Thursday Project-Holiday Luminary

I get so disappointed when I can't complete a project for the day! lol! Working the last three days a week kind of puts a damper on getting something complete. Sorry about being late. This is the second one that I've made and I could see how I could get addicted. lol!
 

Supplies used to Create

Angel die-Cottage cutz

snowflake dies-Spellbinders

Luminary template-Self Created

Tinsel ribbon
Mini battery light
Cardstock in blue

Challenges

ABC Christmas V is Very Merry Christmas

Decorate to Celebrate #87 Anything goes 3D

Diva's By Design  Anything goes (1/2)

Inspiration Destination #5 Anything goes

Penny's Paper Crafty #201 Anything goes (1/3)

Party Time Tuesday #187 Anything goes (1/3)

All Crafts Anything but Card

Crafty Bloggers Network Christmas

Not just Cards #5 Anything goes

613 Avenue #95 Anything goes / boxes

AllSorts #282 Christmas

4 Crafty Chicks Anything goes (1/3)
 Moving Along with the times Winter is coming
 

Have a Great evening!



Repeat Impressions Sketch Challenge

 

It's time for a new challenge at A House that Stamps built for Repeat Impressions stamps.

 

This week we are challenging you to use this sketch and create a card.

 You are not required to use a Repeat Impressions Stamp to participate!

 

 

 

Supplies used To Create

 

Rubber Stamp-Repeat Impressions

514-I, Prize Pumpkin

DCWV-DP

Circle Spellbinders dies

Pumpkin Button

Copic Markers

 

Challenges

 

 Clear it Out Orange Stash Pumpkin Button

Artistic Inspirations  #115 Anything goes (2/3)

My Craft Creations Anything goes

Stamp and create Fall/Autumn

Great Impressions Autumn Elegance

Jellypark Friends  Autumn/Fall

Pumpkin Spice #88 Harvest

Patties Creations #102 Autumn colors

Sister act Cards #80 Anything goes

Stempelsonne Autumn

Inspiration Destination #5 Anything goes

The Sisterhood of Crafters Fall Colors (1/4)

 

Off to work! I hope to get something done for tomorrow.

Happy Tuesday with Simply Betty!

Hi everyone! I just finished using my free Simply Betty Stamp . This was another really fun image to color. I've been practicing with my Goosebumps Spray and my Bisters Powders for my Backgrounds.

This is a new facebook challenge where she gives you the image and create with it so that you can get the next freebie.  If you get it and don't use it then you cannot play for 3 months.

 

Supplies used to Create

 

Simply Betty Demonic Babe

Copic Markers

Black and Red Cardstock

Spider and Web dies-Paper Smooches

Ribbon from Stash

Bisters Powders

Goosebumps Spray

 

 

Challenges

 

Simply B Stamps Fan Group- use Demonic Babe- Bad Demon Project

Artistic Inspirations #115 Anything goes/Spooky (1/3)

Dream Valley #93 Halloween (1/3)

The Crazy #183 Spooky Nights (1/4)

Glitter And Sparkle #108 Halloween

A Gem of a Challenge #131 Halloween

Di's Digi Designs Halloween

Open-Minded  #22 Halloween (2/3)

Jo's Scrap Shack #63 Haunted Wishes (2/3)
Sister Act Card #80 Anything goes
Glitter n Sparkle #108 Halloween
Pumpkin Spice #88 Halloween
Crafts 4 Eternity #199 Halloween (2/3)
Creative Corner Halloween (2/3) )
Left of Center #51 Halloween
Sweet 7 Designs #6 Halloween  (2/3)
Creative Moments #54 Anything goes/Halloween  (2/3)

 

Another great challenge day!!!

Monday again already! No!!!!

That was a very fast weekend! I guess when you are crazy busy, that is what happens!

 Today I've chosen to make another Christmas card with mixed media.  I'm really starting to love more of a messy look. lol

 

 

Supplies used to Create

 

Digital image- Tree Topper- Saturated Canary

Copic Markers

 Goosebumps Spray
Stampendous Embossing powder
Papertrey ink-Fresh Snow ink
Cheesecloth
Cloudy blue and Blue jean colored distress ink
Button Snowflake with Red Bling

 

Challenges

 

Sister Act Card #80 Anything goes

Scribble and Scrap #30 Anything goes (2/3) 15C

Brown Sugar #117 Anything goes (2/2)
Christmas Cards #48 Anything Christmas
My Perfect Life #48 Christmas
AllSorts #283 Christmas (1/3)
Polka Doodles #42 Christmas Fun 10C
Christmas at Sweet Stampin Snowflakes (2/2)
Crafting by Designs Christmas
Moving along with the Times Someone Special at Christmas (2/3)

Have a wonderful week!



