Winner Winner, Chicken Dinner...

Just kidding - no chicken dinner. Sorry. I'm terribly mean sometimes!

(Although, there might be a winner in here someplace!)

Let's talk about a sticky subject...

A few posts ago, I asked you all to share your adhesive favorites with me.

I had a total of 19 comments. The favorite seemed to be the ATG guns.

My friend Dawn, has the monster gun with the really agressive tape, but it seems that most of you have the smaller pink gun that you can get at the big box stores or on-line.

Heads Up! Enabler alert regarding the pink guns!

My friend Patti (the other Patti Sue) says that she gets her refills from Joan's Gardens.

Patti says that Joan runs specials from time to time, and sells them at "buy one get one for $1" prices - WOWZA!!!

Can't beat that with a stick!

Other favorites listed by the smartest readers in the world were Red-Line tape, Scor-tape, two sided tape, Tombow Tape Runner, Glossy Accents, Glue Gun, DUCK glue stick (Stef says it's fabulous), Scotch Quick Dry Adhesive, Mod Podge, White Glue, E-Z Runner, Aileen's Tacky Glue,

and my favorite answer (thanks Maria) was....anything and everything!

That's what I use!

I hope that these answers helped you make some sticky decisions!

So, on to the winner of the itty-bitty blog candy!!!

Yvonne Russell!

You are the winner of the itty-bitty blog candy!

Please e-mail me at mamagilliam@gmail.com with your mailing information!

(Don't hurt yourself jumping up and down, 'cause it is truly a 'just for fun' candy,

and truly is itty-bitty!)

Tune in tomorrow for the next itty-bitty candy question!!!

Thanks for stopping by!

Hugs,

Patti J.

Oops!

Good Morning!

It's another week, and it looks like Mother Nature is going to blast us tomorrow and Tuesday...!

Today brings another challenge at Craft Your Passion Challenges.

The theme for Challenge #40 is: Let's Tie One On...

(Use Ribbon, lacing, or anything you can tie on).

For this week's challenge, I was given one of Corrine's CocoDingo images to work with.

When I first looked at this Corrine's Rockette, I just couldn't decide what sentiment to use with her. I suddenly remembered this TAC (Angel Company) sentiment, and it SO fit her expression! She just looks to me like she is saying "Oops, I forgot to get milk at the store", or "darn, I forgot it was your birthday".....

She was a joy to color - used my Copics!

I'd love to see YOUR card entered in the challenge this week at Craft Your Passion!!!

I can't wait to see what you create!

Thanks so much for stopping by!

Have a great Monday - Patti J.

Wings of Hope...

Good morning fellow stampers!

As it is Sunday, it's time for the first challenge of 2011 at Stampin' Sisters in Christ!

The two week break has been very much appreciated,

but I think we are all happy to be back in our regular routines.

Our very talented sister, Chris, is the challenge hostess this week.

Our sponsor for this weeks challenge is Simon Says Stamp -

we greatly appreciate their continued support!

The Scripture that Chris has chosen for us is:

May the Lord repay you for what you have done. May you be richly rewarded by the Lord, the God of Israel, under whose wings you have come to take refuge.

~Ruth 2:12

Chris' challenge for us today, is to create a card or project which includes wings.

My card features a beautiful butterfly - when I think of wings, my mind immediately turns to butterflies and angels.

Please head over to the Stampin' Sisters in Christ Challenge Blog, to see what wonderful words of wisdom Chris has left for us! While you are there, you can check out the beautiful creations of my DT sisters! I've been peeking, and I guarantee that you'll love what you see!

Stamps by Gina K. Designs. All coloring is done with pencils and mineral spirits.

Can't wait to see what YOU create...

I'm looking forward to seeing your 'wings' this week!!!

Hugs and blessings,

Patti J.

Young Love.....

Today, I have another card for One Crazy Stamper Challenge Blog.

They have two guest designers each month, so sadly, this is my last card for them.

It's been fun using their stamps, and playing along!

