It's not too late

This is the front of a card I'm posting on the Poppystamps Blog page.  One of these beautiful dies will be won by some lucky person.  All you have to do is leave a comment.  What could be easier than that?  You have until July 15th to comment.  Don't wait....To find out more click on over to see what the others have created and what prizes are waiting maybe for you.....Check it out here.


I'm hoping one of my followers will win....

Off I go....Hugs from me to you..
Mary Mac
AKA:  Glitter Grammy

Butterfly Challenge

Well Mrs. A. did it again.  This challenge was a challenge....A single layer plus a butterfly.  I am taking this to mean that the butterfly doesn't have to be part of the single layer.  I'm hoping that is the case!  Cause you can see, my butterfly has landed on the embossed and cut card.  If you happen to have a butterfly fluttering around your crafty space, maybe you'd like to add your creation to The Butterfly Challenge #10. 

I had a young lady in mind while creating this card.  Her name is Edith and if you'd like to lift her spirits by sending her a card, find out more by clicking over to Donna's blog page.

I needed an inside for this card, and though the inside has more than one layer, here's what I did...

I'm liking this card.  It was quick, it was easy, it is sparkly, and did I mention, it is yellow and I LOVE yellow!

So that's it for today....Oh, FYI....The Poppystamps Blog Blitz is in full swing, and there are prizes.  Also....The Twinery will soon be having a hop, and I'll be hopping along....Just sayin....there might be prizes there too!  Don't miss out!

Well, I'm off, seems someone has been in my craft room and has made quite a mess!

Hugs,
Mary Mac
AKA:  Glitter Grammy

What's On My Workdesk...

A mess, that's what's on my workdesk.....

On Monday I went to crop with the girls.  I still have not put "my toys" away.  But if I've learned anything on my crafting journey, it's this....they will wait for me. 

I'm thinking they will be waiting for the weekend as tomorrow I have a class and then Thursday a doctor's appointment and a visit with a friend.  Maybe I should just close the box and post the card that is waiting patiently....Everything else can wait.

It's been awhile since I've linked to WOYWW.  I wonder if Julia will remember me.  It's nice being back....I'm off to link with Ms Julia....She may not be ready for early morning company as she is recovering from a big birthday celebration....If you are brave...well you don't really need to be brave...if you want to share your desk, link your post here....and then be sure to leave a comment, so Julia knows you were visiting.  

I'm off for now, have a most crafty week and if you have nothing planned....come and play!

Hugs,
Mary Mac
AKA:  Glitter Grammy

Not A Christmas Card! What's With That?

Can you believe it?  I've actually created something that is not a Christmas card.  I was playing with my Monday group and I had no idea what I would make, so I grabbed a plastic carrier filled with this and that and this is what I made.  Every piece of this card was made with bits and bobs left over from an album project of a year ago.  So, Di, you will be getting a visit...finally.  I hope all the playmates have been behaving on the playground.  From the sounds of things, the weather has been too hot and muggy to do much running around.  Here too, summer has been more hot than I prefer. 

The paper I used  is Graphic 45, the dies are Poppystamps and Die-Namics.  The lace is a piece of gold paper doily, which was gifted to me years ago by a neighbor.  Her sister-in-law is the woman for whom I created this card.  The Sentiment I made a long time ago and I was pleased that I could use it.  I love how the bird on the paper seems to be reading the sentiment.  Happy accident for sure. 

This card was created for my friend Thelma.  She's a dear woman that has every card I've sent her displayed on the window ledge of her retirement home.  Don't you love it when the recipient loves your creations...I know I am always pleased that a creation can bring a bit of sunshine to a friend.

I feel that I've been absent from linking with my favorite gals....I'm going to try to play catch up this week.  This card will be linked to  Pixie's Crafty Workshop

Speaking of catch up....I honestly have been creating, but, most of what I've made won't be shown until later.  I'm sure you know that Poppystamps has just released new and absolutely gorgeous dies.  I've been working away to get a few cards made during their blog blitz.  BTW, there are prizes, so you might just want to leave a comment and you could be a winner!  Anyway, check it out.... Here! 

Ok, I have a butterfly card that needs creating....so off I shall go to see what my little mind can create. 

