As stated in the last post, I haven't been here in six years. Here's another post that was started and scheduled to be published on August 3, 2008. I'm posting it now so the subject of the post can drop in and read it. I never finished it, sadly, but this is definitely GiGi all over again. LOL! Here's what was in my draft: Okay, so I'm sitting here at my computer, and my six-year-old is in the kitchen. She's entertaining herself, as is her habit since she has no sibling comrades. She possesses an over-active imagination and has a flair for drama (probably got this from her mother). Now, I can't swear to this, but I think I've just been listening to a musical version of Macbeth. I have heard, in the space of ten minutes, no less than: Three arias (mainly about taking a sh-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-w-e-e-r); More than three... Continue reading

I haven't been here in six years. *gulp* As I was tooling around in my posts que, I discovered a number of posts I suspect may never have been published. (Surely this cannot be correct, right?) But, just in case, they weren't. I'm publishing this one now because this is such a stinkin' cute pun'kin'! Take THAT, Mr. Easter Bunny! Here's what was in my draft that was to have been published 10/28/2012 (for heaven's sake!): This is also my latest card for Outside the Box, the Memory Box Design Team's blog. I N S T R U C T I O N S Make 4.25" x 5.5" card using Licorice; round corners. Cut Jack'o'Lantern cardstock panel (4" x 5.25") and round corners. Using VersaFine Black Onyx ink, stamp Halloween Collage (G1395) repeatedly on the J'o'L panel and adhere to card. Stamp Great Pumpkin with VersaFine Black Onyx ink on... Continue reading

Love to See You Smile card by Deborah Nolan Hampton Art Supplies: Jillibean Soup Souper Celebration Patterned Paper Layer Flower Believe clear stamp set Supplies: Cardstock (white, marigold) Inks (butter, marigold, black) Gems Memory Box Pinpoint Rectangle Layers die Thanks for stopping and have a blessed day! Deborah Continue reading

Presents card by Deborah Nolan Jillibean Soup Souper Celebration Supplies: Patterned paper Clear stamps 3-D stickers Pea Pod Parts Other Supplies: Kraft cardstock Gems Foam dimensional tape Thanks for stopping and have a blessed day! Deborah Continue reading

Yappy Birthday card by Deborah Nolan Supplies distributed by Hampton Art: Mama Elephant Puppy Play clear stamps Supplies: Cardstock (pink, dark gray) Inks (white, pink) Prismacolor pencil (pink) gems Thanks for stopping and have a blessed day! Deborah Continue reading

Missing You! card by Deborah Nolan Hampton Art Supplies: Layer Flower Believe clear stamp set Other: Cardstock (gray, white) Dye inks (butter, coral, red) Prismacolor pencil (gray) Gems Memory Box Pinpoint Circle Layers die Corner rounder Foam dimensional tape Thanks for stopping and have a blessed day! Deborah Continue reading

Hi, All, I've not been around (all my posted cards were scheduled months ago) and may put my blog to bed soon. I don't have any new content scheduled after March 7 and probably will not have any new content because I just haven't felt like creating anything with my hands. In September Gigi watched one of her dance coaches sustain a violent (and fatal) brain injury during their practice for the homecoming parade. My father died in October and my father-in-law died last month. I suspect these events (along with some other ones) have had a lot to do with my general sense of apathy for cardmaking. I apologize for not responding to comments in a more timely fashion. Thank you for the support over the years and I wish all of you nothing but the best! Thanks for stopping and have a blessed day. Deborah Continue reading

Wine A Little card by Deborah Nolan Supplies: Jillibean Soup: Clear Stamps: Soup Celebration Other: Art Impression (via Hampton Art) Clear Stamps: Aged To Perfection Cardstock: white, purple Ink: black, turquoise Pens: Kaiser Glitter Gel, Wink of Stella Colored pencils: Prismacolor Pearls: Recollections Related articles Hampton Art Card: Hello 2 Hampton Art Card: Hello, Sunshine July, 2015, Card Chain Challenge Reveal! Continue reading

For You card by Deborah Nolan Supplies: Jillibean Soup: Patterned Paper: Birthday Bisque Day 2 Day Inspiration Stickers: Make It Happen Hampton Art Clear Stamps: Greetings Other: Cardstock: kraft Ink: black Gems: Recollections Cord: Hemptique Related articles Hampton Art Card: Hello 2 July, 2015, Card Chain Challenge Reveal! Hampton Art Card: Hello, Sunshine MPE: My Box Challenge #2 Embossing Folders Continue reading

Hugs card by Deborah Nolan Jillibean Soup: Patterned Paper: Bowl of Dreams Pea Pod Parts: Bowl of Dreams Clear Stamps: Just My Type Other: Cardstock: Ivory Pearls: Paper Studio Ink: Green Tools: Corner rounder Related articles Hampton Art Card: Hello 2 July, 2015, Card Chain Challenge Reveal! Hampton Art Card: Hello, Sunshine Continue reading

Happy Birthday 2U card by Deborah Nolan Supplies: Jillibean Soup: Patterned Paper: Souper Celebration Clear Stamps: Souper Celebration Other: Cardstock: kraft, white Inks: rose, turquoise Pen: Zig Dies: Hampton Art Birthday Banners, circle Enamel dots: My Mind's Eye Tools: corner rounder, stitching template Related articles Hampton Art Card: Hello, Sunshine July, 2015, Card Chain Challenge Reveal! Continue reading

