Mirror Images Stamping with the MISTI and a Mirror

I like this technique.






There is also a non-Misty technique using a mirror.

8 Card Making Mistakes To AVOID - Handmade Cards Tutorial

Enjoy!









I like the part with NOT getting ink on your fingers.



Yes, I'm a hoarder!



I've have misplaced my supplies, ;)



How about you? Any tips???





'til next time,



con

Beautiful Heat Embossed Die Cutting

Heat Embossing with Stencils

Bindi & Derek's Contemporary - Dancing With The Stars

I am a big fan of Steve Irwin and even after he has passed on (9 years) I will remain one of his fans. I look forward to seeing 'Bindi' grow up. This is a loving tribute to her father. It was great to see her mother and brother in the audience too.

Please take time and watch this beautifully done tribute dance.

con

Partial Retiform by Gina K

It's been a while...:( sorry about that!

I got this link in my email today and really enjoyed it. I hope you do too!







I've been dealing with some health issues and taking care of my father-in-law (Grand-boys and Grand-puppies too). My energy level has been low - this is my biggest challenge as well as dealing with pain levels. On a positive note I did lose about 75 pounds and am holding steady. I still need to lose at least another 50 pounds...I know I can do it. We are going to the Florida Keys again and this year I am going to bring a pirate suite. I made a good friend down there and she wants to dress up too! So I have been researching ideas on Pinterest...yes, I am a Pinterest junkie. Please feel free to go to my page and 'pin' as many ideas as you like: https://www.pinterest.com/durandconnie/

I been doing Stampin' Up! card class at my friends every other month. She is a demonstrator (Jeannie Field Brinkmeier). We make about 5 cards and sometimes a 'non-card'...we have lunch together and then start placing our orders. Each one of use take a month so we can earn extra's. Jeannie can be found on Facebook and under the Stampin' Up! site.

My craft room has really gotten worse...WOW is a great way to describe it. It is not organized. I have no clue to what I 'really' own and what I need. I even find that I buy duplicates! I'm going to have to break down and ask for help. After my last 3 surgeries (one year ago) I am having a hard time with my memory and focus. I can only pray that it will get better. I really want to use my room and create. I believe that if I can do this my 'memory' process would improve. Art is therapeutic and helps stimulate the brain.

Hugs to all of you who come to this blog. I'm not consistent but I wish I was :D

Oh, I actually am making a date nut cinnamon cake (similar to what my mother-in-law use to make).

'till next time,

Con

The Nashville Edition-"Crystal Mountain"

I watched this tonight and thought I would share it with all of you. It is a great gospel song. When I locate the lyrics I will add them here.













May God Bless all of you,





'til next time,





 -con

Tim Holtz - One Step Crackle!

How I do enjoy discovering new or forgotten things to do!  

Thankful to companies, bloggers, and Pinterest for so much inspiration.  


Distress Rock Candy by Tim Holtz


  




 

Beautiful and helpful.... I believe people come into our lives for a purpose/reason; we are all a piece of a much bigger puzzle! and without us/them Life's Puzzle is incomplete.

'til next time,


Con

Tim Holtz Layering Stencils - CHA Summer 2013

Lovin' Tim Holtz Products and Techniques









I hope you all enjoyed these throw-back videos from 2013;) I know I did.





'til next time,







Con

Tim Holtz demos Distress Ink Minis and Mini Blending Tool at CHA 2014

Awesome Demo by Tim Holtz - A Must See!




















'til next time,


-con

People come into your life for a reason

I believe this to be so true.

I've met many people along my path.

They are a all pieces to my Puzzle of Life without them I would not be who I am today.

'til next time,


-con

A Letter From God To You

You may not know me, but I know everything about you (Psalm 139:1) 

I know when you sit down and when you rise up (Psalm 139:2) 

I am familiar with all your ways (Psalm 139:3) 

Even the very hairs on your head are numbered (Matthew 10:29-31) 

For you were made in my image (Genesis 1:27) 

In me you live and move and have your being (Acts 17:28) 

For you are my offspring (Acts 17:28) 

I knew you even before you were conceived (Jeremiah 1:4-5) 

I chose you when I planned creation (Ephesians 1:11-12) 

You were not a mistake, for all your days are written in my book (Psalm 139:15-16) 

I determined the exact time of your birth and where you would live (Acts 17:26) 

You are fearfully and wonderfully made (Psalm 139:14) 

I knit you together in your mother's womb (Psalm 139:13) 

And brought you forth on the day you were born (Psalm 71:6) 

