Diaries Of A Stamper

A Brown Tie Affair

2008-05-27T11:19:00.000-07:00

Finally!! It was so nice to be able to be in my studio again, although a little rusty, it felt good!

I made this for today's color challenge the colors in the challenge were sage shadow, chocolate chip, and very vanilla, such pretty colors together!!

I did have some trouble with inspiration today but hopefully it will return as the week goes on.

Thank you so much for all your birthday wishes, you have all made me feel so special! I will be posting all the birthday cards that I received from my stamping friends in the next day or two, they are all so gorgeous!!

Here is a picture of my new nose piercing, I will take a better picture once it has healed a bit. Actually it didn't hurt as much as i thought is way going to, it just stung while it was being pierced once the jewelery was in it was fine and today it is fine too!

Happy Birthday To Me!!!!

2008-05-26T08:37:00.000-07:00

Sorry I have been so MIA lately, I took some much needed days to catch up on some big projects around the house, yard work, reorganizing etc. I am so looking forward to getting back in the studio tomorrow I am going through withdrawal.

I hope everyone is having a super day and Happy Memorial day to my American friends!!!

Well I am off soon for lunch with my friend Erica, and to get a nose piercing, a tiny diamond stud!!! I am so excited!!!

Here is a picture of what lies under my computer desk.....LOL!

Happy Birthday!

2008-05-21T12:14:00.000-07:00

Isn't he just the cutest monkey?? I love monkeys! I made this for today's sketch challenge. perfect birthday card for a kid of any age 1-100......LOL!

Did you see American Idol lat night?? David Cook was awesome I soooooooo hope he wins!! He's just totally the WHOLE package!! He's HOT, young but not too young, hip, sounds great, seems sensitive, very humble. I can't wait for the result I am going crazy!! I'm so sad I don't get to vote!

Anyhoo back to the card, I used stickles for the balloon and the cherry on the cupcake, I also used crystal effects on the hat and cupcake icing just to give them a little more dimention.

Supplies: CC designs, Real red, yoyo yellow, white and black cs, real red, designer prints dp, black and real red ink, copics, stickles, cuttlebug, crystal effects, and brads.

I carried you.........

2008-05-20T10:30:00.000-07:00

Sorry I have been so MIA lately, Jason had a 4 day weekend so we just hung out as a family together, no stamping no blogging just family it was actually quite nice!

I made this card for today's color challenge, the challenge was to use certainly celery, soft sky and bayou blue, I just love these colors together. I sponged on the background and stamped it with my Our Daily Bread stamps set On eagle's wings. The trees are from a unknown company, sorry.

I hope everyone had a fabulous long weekend I know we did! But now my house is a disaster zone so off to work I go!

PS don't forget to vote for David Cook tonight on American Idol!!

Supplies: Our Daily Bread designs, On eagle's wings, unknown tree stamp, certainly celery, soft sky, bayou blue and white cs, certainly celery, soft sky, bayou blue, and black ink, copics, wjite gel pen.

We Have A Winner And A Card

2008-05-15T11:57:00.000-07:00

Judy Rozema come on down!! Judy please email me your addy at kellyshadow@yahoo.com!!!

Sorry for the delay by the time I finished watching Criminal minds and CSI NY last night i was so tired I just went to bed!

Thank you everyone for playing along!! And to those who asked my birthday is on the 26th. I am compiling all the questions and will have a question answer post ready very shortly.

I made this card using Flourishes newly released lilac set, it is such a gorgeous set!! I don't know why but some of the lilacs look a little blurry they aren't in real life, i wonder if it was the glitter pen that caused it?

The instructions for this card can be found here Lilac Blossom.

Supplies: Lilac, flourishes fllc, always artichoke, VV cs, lovely lilac, always artichoke, ink, copics, glitter pen, oval punch, ribbon, plastic bag,

It's All About The Presents

2008-05-14T11:24:00.000-07:00

At least to a child it is......LOL! I made this card for today's sketch challenge. I just love this layout perfect for some smaller images!

Thank you so much for all your wonderful comments yesterday about my mojo you are too sweet! And thank you for suggestion of the possibility of my tiredness being my thyroid, I do have a low thyroid but the blood work came back perfect for it.

The problem is a high white blood cell count, this is the second test it has come back high at first we thought i may have just been fighting off the flu. But with this second test high it looks like with all my other problems that we maybe looking for Cushings Syndrome. I have read a great deal of info on cushings and seem to have almost every symptom including a growth on a my lung!!

But I guess I will have to wait until June 2 until I am able to find out more from my Dr. If anyone has any information I would be very greatful if you would like to pass it along.

If you haven't enetered yet don't forget to enter for my blog candy (two posts down) I will be drawing later tonight.

Supplies: It's my birthday, cc designs, real red, bayou blue, barely banana and white cs, cupcake dp, black and real red ink, copics, ribbon, brads, stickles.

Beautiful Memories

2008-05-13T11:02:00.000-07:00

I made this card for today's color challenge, the challenge was to use ruby red, soft sky, and pumpkin pie together.

Not too sure how I feel about this card yet, I seemed to have miss placed my mojo once again. I have just been so tired lately, my Dr. called about my blood work but can't see me until June 2, hopefully the blood work will have a clue as to why I am so tired.

Don't forget to enter for a chance to win my blog chocolate in the post below I will be drawing a name tomorrow night.

Well I am off to try to muster up some energy to clean up the house.

Supplies: Butterfly kisses, brighter tomorrow, ruby red, soft sky, and pumpkin pie cs, ginger blossom dp, ruby red, pumpkin pie ink, marker, nestabilities, stickles, ribbon, brads, bling, and ticket corner punch.

Blog Chocolate Finally!!!!

2008-05-11T22:28:00.000-07:00

I am so sorry I didn't get this up yesterday, I got so side tracked. I hope everyone had a super mother's Day weekend, I know we did. We just hung out here as a family all weekend the kids got me flowers and card Jason cleaned up the kitchen this morning and tended to all my needs!!!