Again, if you haven't been over to One Crazy Stamper to shop, you should check them out!

The theme that I was asked to use was "Love".

I chose this adorable image by Penny Johnson, called "Love Bubbles".

It was SO incredibly fun to color - I love it!

All coloring was done with Copic markers. Flowers-Hobby Lobby, Heart Punch-Martha Stewart, Nesties, Dotted DP-The Angel Company, Sakura Starburst Clear Glitter Pen

Hope you like it -

I have to smile everytime I catch a glimpse of these cuties

sharing their ginger ale!

Have a wonderful Friday, and be sure to stop over at the One Crazy Stamper Challenge blog to see what the other fabulous designers have created for you today!

Hugs,

Patti J.

Another Question (& an itty-bitty blog candy) for the Smartest Readers in the World!

Good morning!

It's actually a very nice day in Missouri for being January!

I wanted to thank you all for your 'printer' help a few weeks ago!

Being that I limited my budget to 'way low' for this, I think I did well!

All but one of my printers have been HP's, and I've always had good luck,

so I did end up with another HP.

The one tip that you all gave me, was that I should have a printer that fed from the back,

so that the paper didn't have to go 'around' anything to feed.

I ended up with a back-feeding printer/scanner combo that is wireless.

It is doing a great job, and although our wireless is pretty slow here, the nice copies and jamless print jobs are well worth the wait!

The paper/cardstock feeds very well, the copy quality is good, and are you ready for this?

At Office Max, it was under sixty bucks!!!!

Cool!

Thanks SO much for your help!

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Which brings me to today's order of business.........

Adhesive!

I'm curious to know what adhesives you all use.

I have actually received hand made cards in the mail that fall apart

when I pull them out of the envie.

I've also created cards, and put them in my stash.

Months later, when I go to send them to someone, I have to add glue dots to all corners

to keep them intact.

So...my question to you is:

What adhesive do you use that STAYS stuck even after several months of

being in a box, pile, basket, etc.???

I'll be giving away an 'itty-bitty' blog candy to one special someone

whose name I draw from comments from today's post.

If you are a blog follower, you can comment twice, for two entries!

Auntie Em was my last itty-bitty candy winner!

She won some clear stamps from the dollar bins at JoAnne's crafts.

All righty - can't wait to hear your answers!!!!

Winner of the 'itty bitty candy' will be chosen on Monday - good luck!

Meet Rosie... the Wonder Granddaughter-dog!

Last Thursday afternoon, DD and I had an adventure!

I got an email from her mid-afternoon, saying, very simply,

"get your shoes on and come meet me NOW"!!!

So, having a reputation of always doing what I am asked or ordered to do,

I got my shoes on, used the restroom (thank heavens!), and went to meet DD.

It seems we were on our way to meet (and bring home) our little Rosie.

All photos by Small Town Girl

Before I continue with my story, keep in mind that approximately 1 mile from our home is a wonderful no-kill shelter....

DD and I met in a town about 30 min. south of here, and drove from there.

I didn't clock it, but I think it was about a 1.5-2 hour trip each way.

We began on a two lane highway, which turned into a narrow two lane road, complete with one way bridge, which turned into a gravel road, turning into a narrower gravel road with one lane bridge.

The road continued to narrow, the gravel became smaller, and less, and suddenly we were on a mud road.

The mud road then became narrower, until it was very nearly a one lane road.

The last of the directions given to us was to look for the black dented mailbox.

Lol... If I would have had to turn around, I would have needed clean clothes!

(Did I mention how happy I was that I took that restroom break???)

My goodness!

Oh, and did I mention that it was threatening to rain?

Yup, and the water was already up to the edge of the road/er... mud from the last time it had rained!

(Now can you see why I'm glad that I took time to use the restroom???)

Anyway, we had a great day - we laughed a lot, met and fell in love with Rosie, and now DD has a partner in crime!

Rosie was found, nearly dead, and this stray program ended up with her. She is a tough little cookie, which is why she ended up being named Rosie (as in the famous Riveter)!