Sensational Sunday

Hi everyone! I survived another I.E.A show with my daughter. We went to Chicago yesterday for this show. It was a great facility and really big and my Daughter came home with a 2nd and 4th place in her two classes.  She really had a great day!

I've been trying to get this card complete for a long time and just now finally finished it.  This awesome image is from Rick St. Dennis and was a freebie because I used one of his images last month. To read the details on how to play go HERE.

Supplies used to Create

Rick St. Dennis-Belle and Bete
Copic Markers
Blue Texture spray-IR-resistible
Distress ink
Dufex collage Rose
Spider, web and bat dies-Paper Smooches
Webbing Ribbon-Offray
Cuttlebug Rose Embossing folder
Chalkboard-Studio G
White Gel Pen

Challenges

Open-Minded #22 Halloween or Dress up
Sparkle and Glitter Progressive part 2
Jo's Scrap Shack #63 Haunted Wishes (1/3)
Sister Act Card #80 Anything goes
Glitter n Sparkle #108 Halloween
Scribble and Scrap #30 Anything goes (1/3) 15C
That Craft Place Halloween 1-
Pumpkin Spice #88 Halloween
Brown sugar  #117 Anything goes (1/2)
Crafts 4 Eternity #199 Halloween (1/3)
Creative Corner Halloween (1/3)
Delicious Doodles Halloween 1-
Left of Center #51 Halloween
Sweet 7 Designs #6 Halloween (1/3)
Creative Moments #54 Anything goes/Halloween (1/3)

Watching football and relaxing the rest of the day!!!!

Let it Snow, Let it Snow etc....

Oh Please don't let it snow!  lol! No!!!!
I've been trying to get things accomplished in the Card making department this week, but work it making me exhausted and my back is killing me.  My daughter has a I.E.A Show this weekend also. I'm tired just thinking about the 220 rider show.  That's Big and that's long!!!!

Supplies used to Create

Digital Stamp-Spyders Corner
Copic Markers
Michaels- lace
Frantage background with Embossing powder
Spellbinders Snow Flakes dies
Memory Box Corner Snowflake die
Whimsy Stamps- Banner Stamps
 

Challenges

 

Craft-Room  Make your own Background (1/3)

Party time Tuesday #186 Anything goes (3/3)

 Christmas at Sweet Stampin October Snowflakes
Crafting by Designs Christmas
DL Art OCT. Anything goes
 Inspiration Destination #4 Anything goes
Moving Along with the Times Someone Special At Christmas (1/3)
Inky Chicks #40 Christmas (2/3)
All Crafts Anything goes
My Craft Creations ANyting goes
 The Crafty Bloggers Network Oct. Christmas


Have a Wonderful Weekend!!! Yeah, it's Friday!!!


Christmas Nugget Boxes- Oh My!

I just love making these fun little Nugget boxes! They make such sweet and simple little Gifts for kids.  Not to mention the fact that i'm getting way ahead of the Holidays. lol! These are only 3 of about 20 that I've completed.

Supplies used to create

 

Nugget Box template found Here

Doodle Pantry pre-colored images from-Winter Critters Set

The Paper Shelter pre-Colored image-Giraffes on Holidays

DP-K and Company

Address Labels

 

Challenges

 Party time Tuesday #186 Anything goes (2/3)
Inky Chicks #40 Christmas (1/3)
All Crafts Anything goes
My Craft Creations ANyting goes
Not Just Cards #4 Anything goes
The Pink Elephant #273 Treat holders
613 Avenue #94 Anything goes / Candy Treats (3/3)
Robyns Fetish #234 Food or Drinks
 The Crafty Bloggers Network Oct. Christmas
Delicious Doodles #106 Make A Christmas Gift

Enjoy your Thursday!!!

 

What if? Wed DCC by Joy

Hey everyone! It's Wednesday and time for another challenge at The House that Stamps Built for  Repeat Impressions.                