So what's up with the blog candy?? Well May is my birthday month and I want to kick of my celebrations with a giveaway for you! I am giving away this gorgeous Siberian Iris set of 11 from Flourishes there are so many possibilities with set.

So how do you get it? Just leave a comment, question, or request (please be kind) on this post and I will draw a name on Wednesday night.

Welcome Khyla

2008-05-09T11:41:00.000-07:00

Jason's cousin Jo-jo has added a new baby girl named Khyla to the family!!

I knew I wanted to make her one of these onsie's cards and today's limited supply challenge was to use no stamps, so I thought it would be a perfect time to make a shaped card.

All the flowers, butterfly and sentiment are rub ons from Stampin Up's Sale-a-bration rub ons.

I used Lauren's tutorial for instruction on how to make this card.

***Just a note***

If you are waiting for me to respond to an email I will be catching up on all emails this weekend, so sorry for the delay.

Another thing is I will be posting some blog chocolate for you tomorrow!! It's yummy you won't want to miss it!!

Supplies: Pretty in pink, chocolate chips cs, rub ons, circle and scalloped circle punches, gel pen, craft knife.

Soaring Eagle

2008-05-07T12:30:00.000-07:00

I made this for today's sketch challenge such a cool sketch! At first I was thinking what am I going to do with this but it was perfect for a scenery shot. And I knew I had the perfect stamp for creating a beautiful sunset scenery shot, my Daily Bread Designs, On Eagles' Wings stamp set.

I brought my brayer back out and tried a different colored sky this time, I still need a ton more practice but I am really enjoying the learning process!! Thanks so to Michelle Zindorf for her tutorial on SCS!

Not too sure if you can tell in the photo but the images are spritzed with 2 colors of glimmer mist, in real life it kind of gives the sky a coppery glow, so pretty.

This card makes me miss my Dad so much, it would have been perfect for Father's Day and my Dad loved Eagles! Maybe the girls and I will put it inside a balloon and send it up to Heaven on Father's Day as a gesture of our love.

Supplies: Our daily Bread deigns, On Eagles' Wings, Baroque Motifs, black, pumpkin pie, really rust and white cs, black, really rust, more mustard, pumpkin pie, cranberry crisp, and summer sun, inks, copics, white singlo gel pen, cuttlebug, glimmer mist (gold and coffee), brads, sponges, brayer.

Pretty Lilac Iris

2008-05-06T11:45:00.000-07:00

So sorry for my long absence once again I have been super busy with other things.......yuck!! I hate it when life gets in the way of stamping!

I am waiting to hear back from Mom this afternoon to find out if she is going to be coming here tomorrow, it sure would be nice to see her, since she lives so far away visits are far and few in between.

I spent all morning checking out the air lines for tickets, while trying to potty train my daycare kiddie, not to mention our daughter Stephanie wanted a pet so.............guess who gets to baby sit during the day!! We have welcomed a little furry orange tabby kitten named tiger to our family this weekend.

He is so sweet and actually well behaved for kitten!! Stephanie however is exhausted.......LOL!! I don't really know why but she find mothering exhausting............. now she know how I feel some times......LOL!

BUT...... I did manage to steal away a few minutes to put together a super quick card, I used my Siberian Iris stamp set from Flourishes and today's color challenge to create this card. Keep watch for some blog candy I will be posting in the next day or 2!!

Supplies: Siberian iris, flourishes, fllc, pretty in pink, certainly celery, lovely lilac, white cs, pretty in pink designer prints, black ink, copics, stickles, ribbon, cuttlebug, and fiskers border punch.

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Harriet the Hippo

2008-05-02T11:22:00.000-07:00

I made this for today's Limited supply challenge the challenge was to use circles were limited to only use circle tools. Quite difficult since this hippo has ovals as well......but...... I punched everything into circles then hand cut the circles to take the shape of an ovals by tracing my other punch shapes and cutting them out .

Normally my hippos is a little cuter but this one is a little wonky due to only using circle punches.

I am so happy it is friday actually when we got up this morning I thought it was Saturday......LOL!

Here is a link to my original hippo tutorial using all the right punches....LOL! My Hippo tutorial.

Supplies: Bordering blue, black and white cs, marker, circle brads, googlie eyes, CM circle cutting system, various sizes of circle punches, ribbon, polka dot cuttlebug folder.

Happiness Is..........

2008-05-01T12:11:00.000-07:00

As I have mentioned before I just love this sentiment! I really like seeing the butterfly under the sentiment too.

I made this for today's way to use it challenge the challenge was to use ruffles and pleats, I used both pleated and ruffles ribbon.

I just got this gorgeous paper pack from SEI called Jolie Chocolate , and it is amazing the entire color palette is in pinks and browns.

Well i must be off both kids are home again sick and i am potty training the daycare kiddie, which is seeming to be a full time job......LOL!

Supplies: Butterfly of happiness, regal rose, pretty in pink, chocolate chip, SEI Jolie Chocolate dp, pretty in pink, and chocolate chip ink, ribbon.

Guava Iris

2008-04-30T10:35:00.000-07:00

I made this card for today's sketch challenge, I LOVE this layout!!!! At first I was a little nervous about the layout but as the card came to fruition I feel in love with the layout. I love the iris from Flourishes done in this color!

My card is 8"x9 1/4" scored @ 4" and the scored 3/4" from the outside front panel and then folded back to show the inside of the card.

I will keep this short as I have a Dr's appointment in a half hour. But there is one thing I wanted to share before I go, my funny sleep last night.

OK so we were sleeping and I was having this dream that an eel jumped out of a fish tank and was trying to bite my feet.....eeeewwwwww!! I was so scared and flailing my legs about trying to not get bitten.

Next thing I hear is " WHAT THE HELL ARE YOU DOING?" At this point I woke up and Jason was saying What is wrong with you why did you kick me in my package (nuts). I immediately started laughing and apologizing and explained what had happened in my dream.

