Martha strikes again...

That Woman! Have you joined my club yet? It's easy. Just spend your entire house payment on The She Devil's Punches then leave me a comment on the post concerning Ms. Thing, where I declare war on her. Anyway, want to see a cute card? Of course you do. That is why you came here.

Stamps used: CTMH Heartfelt Christmas (deer) & CTMH Card Chatter-Christmas (sentiment).

Her punches: Branches edge punch & Glacial snowflake

Misc. Yummy supplies: SU scallop edge punch, Nestie labels #8, Swiss Dots cuttlebug embossing folder, Sakura Gelly Roll glitter writer (clear star) Deco Art snow writer, Sulyn glitter crystals, CTMH 3-D foam strips, CTMH CS -Tulip, Heavenly Blue & White daisy. Archiver's Metallic CS, CTMH gems, CTMH Chocolate ink & marker.

Faux Birch Trees are all mine, hence their lack of precision. Hey Martha- another idea for a punch! Knowing her, there is already one in the works. (I will be first in line- shh)

Close up!

Ps. If you confess all your 'punching sins' that wipes the slate clean and allows you to purchase more. Trust me, I've been doing it for weeks. I'm just fine. Tell them I sent ya!

Tracey

Say it ain't so, FREE STAMPS?

My dear fellow crafting partners in crime, your time has come. Can you say FREE STAMPS? It's the most wonderful time of the year... For every two sets you buy- you get one free. Best part is NO LIMIT. Can you say presents? Reward yourself and your papercrafting sisters with this deal! Get it while you can- Sale ends November 30th. You can order through me or on my web site. www.stampcrafting.myctmh.com

Don't forget that Nov SOTM either- you know the one with the cute house! Go a few posts back and see what I've done with it.

Remember, if you and your pals hit the $150 mark you get hostess rewards on top of the free stamps! To cash in on this sweet deal you have to email me your orders. Online shopping is awesome but does not turn orders into a gathering.

Don't have the current Idea Book? No worries mate, you can view the entire book online. zoom in zoom out, change pages, order away.

Gotta go girls- I have an order to place for myself. Hey I want free stuff too!
Tracey

Get your Spooky on...

Happy Halloween kids! Here are a few spooky crafts. The first one is a photo shadowbox that I created last year. The shadowbox holds a 4x6 photo. What I did was print two of the exact same photo -one in B&W and the other in color. Using micro tip scissors, carefully I trimmed out my little guy. I adhered the colored piece to the B&W with Pop Dots to make it stand out. I tricked out the glass with black rub ons and adhered strips of pattern paper to the outside of the frame itself. I store this with the Halloween decorations to ensure I don't forget to display it. I created this money sized card with CTMH supplies in hopes of tricking someone into sending me cash. It didn't work but the card is cute anyway.

And just for the boys, My husband's favorite spooky story for my son.

One fine day in the middle of the night, two dead boys got up to fight.

Back to back they faced eachother, drew their swords and shot eachother.

The two deaf cops heard the noise and came to the rescue of the two dead boys.

If you don't believe this lie is true, ask the blind mand he saw it too!

Tracey

Winter Wonderland with Around the Block-Nov special!

Here I go again with the cutest set EVER! The Nov Stamp of the month is available in... (insert guess here) Gosh, you are so smart! Or like I tell my son "You are a fart smeller". He still scratches his head on that but hey he's only 8 and claims to not smell farts!

Anywho, I would like to thank my friend Karen and her lovely daughter Kori and Kori's lovely daughter Daci (for added cuteness) for inspiring thousands of us crazed consultants with the "Gingerbread house" cards that they made with the Nov set. Too yummy for words.

Ps. I used two new Martha punches on this card. Single loops & Peppermint candy. In defense of my personal war against Ms. Stewart, I bought these punches the day before my declaration. Sadly, I have to run to Wally World today. I cannot guarantee that I will not succumb to her magic. (if you are scratching your head and have no idea what the world I am saying- just look a few posts back)

Warning: this is a scan. Scanners have a way of altering the glitters cuteness. Card is nicer in person. I approve this message.

