Pretty Pickin's

2013-01-25T08:13:00.001-05:00

Well once a year is better than not at all right? Here is the card I came up with today after my mother ordered a birthday card. It is for an 18 yr old who loves to stamp and scrapbook. Think she'll like it? It was CASEd but I added all the sparkles to make it prettier. I was happy with the way it turned out.

Valentine's Day is coming!

2012-01-21T10:41:00.008-05:00

My kids wanted to do a Valentine exchange for school and for teachers so here is what we came up with. All of these are CASED from someone out there on the WWW and I collect them on Pinterest. Then we print the picture and change it up to suit our inventory of DSP, stamp sets, etc. The ones for the students are 3x4 or close. Enjoy!

This is a large and small version of the same CASE.

This one was super simple and quick but I love the contrast.

This was a fun way to use scraps.

Glitter paper really jazzed this one up quickly!

And this is my personal favorite. My 12 yr old chose this and made it by himself for his Science teacher. I did cut paper for him on the tabletop cutter but he made the card alone.

Go enter this great giveaway!

2011-12-16T16:05:00.002-05:00

I'll make it easy, the whole thing is hyperlinked so click anywhere!

Nikon D90 Giveaway | Oh So Posh Actions

Here is how to enter the giveaway:
* Post about this giveaway on your facebook, blog, or twitter account, feel free to use the picture above as a visual
* Come back here and leave a comment in the comment section and include the link where you posted
* PLEASE ONE ENTRY PER PERSON
* I have to moderate some comments so if you don’t see your comment right away please be patient, it will show up once I approve it
* All entries must be in by tomorrow ~~December 16th, 2011 11:59 CST~~ December 17th, 2011 9 AM CST
* I know this is a huge prize and so many of you want to win this but let’s just be happy for the person that won it.. Who knows maybe next year I will have two camera’s

Here’s the back view:

New Pictures

2011-12-16T15:37:00.006-05:00

Heidi Michele 8 yrs

Jonathan will be 14 next month and got his first deer this year.

Galen Randal 9 yrs

Ginger Nicole 5 yrs. She is a natural with the fiddle!

Here are the latest pictures of my kids. Enjoy!

2011-12-16T15:22:00.002-05:00

I found this AWESOME giveaway today! A Nikon camera......how I'd love to own one of these. This photographer is generously giving it away to one very lucky person, so go enter and share!

2011-09-23T10:20:00.003-04:00

Here is the latest on little Holly. She is now 9 months old and very busy! She has 2 teeth, thinks she doesn't need much sleep, and gets into all kinds of trouble. She is trying to walk, so she falls down a lot. But it's going easier and we hear many less thuds. Here is her recent picture, as you can see, she loves the camera and is a regular clown!

School is going pretty well. Having 6 kids in different grades is confusing at times, but their teachers are very helpful and so far even the boys are cooperating. We went on a field trip on Monday so I will have to put a post with pictures sometime next week. Have a great day!

2011-07-11T15:25:00.004-04:00

I am terrible about keeping this blog up to date! Well at least if I have no creative stuff to share, I can share pics of my kids. Ms. Holly is crawling now, so there is nothing safe in my house anymore. It keeps her occupied and not fussy though. She is getting her top teeth and is kind of grumpy most days.

Summer is in full swing and it is hot! Most days the 3 oldest kids are with Daddy baling hay or straw. This evening, we are going to Merle & Cindy Sweitzer's pond for Heidi's baptism. This will be my 3rd child to decide to follow Jesus. Makes me very happy!

Devon is having a birthday in about 2 weeks, so I took his pictures the other day. He is sporting a brand new pair of bib overlls that I found at a thrift shop very cheap. I thought the farm made a great background for the photos. I would love to do this for a business I think. Not sure when i would find time though! I hope you all have a wonderful day!

2011-03-27T21:25:00.003-04:00

Hello! I have some new pictures to share. I actually stamped! Here is a birthday card I made for a friend and a baby shower card I CASEd from my friend Robin Merriman. She sent me one after my baby was born and I thought it was so cute I had to copy.

Also, my baby just turned 3 months old! She weighs over 15 pounds, measures 24 1/2 inches, and is as happy as you could ever hope to have a baby be! She loves to bounce and jump and can sit for a whole minute by herself. Well, I have some birthday and anniversary card showers to send out this week so maybe I'll remember pictures! Bye for now.

Hello again!

