Christmas Clue Game 2010

That is the name of the new swap I joined for Christmas. Only 1. I learned my lesson of joining too many due at the same time.

So this clue game is like the one I made Poe and The Raven for. Only Christmas theme. I wanted to have/get some Christmas cards and figured this would be an easy way to get alot of them at once. I dont think im going to play the game this time though like I did with the Literary Theme Clue Game from before.

Im also going to make a Holiday LTC card to give away in a few things im mailing out, including an AQ secret santa swap I am in. And if time im going to carve an image to make Christmas cards, to put in those same mailings. If you want one let me know and I will make you one. :)

Oh, my card for this swap is called Christmas Clue Game 2020: Location: Whoville. Im not really happy with the coloring of the card, my thumbprint on the back, etc.. Haha! But its done and mailed. Not all my work is going to be that great. Im trying to find more detailed images to carve to try and get better at it but I dont believe im getting much bettter than where im at now. But im starting to release some of the pressure I put on myself to be great cause a few cards I put out were exceptionaly good. And I just keep reminding myself of some of the cards I do get and how not as good they are ( that is being nice Haha ).

I havent done a private trade in awhile and if my Christmas turns out good im going to try one again. Or end up waiting until I have a cool card again. :)

Second card for Swap

In an attempt to make sure we all get the complete alphabet I signed up to make another card for the alphabet animal swap. Of course that is still no guarentee. And im not the only one. I can only hope that now we will get a complete set.

It is still in the lines of the H card but my mind was on a roll of collages I guess. Hahaha.

So here is the D card. For Blue Duck.

It's been awhile...Wow.

I guess ive been busy. But I have been working on crafts and stuff. I have Mary's advent done and in a box ready to be mailed. I will be mailing that to Janie and hoping she can deliver.

I also made another card and am almost done with another and have joined a couple more swaps for the next few months AND started my own tracker. I tried once before but only got 3 people so I decided to cancel it and try again at a later date. Which I have not for that them, Sideshow Banners, but I did start another, World of Warcraft. So we will see what happends. If this one doesnt take im giving up hosting my own. If it takes off I will retry the sideshow banner one later 2011 summer.

Im also working on a new contest. I have my fabric, my patterns, and all my supplies to start work on it. I will keep you informed of when that one comes ready.

Winter is here people. UGH!!

Find A Grave

I came across this site by accident one day. www.findagrave.com

It is a very cool site for memorials to passed away loved ones. I had fun searching for relatives. Then I had fun sending emails trying to get 'ownership' of my families memorials and finally taking pictures of headstones and adding pics to the memorials. I havent heard back from anyone about transferring the memorials but im ok with that as I can still add pics and/or sponser them. If I want to make corrections or add info I have to email the creator and ask them to add the info but I havent gone that far yet.

Long story short I have read alot of FAQ and sent a few emails and etc...and as for now im leaving ownership as is. Quote taken from the FAQ: 'The ultimate goal should be to have meaningful, accurate memorials that honor those who have passed away, regardless of who created the memorial or who maintains it'.

If you have any questions feel free to email me and I will tell you what I know. This was just a short intro to the site, my part in it, and so you can go look up relatives and whatever.

Also I have no idea who Keith Justus is or any information on him or why he is making memorials for our family (alot of people on this site do it just for a hobby). I have emailed him but he has not responded yet.

Anyway...have fun. Click around in there and most importantly leave a virtual flower to let me know you visited or at least email me and tell me what you think.

In Limbo

I feel like im in limbo right now.

I am going to Texas in a couple weeks and have some stuff I have to mail there before I go so I dont have to deal with it flying. Im not even ready.

I have a card due, a box to trade, and 6 dz cookies to make for someone (yes, she did it again, My Mother told someone again)

So im going to bake my ass off the next two weeks for the 6 doz cookies AND im going to try a new recipe my cousin shared with me. Pumpkin Cream Cheese Muffins. Doesnt that sound freakin' delicious? They are actualy a pumpkin spiced muffin with a cream cheese/powdered sugar filling. Mmmmmmmm...Im going to share them with co-workers so they can feel the love too. Well really its so me and Bubs dont eat our selves silly. I love to bake but eating the stuff is what makes us so plump. Ha.

Time to get motivated and organzied!!

Oh and I got some really nice papers for Mary's Advent calendar. I need to get on that too. :)

Well I only work 3 days next week so I need to stay focused and should be able to get most of it done. If only the internet was so addictive. Hahaha!

LTC Break

I am taking a break from LTC's.

I am missing scrapbooking and sewing and playing around with other crafts so much im having anxiety over these darn trading cards. Hahaha. One BIG problem is feeling like there is this expectation to do a great card that impresses people on my trading site. I can not live up to that, I dont want to live up to that, and it spoiled the fun of doing the cards for me.

So as of now im not making anymore for awhile, including the Carrie card.

And honestly I feel GREAT with my decision. :)

And another positive that can only mean more blog posts about cool things im making. Hahahaha YEAH!!!

Ugh!

With the kitchen in shambles, the Carrie card kicking my butt, and just lack of motivation I havent done crap lately. :(

I havent forgotten Mary and her cool advent calendar. I did make a sample one for practice and I think they are pretty cool. Small but very cool.

The Carrie card is due in 2 weeks so im going to get that done, even if I dont like it. And then get back to business!!

:)Tess