each layer out and used Stampin' Dimensionals to pop it up. Oh, and LOTS of Dazzling Diamonds to make it sparkle. I really do like glittery stuff! The DSP is retired, too. I hope you all enjoy.

Today is my Grampa's birthday, so I will take the kids and we'll all meet up at my mom's and have birthday cake for him. Tomorrow I will post a picture of the card I made for him. My nephew is turning 4 today so I'll post his card, too. Have a great day!

Bethany

Going, going, going, almost gone!

2009-06-07T07:00:00.012-04:00

Today I'm going to share several cards made with the retiring set "Heartfelt Thanks". It is my favorite set right now and I am sad to see it go. But, I want you to see a few things you can do with it, so you don't miss out on getting it before it's gone. It is so versatile. On Friday, I will be showing off Father's Day cards. If any of you have made any, email them to me (bethanykeeney@hotmail.com) and I'll add them to my page. Happy Sunday!

Bethany

BABIES, BABIES, BABIES!

2009-06-06T09:29:00.008-04:00

Well, I just became Aunt Beth for the 3rd time in a month~ and they are ALL girls! Brooklyn Mae, Lindsay Mae, and Clarrissa Irene all arrived safely and very healthy. I will post pics in a couple days (when I have some). Since it seems like babies are the theme right now, here are 3 pictures of cards I have done recently for babies. Some are retired SU and some are generic paper, embellishments, etc. I hope you like them! Bethany

As promised..........

2009-06-05T07:40:00.008-04:00

I'm back with a scrapbook page!

After his wife of 50+ years died in June of 2002, my Grampa was lonely. In May of 2005, he got remarried to his sister-in-law whose husband had passed away in 1990. They are like teens and so romantic. It is sweet to watch how they snuggle and whisper together! She has Alzheimer's and just turned 8o, so her mind is not very sharp and she gets frustrated. Kids and pictures are always a big hit with her though. I made them an 8x8 scrapbook about 2 years ago, and I add pages here and there. They love it! This is my next submission.

I also fulfilled the Late Night Stampers challenge~ Embossing! I used Tea Party DSP, Basic Black CS, and Pink Pirouette CS. The swirly from Baroque Motifs is embossed in white, and the sentiment from "Best Yet" stamp set on the tag is embossed in black. The hearts are punched with the "Love you Much" punch, and I added a "Pretties" layered flower and filigree brad. The "Top Note" die was used to give the photo some spice. There are tiny rhinestone brads around the frame of the journal entry.

Let me know what you think! I am really enjoying all the comments you are leaving. Now, today I must get the patriotic cards out to Kimberlee who is in the Middle East with her "boys". She is an SU demo and is on active duty, so we are sending her LOTS of cards and card kits for her group to make and send home to their families. (Her mother's idea, aren't mother's so sweet?) If you want to get involved, leave me a comment and I'll send you the info.

Have a great day!

Bethany

Thank you Heather Wright-Porto & Blog Candy!

2009-06-04T18:46:00.006-04:00

You did a great job! The best part........... it didn't take me any time at all. HeHeHe! I have figured out a few things today and it really is pretty simple.

The next card I am showing you is made from my favorite stamp set~ Heartfelt Thanks. I changed it up later though and turned it into a wedding card. This is my version of "shabby-chic". Hope you like it!

As a 'Grand-opening' celebration for my blog, I am offering a scallop-edge punch to one lucky person who leaves a comment on this post. Share the link with your friends and be sure to leave me your email address so I can get in touch with you. I will announce the winner next Thursday, June 11th. And, the first 5 people who use the button on the side-bar to place an order from the 'Last-Chance' list, will receive a special gift from me. Thank you all! Tomorrow I will have a scrapbook page for you.

Bethany

Sooooooooo Excited!!!!!

2009-06-03T23:11:00.005-04:00

I was hired by Sherrill Graff to create 20 sample cards!!!!! I am so excited! My cards are going to convention! I will probably never get there, but my artwork is going. I may not sleep tonight........that is so cool! My direct upline, Rebekah Jensen, and another team member, Heidi Michael, both got a spot too. Here is the card that won her approval. It scored 8.5 out of 10. I CASE'd this from Andrea Walford. Enough bragging now.......Goodnight!

Bethany

New Blog

2009-05-30T23:54:00.000-04:00

I am going to close my eyes and jump in! Thank you to Marisol Gutierrez for helping me with this project. I learn quickly, so I hope to get this "blogging thing" down pat. In the meantime, bear with me please.

I worked on a swap today but I'm not sure if I'm allowed to post before the hostess receives them. So, I'll err on the cautious side and make you wait! This card was for a swap I did a few weeks ago. It uses Tea Party DSP, Oval scallop punch, Oval Bigz die, STAMPS~ En Francais covered with vellum, and the flowers were stamped on the vellum with Watercolor Wonder Crayons. A piece of taffeta ribbon and Vanilla Hodgepodge completes the look. I hope you all enjoy!

Bethany