2011-01-07T13:15:00.007-05:00

Hi again after a looong time! A lot has happened since I posted last! I am going to try to be better about posting at least twice a week. A new year and a lot of new challenges to face. We welcomed our 7th child on December 22, 2010 @ 4:14 AM. Weighing 7 lbs. 10 oz. and measuring 18.5 inches, Holly Noelle is a blessing for sure! She is really growing fast and weighed in at 8 lb 4 oz after only 10 days. Yesterday she started to laugh and is getting personality already. Her brothers and sisters are very happy to have her here. She does pretty good with sleeping and the help I get from Hannah and some of the other kids makes all the other jobs so much easier. I am hoping to get caught up on sewing in the next couple of weeks so I can focus on stamping classes again.

Having 5 children in school is a full-time job, too. Hannah is in 9th grade and was just nominated for Honors classes. She is doing very well. Jonathan & Devon do not like school but have tolerated it a little better lately. Galen & Heidi are getting better at reading and enjoy school very much. They thought it was great when we took the family to the Keystone Farm Show on Wednesday. We now have enough pencils/pens/notepads/erasers to supply a whole class of 1st graders for a year or so! Well, that's it for today. Talk to you all soon!

Stampin' Up Convention

2010-04-27T10:45:00.000-04:00

sherrill Graff: Linda Heller from stamping school just won $100 FREE Stampin Up merchandise from Sherrill Graff

Check out this link~ Sherrill Graff is giving away $100 in free stamps for sharing this info on your blog. I have won stuff from her before and it's for real!!!! I can't get it to copy and paste on here so go to her blog and read about it. It's well worth the time. Maybe someday when my kids are grown I'll get to go, but in the meantime, I'll enjoy al the pics of free goodies that the rest of you bring back and share with us. :D

Technique Class for March

2010-03-19T08:13:00.008-04:00

We had a lot of fun and everyone learned something new. We did 4 techniques~ Spotlight with Upsy Daisy, Stained Glass with the Fifth Avenue Floral stamp set, Faux Metal with I (Heart) Hearts, and 2-step stamping with Greenhouse Garden. I think the 2-step was the most difficult to get 'perfect'. My 13 yr old daughter says "Oh cool!" a lot but she does not want to help make them.

Well, I'm off to Market with 3 kids to sell pottery, do some schoolwork, and embroider T-shirts. Have a great day!

Some wedding cards

2010-03-18T13:46:00.004-04:00

I had 2 bridal showers and a wedding a couple weeks ago and these are the cards I made. I am getting ready for Technique class tonight so this is short. Have a great day!

Some more workshop projects

2010-03-17T00:40:00.008-04:00

This 6x6 page was CASE'd from Jackie Topa. She is the "Queen of punch art" and has such cute things on her blog. I thought this guy would be cute for an Easter page.......but I miscalculated and there was no room for any picture. So it will be the cover page. Isn't it cute?

One of the recent challenges on LNStampers group was "butterflies" and this card caught my eye. I don't remember the artist. The ribbon is actually our retired "Pacific Point" but everything else is current.

Last but not least, this card using the lattice die was CASE'd from Emma over at "Lady and the Stamp". I just found her blog and am trying to talk her into joining our group. She does beautiful work! I used this for our Make-and-Take. I used Old Olive CS, Pawsitively Prints, and the lattice die. The corduroy button in the center was a sweet accent.

Well, tomorrow I want to finish getting stuff ready for my technique class on Thursday night. We are meeting at 14622 Country Club Rd, New Freedom, PA 17349. Time is 6:30 PM, cost is $10. Bring a friend and get a free prize. Remember~ every $50 order gets a free stamp set. Our first 4 techniques are: Spotlight, Faux Metal, Stained Glass, and 2-step stamping. Have a great day everyone! I hope to be back tomorrow..........

Projects from my 1st workshop

2010-03-16T07:40:00.007-04:00

I have been in Stampin' Up for 1 1/2 years and finally had my first workshop! Thanks Carla! I focused mainly on the Big Shot and punches this time because the ladies there are new owners of one. We had fun, good food, and made pretty things. We also decided to have a monthly technique class~ starting this Thursday! After the last lady gets her Big Shot next month we will try some classes on that order too. Here is what I came up with~

A rose with the ornament punch CASE'd from Chera Weist

A birdhouse with the Mini Milk Carton Die CASE'd from Becky Roberts

I will have some more to show you tomorrow. Have a great day!

I finally stamped!