He went on to say he was having a totally unrelated dream when all of a sudden he had this pain which woke him up only to find out it was real pain......ROTFLMBO!!!!!

Supplies: Siberian iris, flourishes, fllc, groovy guava, always artichoke, white, secret garden dp, black ink copics, marker, brads, ribbon, lace and dazzling dianmonds.

Birthday Wishes

2008-04-29T11:00:00.000-07:00

Wow, I am back.......LOL! Sorry for my long absence but I had some much needed spring cleaning to get to.

This color combo is from today's color challenge the challenge being to use purely pomegranate, soft sky and black together. I just love this color combo and thought it would make a pretty birthday card.

Not too sure if you can tell but there is a little stickles in the center of each flower making it sparkle just a bit.

Well I will keep this post short as I have two sick kids plus the daycare kiddie running around here today, and my closet is calling to be cleaned next!

Supplies: Piece of cake, butterfly kisses, purely pomegranate, soft sky, white and black cs, soft skt prints dp, purely pomegranate, soft sky and black inks, stickles, brads, ribbon.

One Boy, One Girl

2008-04-25T11:54:00.001-07:00

He was holding her hand when the doctor looked up and grinned,
"Congratulations, twins"

One boy, one girl
Two hearts beating wildly
To put it mildly, it was love at first sight.
He smiled, she smiled, and they knew right away
This was the day they'd been waiting for all their lives,
And for a moment the whole world,
Revolved around one boy, and one girl

I love this song by Collin Raye and thought it was fitting for today's post......LOL!

These card were made for today's limited supply challenge the challenge was to:

1. Make a square card. (Any size)
2. Use only scrap pieces of paper. (The base card doesn't have to be a scrap.)
3. Use ribbon or fiber scraps.
4. Use only ONE other embellishment.
5. Use any colors, stamps, and tools.

I used scraps of my Daisy D's paper and cs except for the bade of the card. The ribbon was also from my scrap ribbon jars.

I don't actually know anyone who is having a baby right now, most of my friends are done having their children so I guess these will just go into my stash for now.

Each square is 1.5" x 1.5" with the total card being 5 .25 x5.25.

Supplies Girl: So many scallops, all in a row, pretty in pink, barely banana, mellow moss and white cs, Daisy d's dp, mellow moss and regal rose ink, ribbon, marker, square, circle and scalloped punches.

Supplies Boy: So many scallops, all in a row, bashful blue, bayou blue , sage shadow and white cs, Daisy d's dp, black, bayou blue, wild wasabi ink, ribbon, marker, square, circle and scalloped punches.

Many Thanks

2008-04-24T12:23:00.000-07:00

I made this card for today's way to use the challenge was to use your scissors. I used scissors to cut out the butterflies and cut the ribbon *wink*

This is the first time one of my SAB sets have seen ink........ too many stamps too little time.......LOL!!

Update on "K"

"K" is back to school full time and has resumed 100% of her activities!! She is running, riding her bike, playing on the trampoline!!

Being able to get the "J" pouch instead of the external bag has been the hugest blessing it has allowed her to fully recover!

Thank to everyone who reached out to "K" with cards, gifts, thoughts and prayers each one of you made a difference in her recovery!!

Supplies: Butterfly kisses, SU SAB set, all in a row, ruby red, groovy guava, river rock and white cs, ginger blossom dp, vellum, ruby red, groovy guava inks, stickles rhinestone bling, ribbon.

On Eagles' Wings

2008-04-23T11:21:00.000-07:00

I really stepped out of my comfort zone today to create this card for the sketch challenge on SCS.
I have had my brayer for years, but honestly it never sees any ink.

I created the first panel using soft sky, bayou blue and not quite navy, this is my first time trying to create a sky like this, and I think it turned out okay. This is also the first time my On Eagles' Wings from Our Daily Bread designs has seen ink.

The image panel was created only using soft sky, followed by the eagle stamped with palette ink in burnt umber and finished off with the sentiment in black ink.

You should see my hands.......LOL!! Very bruised looking.....ROTFLMBO!! Thank you so much for all your well wished and healing thoughts regarding my ruptured ear drum Actually today is so much better then yesterday, it still hurts but it is no longer that blinding pain.

It was so nice to hear all about how spring is coming along in your areas, it helps me to be hopeful that we may join the ranks of spring too.

Supplies: On Eagles' wings, our daily bread designs, soft sky, not quite navy, black and white cs, soft sky, bayou blue, not quite navy, pumpkin pie, summer sun, burnt umber and black ink, brads, sponges, circle punch, brayer.

Cherry Blossoms

2008-04-22T11:44:00.000-07:00

You would never guess that it was spring here, we are sooo cold and we got snow all weekend!! I hope the real spring comes out soon! We seems to be about 2 months behind.

Usually by mother's day the lilacs are all out and the cherry tress are in full bloom, the tree don't even have leaves yet!! My garden should be full of Hyacinths and tulips but it is showing nothing but dirt!!

How is spring in your area?

I made this card for today's color challenge, the challenge was to use pretty in pink, certainly celery, and chocolate chip together. I just love these colors on of my favorite all time color combos!

I seemed to have ruptured my ear drum, not too sure how but can you say OUCH!!!!! Ouuuwwweeeeeee!!! I was pretty much up all night with pain, I have to go to the pharmacy and see if they have some stronger painkillers.

Supplies: Out on a limb, papertrey, pretty in pink, certainly celery, and chocolate chip, and white cs, pretty in pink, certainly celery, and chocolate chip inks, cuttlebug, stickles, ribbon.

I Love You, Mom

2008-04-21T11:24:00.001-07:00

I made this card for today's TLC challenge the challenge was to make a gift card holder. I decided to use my Siberian iris stamp set from Flourishes again, I thought it would be perfect for Mother's day.

I hope everyone had a wonderful weekend!! We got quite a bit of snow over the weekend, but it is all gone now thankfully!