I have been misrepresented by those who don't know me (John 8:41-44) 

I am not distant and angry, but am the complete expression of love (1 John 4:16) 

And it is my desire to lavish my love on you (1 John 3:1) 

Simply because you are my child and I am your Father (1 John 3:1) 

I offer you more than your earthly father ever could (Matthew 7:11) 

For I am the perfect father (Matthew 5:48) 

Every good gift that you receive comes from my hand (James 1:17) 

For I am your provider and I meet all your needs (Matthew 6:31-33) 

My plan for your future has always been filled with hope (Jeremiah 29:11) 

Because I love you with an everlasting love (Jeremiah 31:3) 

My thoughts toward you are countless as the sand on the seashore (Psalms 139:17-18) 

And I rejoice over you with singing (Zephaniah 3:17) 

I will never stop doing good to you (Jeremiah 32:40) 

For you are my treasured possession (Exodus 19:5) 

I desire to establish you with all my heart and all my soul (Jeremiah 32:41) 

And I want to show you great and marvellous things (Jeremiah 33:3) 

If you seek me with all your heart, you will find me (Deuteronomy 4:29) 

Delight in me and I will give you the desires of your heart (Psalm 37:4) 

For it is I who gave you those desires (Philippians 2:13)

I am able to do more for you than you could possibly imagine (Ephesians 3:20) 

For I am your greatest encourager (2 Thessalonians 2:16-17) 

I am also the Father who comforts you in all your troubles (2 Corinthians 1:3-4) 

When you are brokenhearted, I am close to you (Psalm 34:18) 

As a shepherd carries a lamb, I have carried you close to my heart (Isaiah 40:11) 

One day I will wipe away every tear from your eyes (Revelation 21:3-4) 

And I'll take away all the pain you have suffered on this earth (Revelation 21:3-4) 

I am your Father, and I love you even as I love my son, Jesus (John 17:23) 

For in Jesus, my love for you is revealed (John 17:26) 

He is the exact representation of my being (Hebrews 1:3) 

He came to demonstrate that I am for you, not against you (Romans 8:31) 

And to tell you that I am not counting your sins (2 Corinthians 5:18-19) 

Jesus died so that you and I could be reconciled (2 Corinthians 5:18-19) 

His death was the ultimate expression of my love for you (1 John 4:10) 

I gave up everything I loved that I might gain your love (Romans 8:31-32) 

If you receive the gift of my son Jesus, you receive me (1 John 2:23) 

And nothing will ever separate you from my love again (Romans 8:38-39) 

Come home and I'll throw the biggest party heaven has ever seen (Luke 15:7) 

I have always been Father, and will always be Father (Ephesians 3:14-15) 

My question is, Will you be my child? (John 1:12-13) 

I am waiting for you (Luke 15:11-32) 

 Love, Your Dad. Almighty God 

Father's Love Letter 

used by permission: Father Heart Communications 

Copyright 1999-2011,

 www.FathersLoveLetter.com 

'till next time,

- con

Jesus' Love Letter

How are you? I just had to send you this letter to tell you how much I love you and care about you. 

I saw you yesterday as you were walking with your friends. I waited all day, hoping you would walk and talk with me also. As evening drew near, I gave you a sunset to close your day and a cool breeze to rest you. Then I waited, but you never came. O yes, it hurt me, but I still love you because I am your friend. I saw you fall asleep last night, and I longed to touch your brow so I spilled moonlight upon your pillow and your face ... 

Again I waited, wanting to rush down so we could talk. I have so many gifts for you. You awakened late this morning and rushed off for the day. My tears were in the rain. 

Today you looked so sad, so alone. It makes my heart ache because I understand. My friends let me down and hurt me many times but I love you. I try to tell you in the quiet green grass. I whisper it in the leaves and trees and breathe it in the colours of the flowers. I whisper it to you in the mountain streams and give the birds love songs to sing. I clothe you with warm sunshine and perfume the air. My love for you is deeper than the oceans and bigger than the biggest want or need you could ever have. 

We will spend eternity together in heaven. I know how hard it is on earth. I really know because I was there and I want to help you. My Father wants to help you, too. He's that way, you know. Just call me, ask me, talk to me. It is your decision. I have chosen you and because of this I will wait. Because I love you.