We'll Always Be Friends card by Deborah Nolan Jillibean Soup Bowl of Dreams patterned paper Jillibean Soup Healthy Hello Soup wood veneer flower Hampton Art Greetings clear stamp set Hampton Art Ink Sets Tealoholic & Fiji Nights Other Supplies: Cardstock: white Ribbon Pearls Lace border die Related articles Hampton Art Card: Hello 2 July, 2015, Card Chain Challenge Reveal! Hampton Art Card: Hello, Sunshine Hampton Art Card - Today Let's Celebrate MPE: My Box Challenge #2 Embossing Folders Continue reading

Love You to the Moon and Back card by Deborah Nolan Jillibean Soup Bowl of Dreams patterned paper Hampton Art Just My Type clear stamp set Hampton Art Passion Pink Ink Set Other Supplies: Cardstock: magenta, white Ribbon Gems Related articles Hampton Art Card: Hello 2 Hampton Art Card: Hello, Sunshine July, 2015, Card Chain Challenge Reveal! Continue reading

Hello card by Deborah Nolan Jillibean Soup Souper Celebration: patterned paper Hampton Art Layer Roses clear stamp set Hampton Art Ink Sets: Passion Pink, Fiji Nights, Mint Julep Other Supplies: Cardstock: magenta, white Prismacolor pencil Gems landscape die Corner rounder Related articles Hampton Art Card: Hello, Sunshine Hampton Art Card - Today Let's Celebrate MPE: My Box Challenge #2 Embossing Folders Continue reading

A Very Happy Birthday card by Deborah Nolan Jillibean Soup Souper Celebration: patterned paper, clear stamp set Hampton Art Birthday Banners clear stamp & die set Hampton Art Ink Sets: Fiji Nights, Ocean Breeze Other Supplies: Cardstock: kraft, camel Prismacolor pencils Gems Button Hemptique fiber foam dimensional tape Continue reading

A Whole Latte Love card by Deborah Nolan Jillibean Soup Supplies: Souper Celebration Patterned Paper Souper Celebration Pea Pod Parts Latte Love Clear Stamps & Dies Coffee Cup Die Cut Shaker Card Coffee Cup Die Cut Shaker Sequins Other Supplies: Black ink Nuvo Crystal Drops Washi tape Corner rounder Continue reading

Sending Love card by Deborah Nolan Jillibean Soup Supplies: Clear Stamp Sets: Bowl of Dreams Other Supplies: Hampton Art SCO753 Layer Tropical Clear Stamps Pink, ivory cardstock Pink, melon, blush, tan, grey inkpads Black Zig marker Gems Hemptique Cord Continue reading

{Heart} This card by Deborah Nolan Jillibean Soup Supplies: Bowl of Dreams Patterned Paper Bowl of Dreams Bite Size Journaling Cards Latte Love Clear Stamps & Dies Other Supplies: Aqua cardstock Button Gems Hemptique cord Corner Rounder Continue reading

Thank you for continuing to visit S.O.S. I wish I could be as active as in the past, but I only have one child - a sophomore now, if you can believe it! The years are growing shorter and shorter before Gigi spreads her wings and leaves our nest, so my crafting/blogging time is limited. I will continue to share at least one post a week featuring projects made with Hampton Art projects. The Card Chain Challenge has its own blog now (created by Angel Gail and Angel Jo). Almost 2,500 cards have traveled between 30 countries since September 10, 2009! I encourage you to participate in this monthly card exchange as it's a great way to make friends. (It's also nice to find something other than bills in your mailbox!) ;~D Thanks for stopping and have a blessed day. Deborah Continue reading

Celebrate card by Deborah Nolan Jillibean Soup Supplies: Souper Celebration Patterned Paper Souper Celebration Pea Pod Parts Souper Celebration Clear Stamps Other Supplies: Kraft, green cardstock black ink Gems Continue reading

Supplies: Jillibean Soup Patterned Paper: Hardy Hodgepodge Pea Pod Parts: Hardy Hodgepodge Coordinating Label Stickers: Hardy Hodgepodge Other: enamel dots Continue reading

It's time for the September 2017 Card Chain Challenge reveal! We had 23 participants who exchanged cards across the globe this month (making our total number of exchanged cards 2,404 thus far!) using at least one of the following options: Palette or Sketch or Theme: Pirates / Jungle / Friendship or Product / Technique: Graphic 45 / Metal Charms / Tri-fold Cards Here's the card I sent Helen G. in Ohio: Thanks for stopping and have a blessed day! Deborah Continue reading

Supplies: Jillibean Soup Patterned Paper: Hardy Hodgepodge Pea Pod Parts: Hardy Hodgepodge Sequins Other: cardstock, enamel dots Continue reading

Supplies: Jillibean Soup Patterned Paper: Chit Chat Chowder Stickers: Chit Chat Chowder Stamp: Cold Avocado Soup Ink: Dark Blue Other: cardstock, enamel dots Continue reading

It's Your Day card by Deborah Nolan Supplies: Jillibean Soup Clear Stamps: Fly Away With Me Dies: Small Circle Cold Die Set Inks: Marigold, Red Other: cardstock, pearls, cloud dies, glitter gel pen Continue reading