Steph had a super time at family camp, and we got to spend Saturday with Megan doing things that were her choice. We went to the SPCA to look at the cats then to jungle mania (tubes, slides etc.) then she wanted to got to Animal house (pet store) then off to MC Donald's for lunch. She topped the evening off with pizza for dinner.

And a great time was had by all!

Supplies: Siberian Iris, flourishes fllc, black, almost amethyst, white cs, dp (inside the holder), Black ink, copics, ribbon, dazzling diamonds, oval cutter, word window punch, oval punch.

Siberian Irises

2008-04-18T11:24:00.000-07:00

I finally got my Siberian Irises set from Flourishes in the mail, I have been stalking the post man for the past 2 weeks!! Canada Posts seems to have come to a grinding halt lately, not too sure why but it feels like there maybe a strike in our future.

Anyhoo back to the card, I actually managed to do 2 challenges in one!! I made this for today's limited supply challenge, which was to make a long or tall card with no DP. I also managed to fit in Sharon's challenge to use black accents.

I also borrowed this color combo from Sharon's card!! Each of the Iris centers has a little dazzling diamonds, just to make them pop a bit, it looks very glittery in real life.

Thank Goodness It's Friday!!!! I am running out of steam for this week!!!

Supplies: Siberian Iris, Damask, Flourishes, FLLC, Almost Amethyst, barely banana, black, and white cs, black ink, copics, cuttlebug, Inkssentials White Opaque Pen by Ranger, CM oval cutting system, glue pen, dazzling daimonds.

Frogs and Flowers

2008-04-17T10:05:00.000-07:00

Just two quick cards for you today, I had made these card for the April Embellish it gallery, the theme being frogs and fun.

This happens to by my only frog stamp can you believe it?? I only have one!

This image is from Rubbernecker Stamps and is quite big. I used my copic marker to color it in.

I am so happy the weekend is just around the corner!! I love spending time with hubby especially when we have no agenda and we can just do whatever it is we please!

Stephanie is off to Family camp for the weekend, so it will just be us and Megan. Normally we all go to family camp but with my Dad's passing last year we don't have anyone to babysit our dogs, so we decide we would just stay home this year. Our friends were kind enough to let Stephaine stay with them during family camp so she doesn't miss out.

Supplies: Rubbernecker stamps, wild wasabi, bayou blue, white cs, two scoops dp, black ink, copics, brads, ribbon.

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This was made using a Bella stamp. I just adore this sweet image, reminds of my girls when they were a bit younger!

When they were little and we went to the store I would sometimes opt to put them in the wagon instead of the stroller. which for the main part was fine until one day Megan decided that she didn't want anything to be in the wagon with and she kept throwing the groceries out of the wagon!!! Little stinker!!

Supplies: Bella stamps, pretty in pink, wild wasabi, white cs, two scoops dp, copics, cuttlebug, brads, ribbon, marker corner rounder punch

Hugs For you

2008-04-16T11:11:00.000-07:00

I made this card for today's sketch challenge, I really liked this sketch it is perfect for smaller images!

I just love this sweet adorable monkey, I can't wait for my new set to arrive from CC designs because it has another monkey in it!!

Thank you to all who commented on my new profile picture!! You are too sweet!! I really felt like it was time to update it.

Woohoo Wednesday!! for me Wednesdays are super great cause........ Criminal Minds is BACK!!! I forgot how much I missed the show, while the writer's were on strike, but now that it is back I am one happy girl!!

Supplies: Monkey love, cc designs, chocolate chip, river rock, old olive, white cs, brocade dp, black ink, brads, ribbon, copic markers.

Guava Blossoms

2008-04-15T10:43:00.000-07:00

I made this card for today's color challenge, the challenge was to use, blush blossom, groovy guava, and basic grey. I LOVE this color combo!!! It is absolutely stunning.

I used happy Harmony, last years SAB from SU, I am so happy I have kept this set, I always seem to come back to it. It is such a simple Elegant set to use.

I am feeling so drained today, must of had a restless sleep. i have had 2 cups of regular coffee (normally I drink decaf)but it has had no effect. Anyone have any suggestion or ideas on how to perk up?? Shy of doing speed......LOL.....just kidding!! I know bad humor!

Supplies: Happy Harmony, groovy guava, blush blossom, basic grey, and white cs, secret garden scrappin kit, groovy guava, and basic grey ink, corner rounder punch, ribbon, brads.

Life.....

2008-04-14T11:24:00.000-07:00

Life..... is not measured by
the number of breaths we take,
but by the moments
that take our breath away.

What a beautiful sentiment!! Perfect for birthdays, graduations, sympathies, cheer you up or baby cards.

I made this card for today's TLC challenge, the challenge was to make a double pocket card. It was so easy to make and I just love the this style of double pocket card!

You will find the instructions on the link above, just click on TLC challenge.

I used Papertrey's Butterfly Kisses and Out on a Limb sets to make this card. I am loving this DP from SU's Bali breeze. Each flower center on the dp has a dot of stickles as do the large orange butterfly and all the small blue butterflies.

I am so on a butterfly kick right now, must be the feeling of spring in the air......LOL!

Supplies: Butterfly kisses, out on a limb, papertrey, only orange, tempting turquoise, white cs, bali breeze dp, vellum, only orange and tempting turquoise inks, stickles, ribbon, slot punch, rhinestone bling.

Our Daily Bread Designs

2008-04-13T18:14:00.001-07:00

I hope everyone is having a relaxing weekend!! I know we are we just mostly vegged all weekend......so nice!! I however did get some stamping done.

All three of these cards use Our Daily Breads Design stamps from the The light of the world set.

I wanted each one to just have a verse yet be different from one another.

The first one I used my Bali breeze DP from SU to determine my color pallet I really like the contrast of these colors together, and each flower center has a little dot of stickles in the center to jazz it up some.

For the second card I wanted and elegant feel to to it so i chose to use my Secret Garden scrappin kit from SU the Guava and Artichoke are sooooo pretty together. I paired them with some gorgeous ribbons and pearl brads.