Your Friend,  JESUS

Sticker Storage

 

I recently read an article by Anna Lyons called "3 Things You MUST Know About Using Scrapbooking Stickers" - I wanted to share point #3 with you because it was something that I haven't thought of yet:)

 

Anna Lyons #3:  Chances are as you purchase scrapbooking stickers, you won’t be using an entire package of stickers in one setting.  To keep stickers from getting lost in the midst of scraps or getting bent, organize your stickers.  Purchase a large binder, 8.5″x11″ card stock, dividers and plastic page protectors.  Label your dividers with broad categories such as animals, sports, family, phrases, etc.  Then sort your stickers according to these categories.  Remove the wrappings from any stickers that are still in packages. 

 

Beginning with your first category, use 2-sided tape (the non-permanent type) and adhere two or more pages of the stickers to one side of a piece of the card stock.  Just use one piece of tape to help keep the page of stickers from slipping around.  Do the same thing on the backside of the card stock.  Then place the card stock into a protector sleeve and place it in the binder.  Continue to do this until all of the stickers have been placed in the binder. 

 

Now, each time you want to scrapbook, your scrapbooking stickers will be easily accessible.  You’ll discover that by taking the time to get organized that you won’t be wasting stickers or running to the store to purchase more stickers because you can’t find the ones you already have.

 

If you are interested in tips like this please visit her site.

Just keep in mind that she is trying to sell her video ;) and one must enter their email address to gain access to her introduction video and to receive email tips from Anna Lyons.

 

 

I have been really busy of late, ergo, not many entries. Please remember that I have a second blog (made by accident and wish I could merge with this one, but I don't know how...ha ha ha). 

 

I have had back and neck surgery and I watch my grandsons. I'm the back-up babysitter when they get sick. I've been extremely tired also. 

 

 I've also been on Pinterest too. It is addicting. If you want to find my page look for Connie Kahl. I have a lot of papercrafting ideas and other things too. In fact, I have a 'lot' of other things...lol.  It is addicting.

 

My twin and I will be turning 50 this month! I found this on Facebook and found it cute.

 

'till next time,

 con

Christmas 2013

Christmas 2013

View the entire collection of cards.

Fun with Serendipity Squares!

15/06/2011 by ukmaryanne

HERE is the article by scrappystickyinkymess

   

For MORE serendipity squares examples do a Google image search - there are so many ideas out there.

'til next time, 


Con

From the Mouth of Babes

 The Lord's Prayer by 2-year Old

 

Here I Am Lord

Sliding Pop-Up Card
Create a card that moves,
pops and stands all at once
with this sliding pop-up technique

splitcoaststampers.com/resources/tutorials
is one of my Favorite Sites
for learning how to make special cards and
other non-cards.

There is usually a YouTube link too.

The tutorials for the Raggedy Ann and Raggedy Andy characters is at Kim Score's blog under the free tutorials section. 

 

Raggedy Ann and Raggedy Andy

This is a great project for using your PUNCHES.

Go to Kim's page to see how to you these pieces to create Raggedy Andy!

'til next time, 

Con

I pray that today you will find peace in your heart.

Shabby Chic Knotted Flower Tutorial - jennings644

I have been taking everything slow and easy.  On August 29th I had my lower back fused - so I'm sorry for not blogging recently. I've been on Pinterest instead. You can check my Pinterest page... durandconnie for some more ideas.

I have never been a great blogger but I do like sharing great finds on the internet. I hope you enjoy this cute shabby chic flower tutorial.

If you are looking for some "Shabby Chic" inspiration go to jennings644 on YouTube. You won't regret it;)

jennings644 - YouTube:  You will find some of the best easy to learn tutorials. She will take you through step by step instructions to create amazing projects! Below you will see several links, these links take you to jennings644 Etsy store and her Magazines which are tools to use to navigate around her tutorials.

• jennings644 Etsy Store
• Kris Larson Etsy Store
• Freestyle-Crafts Magazine
• Freestyle-Crafts Templates
• ustream.tv

'til next time,


Con

Creating...My Style: Father's Day Card

Isn't this just awesome! I found this from a feed in my email today and I just had to pop it right into the blog! FANTASTIC...it is the type of card I hope to make very, very soon.

PLEASE GO TO THIS SITE AND SEE THIS MASCULINE CARD IDEA!  Creating...My Style: Father's Day Card © Judy Hayes: "This is the card I made for my Dad!  It actually started as a scrap card .......made from a scrap of black card stock with a hole from c..."

I have been inventorying my SU stamps and plan to move onto the rest.  I trying to figure out what I have and what is missing;)


'til next time,

Con

The Empty Pickle Jar and Simple Truths

My friend sent this video to me and now I am sharing with all of you.  Please take time and watch it; it will be worth your while;)

play.simpletruths.com | Store Landing


'til next time,


Con