Joy is challenging us this week to use your 

"Leftovers"
Get those scraps of papers out and get started! I decided to paper piece my pumpkins with my Scraps.

Supplies used to Create

Rubber Stamps-Repeat Impressions
514-I, Prize Pumpkin
Sentiment 2312-I, Pumpkins...
DP-Provo Craft and DCWV

Challenges

Sunflowerfield Autumn (1/3)
Pumpkin Spice #88 Harvest
Open Minded #21 Pumpkins (1/3)
My Sheri Crafts #144 Autumn Abundance 1-
Simply Create too Orange color
Sister Act Card #79 Anything goes
Love to Create Fall Colors
Squigglefly #42 Fall
Glitter n Sparkle #107 Use some orange
Great Impressions Autumn Elegance (1/3) OCT.
Just Inspirational Fall
Party Time Tuesday #186 Anything goes (1/3)

Off to work to see my Babies! Have a great day!

Through the Craftroom Door challenge with Oozak

Yippee!!! It's time for another Through the Craftroom Door challenge with Team B!

 

The Challenge is always

 

"Anything goes"

 

 We are sponsored this week by

 

Oozak

 

 

Supplies used to Create

 

Digital image-Art by Miran-Princess of Snowflake

Copic Markers all Sold at Oozak

Skin E13,11,01

Hair E31,35,37,YR20

Eyes G21,24

Reds R32,35,37

Blues B12,14,21.23,32,34

Pinks R81,83,85

Fur E50,51,53

Cheesecloth

Recollections Embossing powder

Mesh Ribbon in Silver

DP-DCWV

 

Challenges

 

Art by Miran #17 Anything goes

2 Cute ink #117 Princess (1/2) 10C

613 Avenue #94 Anything goes (1/3)

Scribble and Scrap #29 Anything goes (2/3)

AllSorts #281 Embossing (1/3)

 Crafty Calendar October Bingo (Sparkle, Embossing, Sentiment) 1-

Hiding in my Craftroom #170 Embossing 1-

Little Claires #50 Christmas (1/3)

Vandicrafts Artistry #13 Fashion your Background (Embossing powder scattered to background

Anything goes with a Twist #3 Anything with Shimmer and Sparkle

 

Have a Wonderful Tuesday!!!



What???? Fall break over already!

I can't believe how fast the week just flew by!

 

My kids are heading back to school after a nice break and i'm back to the routine. lol!

Yesterday was the anniversary of Scott and I first meeting each other, 24 years!!!! WOW! He never forgets the date!

 

Today, I've chosen to make another Halloween card but it's not a Witch!!!
 

 

Supplies used to Create

 

A Day for Daisies Digital Stamp- Raven Waiting

Copic Markers

DP-Jeepers Creepers The Paper Studio

Goosebumps Spray

Distress ink in Weathered Wood

 

Challenges

 

A Day for Daisies Anything Halloween
Kit and Clowder October Anything goes
Pumpkin Spice #88 Halloween
We Do Doobado #17 Halloween (2/2)
Simply Create Too Halloween (3/3)
Sister Act Card #79 Anything goes UL
Aud Sentiments #117 Anything goes with Sentiment (3/5)

Inspiration Destination #3 Anything goes UL

Creative Corner Anything goes (3/3)

PDE Linky Anything Halloween UL

 Ladybug Crafts October Halloween

Paradise of Stamps #4 Halloween (2/3)

Sweet Stampin Halloween (1/2)

Scribble and Scrap #29 Anything goes (1/3)

 

Have a Great Week!

 

Devilishly Delightful!

 

Hello and welcome to my blog! I just love to make cards!!! lol! The kids and I spent the entire day yesterday digging in my Grandmothers old house that had collapsed.  My sister bought the property a couple of years ago and now we are cleaning up the whole mess and digging out treasures.

Today I've been challenged to use this awesome freebie digital stamp from Simply Betty Stamps She was only available from the Facebook Group until 10AM and it had to be used by this evening.  This is what I have came up with
I've chosen once again to use my Goosebumps spray and my Bisters powders for the background. I've been experimenting with these and have fallen in love.