Supplies used:

CTMH: Jingle paper kit, Nov sotm, White Daisy ink, C1379 Holiday Commentary stamp set, pop dots, adhesive pearls & black ink.

Martha's punches: Single loops & Peppermint candy

DecoArt Glistening Snow Writer (I love this stuff- you can find it in the paint aisle at AC Moore)

Off to Wallys- Pray for my wallet and my sanity.

Tracey

Around the Block...

CTMH has the cutest ever stamp set on special next month! I've had a blast making things with it! It is a set of 26 images/sentiments called Around the Block. It has doors, windows, shutters, two roof designs, flower pot, bricks and more. The set is so versatile I can't stop thinking of things to make with it. Here are just a few so far. Check back because I have more coming!

I just made a Gingerbread house inspired by my friend Karen. I will post that one tomorrow!

Enjoy!

Tracey

Breaking News "Mom declares war on Martha Stewart"

I've had it Martha! You and your cute, to die for boxed sets of punches! Don't you have any idea what you are doing to my wallet? You should be ashamed of yourself. I can't go into Walmart or Michael's or A C Moore without being tempted! The 16 punches I have are the last 16 punches I'm buying this week- I mean it!

I feel like I need therapy. I passed on the cute little cup of cocoa punch and it's haunting me. I can't live without it. Oh and the scallop set with the little embossed dot and all those loops and shells. Now where the hell did I put that 40% off coupon...

Seriously though- Stop it Martha! I am one of your biggest fans- stuck with you through the jail times and that weird thing with the Donald! I can't take anymore.

Ps. Martha- if by some "lottery winning" chance you see this, can I come work for you? Be on the show? Oprah and Rachel Ray give away free stuff all the time. Send a girl some free punches? Martha? Martha? Crap... back to the coupon.

Thanks for tuning in. If you've declared war on Martha, let me know. Misery loves company.
Tracey
16 punches as of today

And they searched for Moxie...

Everything today is Moxie. She has Moxie, Moxie websites, PaperCrafting Moxie, Moxie Blogs, Moxie chocolates- moxie, moxie, MOXIE!

What the heck is Moxie? I looked in Websters- no moxie! Then I went to Google. First thing I saw was- 'having guts or balls'. WOW! no wonder I don't have it! I've been wondering why I sit at my crafting desk and never come up with a project- it's because I don't have balls! Ok, just kidding- I have the guts part anyway. At this point you must be regretting reading this post. Is she going to say something worthwhile or post a photo with relevance, come on throw the dog a bone! Everything from this point forward is a true story- kinda.

Right before the males in the house got sick- and you thought I was just ignoring my blog- we The Mason's went on a search for Moxie. Not the chocolates. Those are at Target. I'm talking real Moxie from Maine. We set out on a cloudy, drizzily day camera in hand (within a plastic bag) and a car full of fattening snacks. (this is all the true stuff) We drove north and took a right turn right before hitting Quebec. (still true). We went to a town called The Forks (totally reminded me of Forks in Twilight until my husband called it Two Forks for some reason and ruined it for me) After he ran over Edward and I came back to reality we went on a little nature hike. The big guy said "Honey it's only .6 miles- it will be worth it". I thought .6 miles- that is nothin' (yeah right I almost died- still all true) Good thing we took our guide. He used his powers and channeled the Moxie for us- see pic

And Moxie was found and fun was had by all four Masons. True Story.

So kids, the moral of this story is: Moxie is all about having balls but I proved you can find Moxie even if you don't have balls. That my friends is Moxie-licous (If Fergie can make up words- so can I) And if you don't believe this lie is true, ask the blind man he saw it too!

Now go get some Moxie Girl cuz u fabulous-

Tracey