Branch Out!

Hi there!

Well, here it is - dark again! I didn't get my pics taken until dusk so .... I'm hoping this one works! I apologize for the quality ... guess I've learned my lesson!

I have a new set from Stampin' Up! called Branch Out!!! It is kinda whimsical! can be used for any season! I rather like it!!!! this is a two-step stamp set... has snowflakes, bird house, butterflies, bird, swing leaves! Too cute! I also used the new eyelet border punch on the DSP although it's a bit hard to tell here!

Here's a sample .... I'll post another one tomorrow!

enjoy!

Ruthie

TIME!!!!

Hey!
Time got away from me today!
Did housework; finished preparing lesson for Small Group; made cards with a friend; did laundry..... and I didn't have time to take pics of a couple cards I made with a new set! So - I'm keeping you in suspense! I'll post tomorrow - probably in the afternoon!
See you then!
Blessings!
Ruthie

Scallop Die Cut

Good Afternoon Everyone!

You'll never guess where I was first thing this morning! I went to town for PEDICURE, and a trim of my slow-growing hair. I had this Pedi booked for 2 months - my treat to myself come February - to beat the winter blahs! Oh! It feels sooooo good! The driving wasn't bad when I came home around 11...but it looks worse out there now!

Have you ever decided to make a card, had a plan in mind, but ended up far away from that plan? And wondered how you got there? Well! That happened to me last night! I sometimes find the "creative bug" biting me late in the evening when I should be thinking about going to bed!

Anywhoooo! I had seen a design challenge that I wanted to try so... picked up this scallop die cut and thought I would work with it! Needless to say, this card is so far off the mark it's crazy! But I love how it turned out! SO - I guess you could say I did my own design challenge - without even knowing it! ;)

Hope you enjoy!

Have a cozy day inside!

Let the creative juices flow!

Ruthie

4 X 4 Pocket Silhouettes

Hi everyone!

Wasn't it great to have some sunny, warmer weather today?

But - I hear the groundhog has said there will be 6 more weeks of winter yet! Did we ever think otherwise?

Here is a simple card I made a while ago ... 4X4 size using the set Pocket Silhouettes... I really like this set for making this size card... you will find this set on page 86 in the Catty - the price is a very reasonable $22.95.

Sale-A-Bration is now on! - until the end of March '09 ... for every $60.00 purchased before S & H and Taxes ,you may order a free item from the SAB booklet. When you hostess a workshop of at least $350.00, you'll receive a free SAB item in addition to the hostess benefits!

I'm holding a workshop this coming weekend - if anyone wants to add an order to that workshop you may call or email me before Friday, February 6th.

Have a wonderful Tuesday! {storm and all!}

Joy and Peace!

Ruthie

ALLELUIA!

Hi All!

This eveing was an exciting one for me!

My Devotional Website -

This Is The Day -

was accepted into the

Internet Cafe's Top 100

Christian Women's blogs!

Into the top 10 for the category "Cup Ovefloweth" ... which inspires one to have a closer relationship with our Lord!

Thank You! - to everyone who voted for me!

To God be the Glory!

You may click on the link at the right to check out the Cafe and the other sites!

I made this card a couple nights ago using a new set from Our Daily Bread Designs. The set is called "He Is Risen"...

the color is more vibrant in "real life"!

I used Kiwi Kiss for the background CS --- just a basic layout! I also used the Cuttlebug as you can see!

The Cross of Spikes is a very real reminder of what Jesus did for mankind!

Have a wonderful day!

Blessings to yah!

Ruthie

Psalm 118:24