Supplies used to Create

Simply Betty Stamps-Bat Queen Betty
Copic markers
Bisters powders in red and black
Goosebumps spray
DP-DCWV
Black Cardstock
Webbing from Dollar Tree


Challenges

Kit and Clowder October Anything goes
Pumpkin Spice #88 Halloween
We Do Doobado #17 Halloween (1/2)
Simply Create Too Halloween
Sister Act Card #79 Anything goes
4 Krafty Girlz #29 Anything goes (3/3)

Aud Sentiments #117 Anything goes with Sentiment (2/5)

Inspiration Destination #3 Anything goes UL

Creative Corner Anything goes (2/3)

A Step in the Dark #12 Anything goes (3/3)

The East Wind #17 Spooks come out at Night (3/3)

PDE Linky Anything Halloween

 Ladybug Crafts October Halloween

My Artistic Adventures #11 Halloween

Paradise of Stamps #4 Halloween

 

Have a wonderful Sunday!

Send a Smile 4 kids- #89 Celebrate!!

 

It's Challenge time at Send a Smile 4 Kids!

 

 The Challenge for the next 2 weeks is:

 

#89 Celebrate

 

Sponsored by

Crackerbox Palace

 

 

 

Supplies used to Create

 

Rubber stamp-Crackerbox Palace-Trevor

Copic Markers

K and Company DP

 

Challenges

 Chocolate, Coffee and Cards #76 For the Boys (1/3)

Sister Act Cards #79 Anything goes UL

4 Krafty Girlz #29 Anything goes (2/3)

Aud Sentiments #117 Anything goes with Sentiment (1/5)

Seize the Birthday Anything Birthday

 Inspiration Destination #3 Anything goes UL

Inky Impressions #181 Anything goes

 

 

Sponsored by:

Paper Shelter

 

 

Supplies used to Create

 

Digital image- The Paper Shelter

Copic Markers

Spellbinders oval and Scalloped oval

Heart diecut-Sizzix

 

 Challenges

 

 Craft for the Craic #9 Something for a Child (1/5)

Creative Corner Anything goes

The ABC V is for Vibrant

The Crafting Café Think Pink 1-

Party time Tuesday #185 Anything goes (3/3)

 Penny's Paper Crafty #199 Anything goes (3/3)

Just Inspirational Pink

 

Have a wonderful Saturday and Please consider sending your cards to Send a Smile 4 Kids and put a Smile on a childs face.

Art by Miran Guest Designer!

 I'm Happy to say that I am the Guest Designer this week at Art By Miran

 No, It's not a witch today, but Dracula instead. HA! lol! If you follow my blog you know that I've posted a lot of witches, but not this time.

 

 

The Challenge this week is

 

Anything goes

 

 

 

 

Supplies used to Create

 

Digital image-Art By Miran- Vampire Veronica

Copic Markers

Misc... DP

RIP Sticker from

Webbing- K and Company

 

Challenges

 

Digi Choosday #41 Halloween (2/2)

Party time Tuesday #185 Anything goes (2/3)

PDE Linky Anything Halloween

 Penny's Paper Crafty #199 Anything goes (2/3)
Inky Impressions #181 Anything goes
Inspiration Destination #3 Anything goes UL
The East Wind #17 Spooks come out at Night (2/3)
 Diva's By Design Texture (2/2)
 The Little Red Wagon #259 Spooky
A Step in the Dark #12 Anything goes (2/3)

 4 Krafty Girlz #29 Anything goes (1/3)

 

Have a Wonderful Weekend!!

Another Witch!!!! Oh how i love to color witches!

I know, I know another Witch Halloween Card! I can't stop! lol! I promise that i'll try to do something else next week.
 

 

Supplies used to Create

 

Digital stamp-Blue Button Stamps-Witch Button

Copic Markers

Goosebumps Spray

Bisters Powders- Sold at I Brake for Stamps

 Spider punch-Studio G
Bats die-Memory Box
Spellbinders Circle Dies
Black Webbing

 

Challenges

 

Digi Choosday #41 Halloween (1/2)

Party time Tuesday #185 Anything goes (1/3)

PDE Linky Anything Halloween

 Penny's Paper Crafty #199 Anything goes (1/3)
Inky Impressions #181 Anything goes
Inspiration Destination #3 Anything goes UL
The East Wind #17 Spooks come out at Night (1/3)
 Artistic Inspirations #113 Anything goes (3/3)
Crafting from the Heart #40 Anything goes (3/3)
The Corrosive #210 Halloween (3/3)
Creative Bug on the Loose #6 Goosebumps (3/3)
Diva's By Design Texture (1/2)
 DoubleClick Skittles Black Purple and Green Colors 1-
The Little Red Wagon #259 Spooky
A Step in the Dark #12 Anything goes (1/3)

Have a Wonderful Thursday! I'm off to the Covered bridge festival! Yippeee

Repeat Impressions Sketch challenge- Halloween inspiration

 

Happy Wednesday everyone! I'm off to work today with all of my babies, but wanted to get this posted first.  This week at The House that Stamps Built the challenge is this awesome sketch.