I am so sad they no longer sell this kit I would really like a few more sheets of the DP from the kit!

For the last card I wanted a care free feel to it something airy, light and happy. So Iused Basic Grey's Lily Kate DP paired with soft sky and certainly celery.

I used my corner rounder punch to create some scallops on the dp.

Supplies #1: Our daily bread stamps, tempting turquoise, only orange, white cs, bali breeze dp, tempting turquoise onk, marker brads, oval cutter, stickles.

Supplies #2: Our daily bread stamps, groovy guava, always artichoke, VV cs, secret garden simply scrappin kit, always artichoke ink, brads, ribbon.

Supplies #3: Our daily bread stamps, soft sky, certainly celery, white cs, lily kate dp, black ink, corner rounder, ribbon, cuttlebug.

Will You Serve?

2008-04-11T10:37:00.000-07:00

I made this card for today's Limited supply challenge, the challenge was to use no commercial designer paper and design your own background paper. I also managed to complete Sharon's challenge too, using glitter.

I used Flourishes Damask (positive) for my background, and Wedding Party for my image and Wedding Essentials for my sentiment.

I added stickles to the dresses, flowers, bows in their hair and earrings. I love stickles!!!

I am sooooooooo happy the weekend is here, I feel like I could really use some downtime, from driving here and there and all the jazz I just wanna sit and stamp with no interruptions! KWIM?

Supplies: Wedding Party, Wedding Essentials, Damask, Flourishes, FLLC, Lovely lavender, elegant eggplant, green galore, and white cs, Black and elegant eggplant ink, stickles, copics, ribbon.

From This Day Forward

2008-04-10T11:13:00.001-07:00

I made this card for today's way to use it challenge, the challenge was to find ways to use eyelets, I used my eyelets to lace my ribbon through my card.

I used Flourishes new set called Wedding Essentials for the sentiment and the flourishes on the on the card layer.

I realized while making this card that I don't really have any gold embellishments, and this is the only gold ribbon I have!! I need to find more gold ribbon!!

The Patterned paper is from Sandylion, it is absolutely breathtaking in person, I have it in two colors this rich brown and a slate like grey.

Supplies: Wedding Essentials, flourishes, Fllc, brown (unknown), gold cs, sandylion dp, gold ink, eyelets, ribbon, gold glimmer mist.

To The Happy Couple......

2008-04-09T12:01:00.000-07:00

This is my first card using Flourishes new set Wedding Party. Flourishes has also released two other stamps sets today Wedding Essentials and Siberian Iris, which I will be showing you this week.

Be sure to check out the contest Flourishes is having this week too they are giving away 2 stamp sets!!

Instead of a month long contest, Flourishes is having a week long contest (ok - technically 5 days!) starting Monday April 7th. We're celebrating a new release as well as the one year anniversary of the SCS Weekly Inking!
Here are the contest details:
-Upload a card using ANY Flourishes stamp during the time period of April 7 through April 11 and post a link on this thread - using fllc as a keyword.
-Friday evening we will announce two winners who will receive the Flourishes Stamp Set of THEIR choice!!

If you are not a subscriber to the SCS Weekly Inkling - then do so now! Wednesday will be the one year anniversary and SCS will be giving away lots of prizes donated by many companies - Flourishes being one of them!

I also wanted to mention that Sharon Harnist known as StamperSharon on SCS. Sharon will be with us as our Guest Designer for April and May and we just couldn’t be any happier!!! WELCOME, Sharon!!

OK now for the card details, for the bride's wedding dress I stamped her on Doodlebug's sugar coated paper and cut out the dress and paper pieced back on the bride the bride's image which I had stamped onto white card stock. For the veil I stamped it on vellum and added pearls to the crown and covered with stickles. The groom's jacket is also paper pieced I used Doodlebug's sugar coated paper in black just to dress it up a bit and off set the pants.

The red layer was run through my cuttlebug using the textiles folder the sprayed with glimmer mist to give it some pretty sparkle.

I am still catching up on my tags....... I am soooo far behind **blushing** . I am also looking super forward to another episode of criminal tonight!!! Woohoo!!

Supplies: Wedding Party, Flourishes, FLLC, Real red, black and white cs, vellum, black ink, copics, stickles, glimmer mist, pearls, cuttlebug, brads, ribbon

Bee Happy

2008-04-08T09:39:00.000-07:00

Just a quick post today, Jason is off today to go to the dr.'s. So we will be off and running in a few minutes.

I made this card for the Embellish It gallery the theme this month was frogs and fun and I think these little guys look like they are having a lot of fun.

Well I gotta run I hope to be back a little later today to catch up on some tags and stuff!

Supplies: Stampendous stamps, pretty in pink, certainly celery, white cs, phoebe dp, black ink, copics, stickles, cuttlebug, ribbon, brads.

To One Person You May Be the World....

2008-04-07T11:02:00.002-07:00

To the world you may be just one person, but to one person you may be the world.... I just love that sentiment and it is so true!

I made this for today's TLC challenge, the challenge was to use layered ribbon. I used a green and a pink satin ribbon that I ran through a slot on my image panel.

I love this Papertry set Out on a limb, it so remind me of cherry blossoms which should be blowing here in the next month or so. I get so excited to see all the pretty pink blossoms and become captivated by their fragrance.

I stamped my branches first, then the flowers followed by the single 3 leaf stamp, the centers each have a dot of Tutti frutti stickles in the center. Not too sure if you can tell but the celery layer has been run through the cuttlebug with the textiles embossing folder. I used my SU slot punch to create the slot for ribbon on the main image panel.

Well I am off to tidy the house after a relaxing weekned AKA very little house work down this weekend!

Supplies: Out on a limb. Papertrey, pretty in pink, certainly celery, close to cocoa, white cs, pretty in pink, certainly celery and close to cocoa ink, cuttlebug, stickles, brads, ribbon, slot punch.

Embrace.......