The stray program took excellent care of her, and she was such a sweetie when we saw her.

There were a total of 42 dogs in this yard, and by the time we left with Rosie, there wasn't an inch of our clothing that wasn't covered in red muddy pawprints and hair of many lengths and colors!

Rosie's first stop after leaving her foster momma was the vet, where DD had her checked out thoroughly.

She's perfect! Her disposition and personality are so sweet, and she is SO smart! Now, I know that being grandma makes me a bit partial, but she really is smart! She is already sitting on command, and with hand signals, she's learning 'down', and knows to sit until DD tells her it's okay to eat when food is put into her dish. She was already totally dedicated to DD by the time we got home last Thursday. Amazing how fast they bonded!

All in all, DH and I are very sure that Rosie is a 'keeper'! We already cannot imagine life without her, and can't wait until next weekend when we get to doggie-sit while DD flies out of state for a half-marathon race! I'm sure you can expect to endure more photos, as she's only 10 lbs. and about 4.5 months old. We'll simply have to update as she grows!

Thanks for being patient, and letting me brag!!!

I'd love to hear what you think about her!!!

Hugs,

Patti J.

Happy New Year!

Happy New Year!!!

2011? Oh my goodness!

It's been a very busy 'week after Christmas' for me - how about all of you?

I'm not sure where the time goes!

We had the excitement of getting a new grand-dog on Thursday! DD has adopted a darling Jack Russell and Cairn Terrier Mix. I will try to post some pictures tomorrow. I know I am partial, but she is one smart little pup! Melissa already has her sitting, staying, and is working on her bringing her leash when she needs to go outside. She's been named Rosie, after the famous Riveter, since she's a tough little cookie. She was a 'dumped' dog, and nearly died. She is up to a whopping 10 lbs! Stay tuned for photos!

Okay, we interrupt the above commercial to bring you official business:

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I was very excited to be invited to be a Guest Designer

for One Crazy Stamper Challenge Blog, for the month of January!

What a fun bunch of DT gals, and they are SO amazingly talented! I'm still pinching myself for being invited to join them this month!

If you've never been shopping at the One Crazy Stamper store, you must go...now!!! What fun!

Their challenge this week is an open theme challenge.

For my card today, I chose to use this darling Magnolia, Princess Tilda stamp. I wish you could see her sparkles! I went over her in many places with clear stickles, and she sparles beautifully! You might want to enlarge the picture so the glitteryness shows!

Oh, and I am proud to say that ALL coloring, even the hair (!!!) was done using copics!

The CS is Bazzill, and the dotted DP is The Angel Company. Butterflies are punched from a Martha Stewart punch. The sentiment is Hero Arts.

I'll be back with another project later in the week for One Crazy Stamper, so be sure to check back! I'd love to see YOUR projects, so head over and enter the challenge! I'll be by to check out your creations!!!

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I am also very flattered and excited to be a Guest Designer this month for Craft Your Passion Challenges!!!

Craft your passion has digital images by Lauretta's Digital Stamps, and Cocodingo's Digital Stamps.

If you have never been over to visit at Craft Your Passion, that's another 'must go'!!! Their challenges are so creative, and their digi's are adorable!

The challenge this week at Craft Your Passion, is an open theme as well.

I was asked to use an image by Lauretta, and I chose to use her Scotty Dog. I thought that this Basic Grey DP would be a perfect background for her darling dog. I added a bit of glossy accents to Scotty's 'raincoat' (since we've had so much rain this winter), to give it a bit of shine! Again, the shine doesn't show, so feel free to enlarge the photo so you can see the shine!

Coloring is done with pencils and LOMS, and Sharpie's. Sentiment is from The Angel Company.

I'll be looking forward to seeing YOUR creations! Hop on over and link them up, and I'll be by to see you soon!!!

Well, dear friends - that's all I have for you today.

I wish you all a wonderful 2011, full of happiness and good health.

Hugs and blessings,

Patti J.