 

You are not required to use a Repeat Impressions Rubber stamp, but we would love to see one if you have it.

 

 

 

 

Supplies used to Create

 

Rubber Stamp- Repeat Impressions

2323-I, Halloween Cobweb

DP- Jeepers Creepers stack-The Paper Studio and DCWV

Ghost Button

Circle punches-Stampin'up

 String

 

Challenges

 

Artistic Inspirations #113 Anything goes (2/3)
Crafting from the Heart #40 Anything goes (2/3)
My Craft Creations Anything goes
Crafting Desert Diva's #42 Halloween
 Robyn's Fetish  #233 Halloween
The Corrosive #210 Halloween (2/3)
Fairy Tale Halloween (2/2)
Simply Create Too #72 Halloween
Sister Act Card #78 Anything goes UL
Sweet Pea Stampers Halloween (2/3)
Crafting by Designs Boo you scared me 

 Crafty Boots Halloween

 The Pink Elephant Black orange and Green

Amusing Halloween (1/2)

 

Have a Wonderful Wednesday! It's Still Raining here in Indiana and i'm over it!!



Another Spooktacular Card with Rick St. Dennis

Okay everyone I just found out that my Card was chosen as one of the nominees for Project of the Week at the Rick St. Dennis blog with my That-A-Way witch card. Click HERE  and go vote for your favorite project. They are all wonderful!!

 

Anyway, today I've chosen to use another Rick St. Dennis image for my card.  I've been experimenting with my Bisters Powders and Digital images and this is what I came up with. 

Supplies used to Create

 

Digital image- Rick St. Dennis-Zephyr McBroom

Copic Markers

Background-Bisters Powders in Black and yellow
Goosebumps Spray

DP-The Paper Studio

 

Challenges

 

Artistic Inspirations #113 Anything goes/Make your own background (1/3)
Crafting from the Heart #40 Anything goes (1/3)
My Craft Creations Anything goes
Crafting Desert Diva's #42 Halloween
Digi Makeover #162 Use Black
 Robyn's Fetish  #233 Halloween
The Corrosive #210 Halloween (*1/3)
Kit and Clowder October Anything goes
Fairy Tale Halloween (1/2)
Simply Create Too #72 Halloween
Sister Act Card #78 Anything goes UL
Sweet Pea Stampers Halloween (1/3)
Crafting by Designs Boo you scared me
Creative Bug #6 Goosebumps
Craft-Room Make your own Background

Thanks for stopping by today!

Project of the week-Tutorial On Stamping with Liquid Applique

Today is my day to present a project of the week at The House that Stamps Built for Repeat Impressions Stamps. I've chosen to write a tutorial on:

Stamping with liquid Applique


Supplies used:

Dark colored Cardstock- I chose DCWV textured in brown
Liquid Applique- I used  White from Marvy Uchida
Rubber Stamp- I used A Repeat Impressions-Beer Mug and Beer Foam from
the “Bottoms Up Series”
Heat Tool

 

 

1.  Stamp Beer mug with black ink onto brown cardstock.

2.  Using your  Beer foam stamp, apply liquid applique to the raised
areas of the stamp by using a daubing motion.  After covering the
image, stamp onto your Beer Mug stamp. See picture.

 

3.  After allowing your liquid applique to dry for an hour or two,
using your heat tool , heat set the liquid applique image. This should
make it raised and puffy. *Do not overheat! Liquid applique turns
brown when scorched.