2008-04-04T10:35:00.000-07:00

I made this card for today's limited supply challenge, the challenge was to use white and one other color, no neutrals. I chose to work with red I love how vibrant red is against white.

Happy Friday!!! OMW!! I am soooo happy it is Friday!!! It just feels like this week has dragged on and on. I have quite a few cards to make this weekend, so I am glad I spent the week running errands and spring cleaning.

I am so happy that Phoebe our youngest dog is out of heat, the poor thing she would have to wear diapers to bed I will post a picture sometime this weekend.

At first I wanted to breed her then I made the appointment to have her fixed, but she went into heat 2 days before her surgery so I canceled it (the vet said it is more dangerous for them to have the surgery when they are in heat). So now I don't know what I want to do! I know I would have to wait until her third heat cycle to breed her. Does anyone have any dog breeding stories to share?

Supplies: embrace life, real red, white cs, real red, black ink, cuttlebug, copics, brads, liquid pearls, ribbon.

Beautiful!

2008-04-03T10:12:00.000-07:00

I made this card for today's way to use it challenge, the challenge was to use some rub ons. I love using rub ons on my cards!! I used the rub ons to create a trail behind the butterflies, and as the greeting. I used the sketch from yesterday's challenge.

The butterflies were stamped on vellum, I lined the bodies with rhinestone bling and used liquid peals to accent their wings.

I really love the color combo on this card celery and pomegranante compliment each other perfectly.

A questions was asked the other day about glimmer mist coming out heavy or blotchy.

I spray my glimmer mist in the air and move my card through the mist that way I only get a super fine mist, then I repeat as many times as I need too. I Hope that helps some.

Supplies: Butterfly kisses, papertrey, purely pomegranante, certainly celery,white cs, bali breeze dp, purely pomegranante ink, rub on, liquid pearls ribbon, rhinestone bling, marker.

Cheers

2008-04-02T10:01:00.000-07:00

I made this card for today's sketch challenge using Flourishes men's wear set. I really liked this sketch perfect fit for the frosty beer mugs.

After coloring in the mugs with my copic markers I used liquid appliqué for the foam on the beer and crystal effects on the mugs.

Thank you for all your well wishes with my allergies, I just find I am so tired when they act up.

I am so happy that Criminal Minds is finally returning tonight after that horribly long writers strike!! I have missed getting my fix.

Well I better get moving I have DR. appointment very soon and i still need to get dressed!

Supplies: men's Wear, flourishes, fllc, sage shadow, creamy caramel, chocolate chip and white cs, cosmo cricket dp, clack and burnt umber ink, copics, brads, liquid appliqué, crystal effects

No Motivation Monday

2008-03-31T10:26:00.000-07:00

No motivation Monday......blah....... I woke up this morning to find it snowing we got over 2" in an hour!! Then my allergies kicked into full gear!!I have spring allergies but i have not idea what I am allergic to.

The it was sunny out and 20 minutes later it is snowing again......wahhhhh! Needless to say all my motivation has been sucked dry with the arrival of my allergies.

Okay pity party over!

I made this card for today's TLC challenge the challenge being to use the paper tole technique. I raised the tie and the pocket up on pot dots, not to sure how well the photo shows it. I think the dp maybe a little strong for this technique.

If I feel better later today I may just try again. This set is from Flourishes the newly available set is called Men's wear. The set has a total of nine images and sentiments perfect for father's day or birthdays.

Well I am off in search of my motivation if you find it before me can you email it back to me at kellyshadow@yahoo.com..........LOL!

Supplies: Mens wear, flourishes, fllc, pumpkin pie, garden green, chocolate chip, mellow dp, black and chocolate chip ink, cuttlebug, brads.

Winner, and Answers

2008-03-29T11:56:00.000-07:00

The winner is......................................................

BELA'S CREATING PLACE

Please email at kellyshadow@yahoo.com and i will pass your info onto Kelley so she can get the stamps out you.

I've heard a lot about Glimmer Mist recently....what is it and where do you get it??
Glimmer mist is essentially glitter in a spray form, it is a super fine glitter and has a gorgeous effect.
You can find glimmer mist in quite a few stores here are some place that I like to shop at
Embellish It Scrapbooking
All that scraps
Tattered angels the makers of Glimmer mist

I have to ask that beautiful color ribbon you used on this card....where did you get that from????
The ribbon is from Stampin Up, it is now retired it was called Purely pomegranante Satin ribbon, the ribbon used on the card mentioned was similar, just a slightly different shade, but I can't remember where I got it from.

Who makes it?
Glimmer mist is made by Tattered angles.

What colors does it come it?
Glimmer mist come in about 60 colors so there is a lot of choice I have only 6 colors but there are gold, latte, coffee shop, gingerbread, snowflake and sugar cookie. I do plan to collect a few more colors too!

How do I purchase stamps from this company (our daily bread).
You can purchase from them right here Our Daily Bread

Do you know what colorless, odorless mineral spirits are?

Odorless mineral spirits is based on petroleum and has a moderate evaporation rate. It is said not to be absorbed through healthy skin, but it's sensible to take precautions, especially if you've sensitive skin. Odorless mineral spirits is, unsurprisingly, more expensive than normal mineral spirits as it has had some of the harmful aromatic solvents removed. Brands include Turpenoid, Thin-ex, Gamsol.

The reason the y work so well with prismacolor pencil is because prismacolor pencils have a wax base, oil painting is also a common use of orderless mineral spirits.

Love Is In The Air...

2008-03-28T10:05:00.001-07:00

Today's limited supply challenge was to use embellishments that we don't use, or that make us go why did we buy that......LOL! I have a ton of buttons that never seem to get used, the heart brads are another embellishment that rarely get touched.

The first card and the second card are the same other then the second card has a prima flower on to. Wanna know why????

Well it's cause.......... I didn't read through the challenge all the way.................we were also supposed to incorporate flowers into our card **blushing**!! Total brain fart on my part......LOL!

