Odds and Sods and a Few Pics

Today was a Good Day - Chores and Some Pics

Today was a good day. The sun was shinning and the list of chores not that long. Latley we have had a lot of rain and the days that have been good well you guessed it I was stuck indoors working. I have been trying to get at the backyard for the last couple of weeks with no luck. All the plants have been sitting there itch'n to find there new homes. And frankly I want the backyard finished so I can enjoy it.

Unfortunately my hands have not been very co-operative. You see I am having a bad case (going for x-rays to confirm) of carpal tunnel in both writs and in fact it is in my arms and hands. So, I haven' t been able to do a lot the past 4 weeks. Honestly it has been tough and I have been very crabby, wouldn't you if all you could do it sit there. I haven't felt at all creative, the pain has been too much and constant. In fact I have a whole punch of new items from Stampin Up that I have wanted to get at but waiting. Today I said enough and I sucked it up and worked on the garden, of course my wonderful husband had to help me. Basically lifting pots, digging holes, moving things here and there. Sometimes I think he thinks I am getting him to move things just just for the fun of it. You know the old move the piano here the plane there. (I was doing a photo shoot couple of years ago using the company jet, and kept having them move it a few feet.)

Anyway here are some pics from today.

Enjoy drop me a line let me know what you think.

J

I am really into container gardening, our backyard is not very big,
and I find these easy to do any very decorative.

This is my wonderful husband, after I stopped bugging him
doing what he loves to do, can you guess?

This is our BIG garden, it probably measures three feet by two feet, but its all ours!

More container gardening this time it is herbs.

This is our new patio furniture, which we love but frankly I would never order from Sears they have terrible customer service. One of the responses that I received back regarding a complaint was:

"We have documented your concerns regarding this experience for internal review and future product consideration, as it is through comments such as yours that help us to stay in touch with our customer's needs and to improve our service and standards."

I have ye to hear from anyone.

These are the Arctic Poppies in our front yard, when I first planted these I had two - three buds, today I have 14 coming in. These poppies last maxim 3-4 days, and yes they are this bright it looks so fake.

Tiffany White Wedding Invitation

The Beauty of Turquoise & White give this Wedding Invitation a Crisp Fresh Look.

I have had this package of card stock for I am sure a year and have never opened it, and I thought to myself wouldn't this be a good colour for a wedding invitation. I mean it so reminds me of Tiffany's in New York City see here but of course a little brighter. It can't be just any invitation it has to be different, only two colours, Whisper White and Tempting Turquoise.

I am so love'n this, what a combination Tempting Turquoise and Whisper White how can just two colours say so much! For this Invitation I used only SU product from Whisper White Card Stock, Tempting Turquoise Card Stock; Friendly Words and Friends 24-7 Stamp Set and from the Occasions Mini Catalogue 5/8" Satin Ribbon Whisper White.

Wedding Invitation Monogram

Pocket Invitation

Wedding Invitation Slides Out of the Top of the Pocket

Invitation out of the Pocket

Close up of the Front of Invitation

When I look in your eyes I delight in your being and when you take my hand I delight in our being together.


I just love these dried flowers they are so beautiful


Save-the-Date Card

Close-up of the Save-the-Date and Monogram

Close up of Pocket Invitation Monogram

I will be designing other piece that will match this in the next week check back or for those who haven’t yet don’t forget you can opt to subscribe for e-mail updates through FeedBlitz - just click the little icon on the top right hand corner of my sidebar under Wedding Invitations.

Garden of Life Wedding Invitation

2009 Wedding Colors This Year, Go Bold!

As we all know white is the traditional colour for a wedding dress but brides are getting creative and want to throw caution to the wind by using more contemporary colours for their big day. In 2007 and 2008 some of the most popular colours were lilac with purple tones, chocolate and soft greens (one of my favorites) the trend for 2009 continues with the added explosion of colours that are fresher, brighter and even using quirky colour combinations. Colours for 2009 are far more out there than in past years, more exotic, brighter and more luminous, can you say exotic Moroccan Bedouin.

The key is to create a mood and the mood is exotic glamour using a bold hit of colour without going overboard. How can you do this, it's easy, keep the main areas of the wedding understated and classic, then add extravagant touches using the colours of your choice. How do you start this why the best way to do this is with your wedding invitation. Get your guests intrigued from Save-the-Date card to your table linens, its all about the design and the colour.

Here is my design for red and pink - an unexpected and quirky color combination that works well together for the centerpieces or bridesmaids outfits but it all starts with the invitation. Let me know what you think.

Supplies:

Stamp Set: Garden of Life from Papertrey Ink see here
Paper: Pink Pirouette Card stock (SU); Real Red Card stock (SU); and Whisper White Card stock (SU)
Ink: Classic Ink Real Red (SU)

RGB Colour Settings: Classic Ink Real Red R-213 G-048 B-065

NOTE: Stampin' Up (SU)

Garden Of Life Invitation with Belly Band

Garden Of Life Invitation with Belly Band

When you move the belly band over it reveals the flap which when closed has the flower stamped inside; added just a little added touch.

Garden Of Life Belly Band

Interior or Invitation

Sneak peak at the inside of Invitation, you can see the 1/2 hole punch on flap and the flower stamped on the other.

Inside Invitation

Invitation Inside with Reply Card and Driving Directions

Invitation Inside with Reply Card and Driving Directions (close-up)

Invitation Inside with Belly Band




I will be designing other piece that will match this in the next week check back or for those who haven’t yet don’t forget you can opt to subscribe for e-mail updates through FeedBlitz - just click the little icon on the top right hand corner of my sidebar.