Sending wishes for a most wonderful week of creating. 
Hugs from me to you,
Mary Mac
AKA:  Glitter Grammy

It's a Poppystamps kind of day!

I'm always excited to receive dies in the mail, but I was super excited waiting for my new PoppyStamps dies.....why?  Well, let's see because they are the most beautiful Christmas dies I have EVER seen....really!  I had trouble deciding which die I would use first....so I used  5.  You are seeing 3....Well, 2 and one is hidden but very visible.... if you want to see the inside of this card, and I hope you do, because one of the dies on the inside of this card is going to be awarded to one lucky person.  Do I have your  attention?  I hope so!  I also give a little info on how this card was made. 

Here's what you need to do.  Skip on over to the Poppystamps Blog Page and look for my card.  Then leave a comment.  That's it!  Easy no?  Easy yes!  One lucky person will win! Actually there are 28 chances to win.  All of the girls on the design team are working away to make beautiful cards from the new Poppystamps dies.  So check and see what they are making, leave a comment and you could have another chance to win. 

The Poppystamps Blog Blitz began on July 1st and the last day is July 15th.  Winners will be announced on July 20th and I'd love to see your name as a winner, but you can't win if you don't play.  Trust me, if you love Christmas, Halloween, Fall and Summer you are going to love, love, love the new release....

Off I go....I'm going to see what the design team girls are up to.....
Until next time, Hugs from Northern California
Mary Mac
AKA:  Glitter Grammy

July Card Class

It took awhile, but I finally decided on what cards to make for my Christmas in July card class.  I really fussed over this card.  It started as blue and red....but it was pretty dark.  I'll bring the original to class.  Today I finished this version and I like it.  I hope you do too. 

And here is the second card...

A technique or two and you'll have two more Christmas cards to add to your 2014 collection.  When:  July 9th. at 1:00 PM.  Where:  Paradise Scrapbook Boutique.  Be sure to call Karen and let her know you'll be attending. 

A few months back, I challenged my girls to go home and design a card.  I jokingly said, your homework is.....well, Cindy took me up on my challenge and this is the BEAUTIFUL card she made..

Thank you Cindy for the kind words enclosed and thank you too for taking the time to create this beauty.....Cindy said, sorry it's taken so long, but honest I did do my homework on time.  Cindy will not have to serve detention.....she became a Grammy and a bit sooner than she'd planned.  Seems her granddaughter was in a rush to meet her!  Congrats Cindy, being a grandma is the best!

That's it for me....tomorrow will be my turn to post using the new Poppystamps dies.  Trust me, the dies are gorgeous!  Lots of Christmas, Halloween, Fall, and some Summer too.  I hope you check in tomorrow.  My blog will go live at noon on the  Poppystamps Blog.

See you Soon!
Mary Mac

Sparkles Christmas Challenge #42

Happy July 1st.  And welcome to another Sparkles Christmas Challenge.  Boy the year is really flying by....Thankfully, I have one more Christmas Card ready to be signed and mailed.  This card uses lots of what I like.....an up-cycled Christmas graphic.  This one was hard to photograph.  lots of silvery shine.  But the image was so pretty I just had to use it.  I guess I don't think of a lavenderish blue color for Christmas, but it sure turned out well.  The Poppystamps "Merry" die is perfect for cards I love the size and it looks great in all colors.  I don't know the name of the background paper, and I guess it's not really Christmas, but I sure like how it brought the card to life.  Some silvery ribbon and the outside of this card is done.  Now what to do on the inside......

A simple inside, with room for a holiday note.  I really like the Memory Box snowflake.  It adds the perfect amount of glimmer.

Be sure to check out the Sparkles Christmas Challenge blog.  And if you want to join in, the theme this month is a Winter Scene.

This month's sponsor is.....

If you are the lucky winner you can have your choice of 2 dies or 1 die and 1 stamp.... WOW!  So, show us what you've got and maybe you'll be the winner!  Be sure to link your creation on the Sparkles Christmas Challenge blog page.  And be sure to check out Marianne Design.

Before I go....I want to welcome the newest member to our design team....Welcome Caz!  I know you'll have as much fun as I am.  Check out Caz's site by heading to the Sparkles Christmas Challenge blog page.  

Until next time.....Merry Almost Christmas and Hugs from me to you!
Mary Mac
AKA:  Glitter Grammy