I also used Beate's weekend sketch challenge for the the layout! I adore this layout so perfect for smaller images!

Personally I like it better without the prima, what do think?

Don't forget to enter to win an Our Daily Bread stamps set in the post below.

I will be back later today with some answers to some questions that were asked about glimmer mist and how to purchase Our Daily Bread stamps.

Supplies: Fluffles, pretty in pink, real red, white cs, pink and real red designer prints dp, Black ink, copics, buttons, brads, ribbon, primas, scalloped circle punch, circle punch, gel pen.

Challenges.....News........and A Giveaway!

2008-03-27T10:39:00.001-07:00

Can you believe I actually made 2 cards for today's Way to use it challenge! Today's challenge was to "find Ways to Spray It. Whether it be Glimmer Mist, water misting, color spritzer, airbrush, hairspray...or whatever else you can think up...have fun spraying it on."

For this card I used my markers to color the image and spritzed it with water just before stamping it. I love the effect, very muted kind of like watercolors.

I used my Fancy Pants Bella Bush for the main image on this card, along with Harmony Happiness for the sentiment. This sentiment happens to be one of my favorites!

Supplies: Bella Bush, Harmony Happiness, rose red, certainly celery, white cs, rose red ink, markers, water spritzer, ribbon, butterfly charm.

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Now onto some BIG news!! After the whole Treehouse stamps dilemma came a silver lining!! I was offered a Design Team spot on Our Daily Bread Designs team . The owner Kelley Holland has created a line of stamps that will fit the need of Christians allowing them to create cards for friends and family.

Her store is also stocked with designer papers, stickers and so much more!! Kelley plans to release 2 new sets around the 15th of every month. I am so honored to have been asked to join this wonderful team!!

This is my first card using the Light of the World stamp set. I made this card for today's Way to use it challenge. The challenge was to "find Ways to Spray It. Whether it be Glimmer Mist, water misting, color spritzer, airbrush, hairspray...or whatever else you can think up...have fun spraying it on."

I used glimmer mist (snowflake) to spritz the entire card ribbon and all after it was finished. I just love how it glistens making it so heavenly......LOL! I also used the color challenge from Tuesday, I thought the colors had such a calming effect.

Now on to some blog Chocolate!!!

Kelley was so generous to offer the design team a set to giveaway The winner will receive a Light of the World set!! I will send Kelley the winner's name and she will mail a set direct to you!!

So you are probably wondering what you have to do to get this set!! Just leave a comment on this post! You can just drop in to say hello, ask a question, let me know if there is anything you would like to see on my blog.....etc.

I will draw a random name on Saturday morning.

Supplies: Light of the world, our daily bread designs, soft sky, basic grey , and white cs, soft sky and basic grey ink, copics, glimmer mist, brads, ribbon.

Secret Gardens and Butterfly Kisses

2008-03-26T10:58:00.000-07:00

Who wouldn't want butterfly kisses in a secret garden?? Sounds divine to me!

Actually we have real live butterflies in our bedroom!! Jason found them hybrinating in some wood at work, they were going to burn all the wood so he collected all the butterflies and brought them home. they are still in hybrination, but when they wake we will set them free.

Anyhoo, back to the card! This card was made using today's sketch challenge. I really like the layout, but then again I love layers!!

The only thing I wasn't sure about was the brads, I tried some small green ones but they didn't work well so I turned to these pearl brads, but they seem a little too big???

I am so glad that I have hoarded my secret garden scrappin kit, I just love the papers in it! I stamped the butterflies onto vellum then added some stickles in the flower centers on the wings.

Supplies: Butterfly kisses, papertrey, groovy guava, always artichoke, white cs, secret garden simply scrappin kit, vellum, groovy guava ink, stickles, bling, brads, ribbon and marker.

It's The Little Things......

2008-03-25T10:31:00.000-07:00

That make life Big!! Too true I love the little things in life they are so precious.

I made this card using today's color challenge, the challenge was to use Soft Sky, Basic Gray, and white together. I never would have thought to put these colors together on my own, but I love how soft and subtle they are together.

I haven't used this set in so long, I almost forgot I even had it **blushing**. I dusted it off and I love how it came out!!

The sun is shining here today, it's still cold but sunny I love it this way I wish summer was just like this.

Wishing you a super day !!!

Supplies: Happy Harmony, Soft Sky, Basic Gray, and white cs, dp, Soft Sky, Basic Gray, inks, nestabilites, brads, ribbon, marker.

This Hugs For You

2008-03-24T10:22:00.000-07:00

I hope everyone had a fabulous easter weekend!! We managed to get most of our projects done but we do still a few little ones left to do.

Other then that our weekend was pretty quiet. The girls really enjoyed all their Easter Goodies from the Easter bunny......yep they both still believe!!

I made this card for today's TLC challenge, such a cute card design, I think I will be making more in the future. I just love the monkey with mellow dp, oh heck I love the monkey just stamped in black with no color too, he is soooo cute!!

Stephanie and I took "K" over the first wave of goodies. She was so surprised!! She didn't even have words for how she was feeling!! THANK YOU so much to everyone who helped to brighten "K"'s day!!

We just stayed for a minute but she looked so good!! Here color looked really good and she seemed to be feeling really good!

I also got some cards and goodies too! I will post them a little later!! You guys are so wonderful!!! I feel so spoiled!!

Supplies: CC designs stamps,monkey love, chocolate chip, pumpkin pie, and white cs, mellow dp,Black ink, scalloped circle and circle punches, ribbon, copics

Happy Easter

2008-03-21T13:19:00.000-07:00

Happy Easter Weekend!!!

I made this Beate's weekend sketch challenge, I should have made the image panel bigger, but live and learn......LOL!

I used my Easter Bunnies stamp set from Flourishes once again, I just love bunnies they are so cute!!

We have a ton of home projects that we need to get to this weekend, not looking forward to any of them!! Here are a few items off my list change kitchen faucet, change bathroom taps, get yard ready for spring, change the windshield wipers on the car, finish of spring cleaning of the basement........ and so on and so on.......LOL!

