Pink Buckaroo Designs

What a fun card, Erica!

2012-05-30T09:33:54.596-05:00

What a fun card, Erica!

I LOVED Morgans Wonderland our PK/PPCD unit spent ...

2012-05-29T19:39:59.285-05:00

I LOVED Morgans Wonderland our PK/PPCD unit spent a day out there and they loved it. I think I was more excited about the trip.

Great card! Love all of the new goodies on it! Fan...

2012-05-29T18:24:08.268-05:00

Great card! Love all of the new goodies on it!
Fantastic family pics too! Looks like so much fun!

I have to laugh at those bugs! First I don't l...

2012-05-29T17:40:50.106-05:00

I have to laugh at those bugs! First I don't like bugs at all...have a few stories way. However, when I was in college at SFA in Nacogdoches we had the strangest bugs and they jumped. Eeek! So I feel your pain.

I love your cute little purse. I also love seeing your family pics! Super sweet to share those.

christie daugherty

So adorable!!! Your daughter did a great job!!! ...

2012-05-29T17:00:59.862-05:00

So adorable!!! Your daughter did a great job!!! Love the flower accent on your bag- Perfect Touch!!! Very Cute!!!

OMG too cute - and the bag is adorable also. Will...

2012-05-29T10:45:40.937-05:00

OMG too cute - and the bag is adorable also. Will have to make one of these for my grand daughter.

If you want to get rid of katydids, think in terms...

2012-05-28T16:06:23.907-05:00

If you want to get rid of katydids, think in terms of a three step program. Habitat, deterrents and removal. First, reduce the number of attractive habitats for katydids, crickets and grasshoppers in your garden. Clean out gutters where damp collected debris offers a welcome haven. Trim any long grass areas down to a low level since they love long grass, and sweep the cuttings away from the house. If you have a compost heap, keep it a good distance from the home, and if you bin it, keep the bin a good distance away and ensure the lid is held down securely.

Next, use deterrents to discourage them from feeding on your plants. There are two ways to do this. You can plant "barrier plants" that these insects are repelled by such as horehound, cilantro, calendula or alliums. These crops will repel a wide range of insects long term, but if you don't have time to grow them, a short term solution is to use a repellent spray.

Try solutions of garlic oil, neem oil or Tabasco mixed with water and spray the plants. While the garlic and Tabasco will repel the katydids, neem oil acts not only as a repellent, but also as an anti-feed and growth regulator, and even sterilizes some species. If using insecticides such as Talstar Pro, read the instructions carefully and follow the manufacturers instructions.

If using barrier crops and sprays to protect your treasured plants is not enough for you and you don't want to listen to the "Katy did, Katdy didn't," argument all night, you can reduce their numbers by trapping and removing Katydids in home made traps. Mix a solution of black strap molasses diluted in water in an old jar or can, and bury these up to the neck in the ground. The katydids will be attracted by the sweetness and crawl in attempting to feed, only to drown in the solution. They will also be attracted to ultraviolet bug killers left in the garden overnight. Be warned, if handling larger species, they are capable of pinching the skin painfully.

With these simple measures you should be able to keep katydids off your plants and enjoy the night song without being driven to distraction.

Mustaches for a masculine card - just perfect. I ...

2012-05-28T14:27:47.085-05:00

Mustaches for a masculine card - just perfect. I love the colors and layers.

What a perfect 'Dad' card! That woodgrain ...

2012-05-28T11:52:19.816-05:00

What a perfect 'Dad' card! That woodgrain kissing technique is amazing... must go and find me a stamp in my collection I can do that with lol!

Your cards are just so beautiful and what amazing ...

2012-05-27T21:44:33.019-05:00

Your cards are just so beautiful and what amazing designs!
Casey

Wonderful card! I love the colors and how you used...

2012-05-25T17:23:28.324-05:00

Wonderful card! I love the colors and how you used the woodgrain stamp.

It was a pleasure having you as a guest designer at The Friday Mashup!

Another great masculine card! You are on a roll wi...

2012-05-25T11:05:38.482-05:00

Another great masculine card! You are on a roll with these!

awesome card Erica :)

2012-05-25T10:52:39.846-05:00

awesome card Erica :)

Just love your work. This card is no exception. Gr...

2012-05-24T09:06:11.877-05:00

Just love your work. This card is no exception. Great use of the colours!

It's masculine and also oh so cheerful! What ...

2012-05-24T07:35:16.029-05:00

It's masculine and also oh so cheerful! What a perfect combo of mustaches and yellow!!?? So glad to see you at Dynamic Duos!

This is awesome Erica! Love those mustaches for su...

2012-05-23T23:43:53.893-05:00

This is awesome Erica! Love those mustaches for sure!! Thanks for joining us at Dynamic Duos this week!

LOL! I have three sons and it's still hard fo...

2012-05-23T14:51:56.801-05:00

LOL! I have three sons and it's still hard for me to come up with masculine cards! I'm always reaching for bright, girly colors and patterns!!
Love this fun card...way too cute! :) Thanks for joining us at Dynamic Duos this week!

Hi I have tried emailing you but it wont let me. p...

2012-05-23T12:27:04.690-05:00

Hi I have tried emailing you but it wont let me. please email me at smithredrocker@aol.com I would like to do a share or 2 thanks!!

This brought a smile to my face. What a great comb...

2012-05-23T04:10:36.895-05:00

This brought a smile to my face. What a great combination of challenges. Thanks for joining in with us at Dynamic Duos.

Oh really cute card! This is so wonderful and amaz...

2012-05-23T00:23:24.276-05:00

Oh really cute card! This is so wonderful and amazing! Its flowers style very nice, and its colors very best. I love your color comb. I love the mustaches!

Yes, any card with facial hair on it passes as mas...

2012-05-22T21:50:02.032-05:00

Yes, any card with facial hair on it passes as masculine, even with a bow and bling! LOL! I love your color combo, and did you notice there's one 'stache for each daughter? Cuuuuute!

Love the mustaches! I'm inspired to make some ...

2012-05-22T21:34:48.935-05:00

Love the mustaches! I'm inspired to make some Father's Day cards now - Can't wait to try this stamp with a new black ink pad!!

Ha! That pretty pumpkin card you gave me last year...

2012-05-22T19:33:19.529-05:00

Ha! That pretty pumpkin card you gave me last year was the reason I bought this stamp, Erica! Love the mustaches! They really pop with the color combo, too. Loving that new ribbon detail. So glad you joined us this week at Dynamic Duos! Have a super day! :)

Cute pics of your you and your girls!!! Great ide...

2012-05-22T13:05:26.811-05:00

Cute pics of your you and your girls!!! Great idea on using the window sheet. Now I'll have to see how I can use mine. Great colors for the background. Love all the layers and textures.

Love the layout on your page and that apron is so ...

2012-05-22T09:42:12.240-05:00

Love the layout on your page and that apron is so cute!