 

 

 

4.  You can then leave the image as is or add more liquid applique to fill in the open space areas. Your beer mug is then ready to use on a card!
This is an example that I posted a while back using this technique

 

 

This is my newest Example

 

Supplies

 

Repeat impressions rubber stamps

9602-O, Beer Mug

9601-I, Beer Foam

9609-E, Citrus Wedge

Sentiment-9608-C, Bottoms Up

Acetate

liquid Applique

Bakers twine

Stampin'up Circle punches

Crystal Lacquer

ink Refill

DP-Walmart

 

Challenges

Top Tip Tuesday- Tutorial Tip
AllSorts- Cream and Brown (1/3)
Treasured Times #26 Anything goes
Creative Corner Anything goes (2/3)
Sister Act Card #78 Anything goes (UL)
Addicted to Stamps and More #116 Anything goes 10C
Inspiration Destination #2 Anything goes (UL)
Loves Rubber Stamps #121 Anything goes
Papertake Weekly Anything goes
Sweet Stamps #190 Kraft paper

Have a wonderful Monday!


Sunday with more Bisters Powder

We had a little get together last evening with some family and friends. It was nice to just relax around a fire with no stress. My kids are on fall break all of next week and football is sadly over for my son. I really am going to miss those games!

I'm sorry about not posting yesterday but I've had a lot going on.

Today I've chosen to post another Bisters Powder card.

Supplies used to Create

Bisters Powders sold at I Brake for Stamps
Stampin'up stamp set- Garden Whimsy
White Gel Pen
Staz-On black ink

Challenges

Less is More #193 One layer card
Sweet Stampin For a Friend (1/2)
Treasured Times #26 Anything goes
Artistry #12 Anything goes 1-
Creative Corner Anything goes (1/3)
Sister Act Card #78 Anything goes
Addicted to Stamps and More #116 Anything goes 10C
Crafting with Dragonflies #36 Anything goes
Inspiration Destination #2 Anything goes
Paper Pretties- Clean and Simple

Have a wonderful week!!!



 

Fantastic Friday!!! Spooktastic!

Hello Everyone! Today is my favorite day of the week. Hip Hip Hooray for Friday!!

I have another Halloween card to share with all of you today.  I just love making these cute Halloween cards!

 

 

Supplies used to create

Digital image-Art by Miran- Trick or Treat
Copic Markers
DP- Jeepers Creepers- The Paper Studio
Button Tag-
Bakers Twine-Studio G

Challenges

Art by Miran #16 Anything goes
Crafting from the Heart #39 Anything goes (3/3)

Artistic Inspirations #112 Anything goes (3/3)

My Craft Creations Anything goes UL

Love Rubber Stamps Anything goes



Papertake Weekly Anything goes
Crafts Galore Encore #10 Trick or Treat (1/3)
A Little Bit Crafty Boo (1/3)
Come and Get it Halloween (UL)

The Corrosive #209 Halloween Colors (3/3)

Sunflower Field October Halloween

PDE Linky Party #21 Witches

Crafting for all Seasons #87 Too Cute to Spook (3/3)

 Creative Moments #53 Anything goes (1/3)

Aud Sentiments #117 Anything goes with a Sentiment (1/5)

 

Have a Wonderful Weekend!

My Grandma's Birthday card using Bisters Powders

Once again i'm late with another Birthday Card.  My Grandma's birthday was on the 3rd and i'm just now finishing it.  I have had a headache that won't quit for days., my daughter and I have been arguing like cats and dogs and I just can't keep up.  It seems like i'm getting bombarded all at once. Oh well enough of my problems.

 

I used my new Bisters Powders again to create this card.

 

 

 

Supplies used to Create

 

Rubber stamps from Little Claire Designs-Swirlball flowers

Black StazOn ink

White Gel Pen

Bisters powders-Sold at I brake for Stamps

Sharpie markers

Circle Punches-Stampin'up

 

 Challenges

 

 

Crafting from the Heart #39 Anything goes (2/3)

Artistic Inspirations #112 Anything goes (2/3)

Love to Scrap #39 Anything goes (2/3)

My Craft Creations Anything goes UL 

613 Avenue #92 anything goes (3/3)

Anything goes with a twist #1 Anything goes

Sister Act Cards #77 Anything goes

The Crazy For a Special Lady (1/4)

Fashionable Stamping Anything goes (2/3)

 Love Rubber Stamps Anything goes



Papertake Weekly Anything goes
The ABC U is for Unique 15 C

Enjoy your Thursday! It's suppose to rain again here so that could mean a miserable day stuck inside with a whole lot of toddlers. lol!