2010-02-26T12:33:00.003-05:00

I have been suffering from severe "stamper's block". I have sewing to do, schoolwork that isn't going too well, and we are buried in snow. When bedtime comes, I am too tired to stamp anymore. Anyway, I still keep collecting ideas and pictures (I wonder how many will fit into the memory of my computer?) and have all sorts of things running through my head. Now, to start making them happen...........Here is my 1st creation~ CASEd from Robin Merriman, I changed up everything except the color combo. Here is the original and my CASE.

I entered this card into a contest Sherrill Graff is having for convention sample makers. I won last year and got paid $50 in SU products. I'm hoping to win again this year! This time the pay is tripled!!! She is an amazing woman who gives over and above what anyone could ever expect from their best friend. I am blessed to have "met" her. Well, off to finish a swap. Stay warm and have a great day!

Prayers for Jason & Charity please!

2009-08-30T15:27:00.001-04:00

Another cousin, Charity Benson, is in the ER right now hoping & praying she doesn't miscarry her unborn baby. Your prayers are coveted. Thank you all so much!

Thanks for all your prayers!

2009-08-30T15:23:00.002-04:00

Landon is doing much better. He is off of the antibiotics and the breathing & feeding tubes. He is still sleeping a lot and not eating enough, but he can come home as soon as his appetite gets up to normal. Praise the Lord! Thanks for all your prayers!

Need Prayers Please!!!

2009-08-28T10:41:00.002-04:00

My cousin & his wife had a new baby yesterday. He weighed 8 lb 1 oz and is 23 inches long. He has Strep B and one lung didn't inflate. He is on feeding tubes & oxygen. He hasn't cried yet. His parents are not allowed to touch him. This is their first baby and they are very stressed out now. I'm sure they would appreciate all the prayers they can get. If you'd like to send cards, I'll see that they get them. My address is:

Bethany Keeney
1404 Ridgeview Rd
Seven Valleys, PA 17360

A special wedding gift

2009-08-13T20:16:00.003-04:00

I made this for an order at the Amish Market where I work. The wedding invitation had a matching reception & directions card. The back side was very pretty so I tried to incorporate it into my design. I was very pleased with the way it turned out. Now, I hope the customer likes it as much as I do! Sorry for the quality of the picture, I had trouble with my computer and the lighting. I finally had to settle for the best of the bunch.

Cool new tip!

2009-08-13T18:58:00.001-04:00

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Sorry, it's been awhile

2009-08-12T08:53:00.005-04:00

I have had a headache for a week and can't get rid of it. I hope to get into the chiropractor, but in the meantime, I have been miserable. My husband gave me a wonderful massage last night and it is better this morning.

My card class was fun last night and the ladies loved their creations! Even my mom attended and had great fun! Lara, I hope your date went well, and Carla, I hope you're feeling better. We missed you!

Today I want to share 2 quilted cards that I made. The pieces are 1 inch squares and they are folded to form a diamond star pattern. I want to stamp so bad, but haven't felt much like it. Maybe I will get to today. Have a great day you all!

Look! Another contest!

2009-08-03T06:49:00.002-04:00

Go visit Sherrill and let a comment on her blog. You will be entered to win a prize! She has 3 blogs if I found them all, but this one is to leave a comment for the drawing. There is a picture of the cutest shoe and purse! Made with SU materials~ of course!
http://www.latenightstamper1.blogspot.com

I have to take my husband to the eye Dr today , so I don't know if I'll get a new project finished or not. I'll try! Have a great day!

OK ~ Here is Class Information

2009-08-01T22:44:00.005-04:00

August 11th, 2009, we will be meeting at Patti's house in Shrewsbury, PA at 7 PM. I will have everything pre-cut for you. You will need to bring adhesive and a friend. You can also bring a snack or drink to share. The cost is $12 or $15 by mail. Space is limited, so call soon. 717-683-2162. I will let each of you know the exact address when you register. Thanks everybody! Here are the projects again~

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2009-08-01T06:47:00.004-04:00

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Stamp Class Planned!

2009-07-31T09:45:00.006-04:00

I am having a stamp class! The cost will be $12 per person and will be held in Shrewsbury, PA. You will need to contact me by the 26th of August if you plan to attend. The cost is non-refundable, but pre-cut kits will be available by mail if you can't attend. There will be an additional $3 charge if I need to ship it. I cannot pre-stamp, so you will have to substitute if you don't have a particular stamp set. Here are pictures of our August projects. I will have catalogs available and you may place an order if you wish. With a $50 order, you will receive a refund on your class fee. I can't wait to see you all! Call me @ 717-683-2162 to sign up. OR send an email to bethanykeeney@hotmail.com with your contact info. Have a great day!