How To Loose Your Mojo In 4 Hours Or Less

WARNING: Picture heavy.

I am sure there are many recipes for this, but I came up with one all my own :o)

1. Pick your paper, a brand new die, basic embellishments and perfect image the day before. Make sure the die fits the size card. Spritz the flat non-shimmer paper with the Angel glitter spray so it shines like the other paper and let it dry over night.

2. Cute die shape. Making sure it comes out just about perfect the first time. (make sure to notice all the holes that DON"T need to be nudged out, this is important for the finale step) Realize that you cut it in the wrong color.

3. Cut the die with the correct paper. Work on this for 20 or so minutes because this time it will not cut well for some reason. Finally try a metal shim to help it along. This WILL work.

4. In the process of accomplishing step 3, you MUST warp both the metal shim and brand new die.

5. Attempt to attach die cut and realize that although it fits the bottom layer, it definitely will not fit on top of the other layers.

6. Find another new die and image that fits inside and with the paper.

7. Stamp image a MINIMUM of 3 times all of which are not correct. This step works perfectly when the first time the complete image does not stamp, the second image gets a black mark and the third time is to close to the edge of the paper to fit inside the die.

8. Decide that it is better to cut the die first and then add the image, cut the die, making sure it cuts perfectly in one try. Remove die and find out that ink got on the die when placing it on top of one of the previous images.

9. Cut out 2 more times after cleaning the die. Look at it on the pattern paper and decide to use an oval underneath to see the design better. You will NOT find an oval die that fits, so you must settle for the best you can find.

10. Start making the front of the card to encourage yourself. But do remember not to attach the image before coloring.

11. FINAL STEP: Decide it is best to clear off desk and put some items away before trying to color image. NOW is when you see why the die would not cut correctly the second time. All the tiny "holes" that popped out easily on the wrong color paper got stuck in the tiny holes of the die and you did not remove them before trying to cut again. Spend at least 30 minutes poking them out, which is very difficult because the paper is really stuck in the holes from forcing the 2nd cut to work.

***NOTE: It is very important to use a fine sewing needle for the last step so that you can make sure to poke your fingers several times as you try to force the paper out of the die.

Now if you followed these directions properly, your head is now spinning and your back is sore from bending over your die cutting machine to long. Soooo...you decide to do something that is absolutely fool proof and you have never messed up before: take a nap.

Today, the mailman is in the neighborhood much later than usual and all 3 of your dogs bark the whole time until the sound his jeep fades away (this will take exactly 22 minutes). At this point you finally doze off and the phone rings. It is your husband who called to say he is coming home early, which happens as often as Easter falls on a Monday. NOW, at this point, you have failed at your fool proof napping!

NEXT DAY (the good one): Slept well...get up at 4:30 with hubbie...daughter calls to say the grandson is sick, can you babysit for 11 hours today...tell her of course you can...grumble words you can't type into you blog on the way to the shower...have extra time so take photos of yesterday's accomplishments since it will be the only thing that can possibly be posted on your blog for the next couple of days...Now it's late...rush out the door...start to silently daydream about a 2 year old who is not sick to his stomach and naps all day...see flashing blue lights in your rear view mirror...speeding...licence and registration please...finally dig out registration and hand over your "I have to keep this photo hidden" licence...wait...he starts back to the car as you prepare your self for the dreaded word "ticket"...suddenly the words "just a warning hits your ears...YEAH!!! Thank you, thank you!!! IT IS GOING TO BE A GOOD DAY!
 
I hope you have a great day too!!!
HUGS, Sandy O

Just For Fun

Aggg...As I said the other day, my camera is giving me fits. On a good note, my husband said I can go and buy another one. So that is one of the things I am going to do on Saturday.

I did make another Christams card I so wanted to share with you,....but...until then, I have bookmarked these 3 videos that I thought I would share with you.  You are sure to get more than a chuckle out of these!

This one you may have seen before but if you are like me, you won't be able to get enough of it.



This next one made me laugh when the culprit was found.  
Since this one is not on You tube, there was not link to imbed it into the blog. Here is the link though.

LINK

Last but not least, here is another one that is not on You Tube. So here is another link.

LINK

I hope these brought a smile to your face today.

HUGS, Sandy O

Blog Award

I was blessed to recieve this blog award from the following blogers. Thank You! so very much ladies.
Kelli
Elizabeth
Cathie
Susan

Thank you so much ladies :o) >>> big hugs

7 things about myself
1. I am getting into, not only egg art, but making itty bitty paper flowers (about the size of 1/5th a dime) will post some soon

2. I have 3 pup, 2 chihuahua's and a doxie (who is vcery active and keeps me busy)

3. I married my high school sweetie and we have been married for 26 wonderful years

4. ummm...I am currently trying to think of 3 other things to share

5. I love flowers but and terrible at growing them. Finally decided on a Day Lily garden since they need very little attention but bloom beautifully

6. I am recovering from a 2 month hospital stay and, as of last week, can walk normal and walk up and down stairs without pain meds >>> Yeah!

7. I am blessed to be able to babysit my 19 month old grandson 2 days a week (Tues and Wed) and have not been able to craft like I want to. I have to rest on Thursdays, he is soooooo active, lol

I am passing this award to the following blogs:

Lisa
Ellie
Amy
Lorraine
Laurie & Kel
Tracey
Ettan (fantasic designer, he offer most for free, and a wonderful person)
Theresa

Please check out all the wonderful blogs :o)

Will be back later with a card I was able to finally make, lol

Hugs,

Live Feed Of Mom Eagle and Her Babies

Live TV : Ustream

Have any of you been watching this? I saw the link on a blog that I follow and have been stuck to it since. I have never seen a baby eagle before. Since it is a live feed, I keep it open all day and check it out everytime I am near the computer, lol. These babies are sooooooo cute! They are so incredably white and fluffy with tiny little black eye masks, lol. Hope you can get a peak of them in the rare moments that mom is not hidding them under her ;o) Maybe you'll even catch when she feeds them!

Hugs,