So I better get to it!!

Supplies: Easter bunnies, flourishes, fllc, pretty in pink, tempting turquoise, white cs, and dp, black and turquoise ink, copics, brads, ribbon, scalloped and circles punches.

He Has Risen

2008-03-20T09:50:00.000-07:00

Flourishes has out done them selves with this Easter Blessings stamp set. Such a gorgeous image perfect for easter, baptism, sympathy there will be many ways to use this set in the years to come.

I used crystal clear card stock from Flourishes this is heavy weight transparency it is wonderful to work with it scores nicely and can stand up just like regular card stock.

The image is just so powerful on it's own I didn't want it to compete with designer paper, so I thought clear would be the way to go to let it stand out on it's own.

Well I will keep this short this morning, I have a sick child and a million errands to run for this weekend. I hope to be back a little later today with something more to share.

Supplies: Easter blessings, Flourished Elements, Flourishes, Fllc, Ruby red, always artichoke, clear card stock, black ink, copics.

Easter Surprise!

2008-03-19T10:59:00.000-07:00

Aww isn't that just the sweetest image! My Flourishes stamps just got here and I had to tear into these cute stamps and use for today's sketch challenge!

I hope I can steal away some time a little later to play some more, I have so many ideas swirling around in my head using these stamps.

I went with some brights today, I just thought it would be really cute colors for an Easter card.

Well off to clean something......LOL!

Supplies: Easter Bunnies, flourishes stamps, Fllc, All in a row, green galore, positively pink, lavender lace, and white card stock, creative memories dp, black ink, brads, ribbon, copics.

Orchid Blooms

2008-03-18T10:44:00.000-07:00

I made this using today's color challenge, the color in the challenge were, Orchid Opulence, Sage shadow and Kraft plus neutrals if needed. I actually don't have any kraft so i used creamy caramel in its place.

Most people hate Orchid Opulence, I actually like it, if it is used subtlety.

I am so happy that I hoarded some of last year's Enchanted dp! it worked out perfectly for this card.

I used papertrey's out on a limb set and each bloom has a little stickles in the center, looks very nice in real life.

For those who are a little curious about the car cost all said and done it was $200! Not terrible but not great either. We are looking into a locking gas cap to hopefully avoid this in the future!

We took Megan with us to the mechanics so she could see that it was broken and they had to fix it, then we talked about not putting water in the car. I do think by the end she really got it, she hung her head because she was embarrassed, usually a good sign she understands. Poor kid she was just trying to help.....LOL!

Supplies: Out on a limb, Papertrey, Orchid Opulence, Sage shadow, black, white and enchanted dp, Orchid Opulence, creamy caramel, black ink, stickles, brads, ribbon.

Bella Birthday

2008-03-17T09:35:00.000-07:00

Happy St. Patrick's Day!!!

I made this for today's TLC challenge, the challenge was to use the NEGATIVE side of the Cuttlebug! It was super easy to do you ink up the negative side of the cuttlebug folder and put your paper in and run through the machine as usual. Be sure to clean you folder right away to avoid staining.

I love this Bella Birthday stamp, perfect for any girl's birthday, young or old. I used red ink inside my swiss dots folder, it is very subtle but it really makes the dots pop all that much more.

The photo doesn't show it too well but both pink heart balloons are covered in pink stickles and glitter a lot in real life.

Well my car is fixed!!! YAY!! I am so happy to be driving again!! There was a LOT of water in the gas tank!! But now everything is as good as new! So I spent all day Saturday running all last week's errands.

Then Sunday I decided i was going to tackle or spare bedroom/storage room, that was a lot of work! I have been dreading for months now, but now that it's done I feel so much better. I can't believe how much stuff we will be donating to Big Brother and Sisters they are going to need a moving truck......LOL!!

Supplies: Bella stamps, real red, cool caribbean, regal rose, white cs, daisy bucket dp, real red, black ink, copics, cuttlebug, stickles, brads, ribbon, prima flowers, corner rounder punch, singlo gel pen.

Bad Hair Day?

2008-03-14T10:24:00.000-07:00

Bad hair Day??? Iknow I have had a few!!

Isn't she a cutie patootie!!! Her name is Alexis and I got her from Stamping Bella. She reminds me so much of my girls when they would wear pony tails.

I made this for today's limited supply challenge, the challenge was to be tool free. No tool other then scissors, paper cutter, sponges, coloring tools any embellishments that don't require a special tool.

So here is what I came up with, I have to tell you brads are very hard to put through only using scissors.

Well my car goes in to fixed tomorrow morning!! Whoo-hoo can't wait I so have to get to a grocery store!!

Here is a picture of Megan (the car wrecker....LOL) in grade one when she would always wear pony tails! She was soooo cute!! She still is cute but now she won't even brush her hair most days.

I miss those days sometimes, we thought she wanted pony tail because Boo from monsters inc had them, that was her favorite movie at the time. We later discover she wanted them because she loved the song I'm real by Jennifer Lopez and in the video she had pony tails.

We thought that was just hilarious!! Now she loves John Mayer and stroke 9.

This picture is of Stephanie when she was 6 months old, she had just taken her pony tails out and her hair was standing up......LOL!! Such a cutie pie!!

Stephanie was born with enough hair to wear barrettes and tiny pony tails right away. By the time she was five she never wanted to wear them again. I was so sad cause she was adorable in them.

Stephaine loves almost all music country, Christian, pop, rock she just loves to sing........but only girl songs.....LOL!!

Supplies: Stamping bella stamps, all in a row, pretty in pink, regal rose, white and chocolate chip cs, dp, black and chocolate chip ink, copics, glitter pen, ribbon, brads.

What Was I Thinking??

2008-03-13T11:03:00.000-07:00

What was I thinking when i was making this card??

I made this for today's way to use it challenge, the challenge was to use only patterned paper.

The vision that was in my head was much more glamorous......LOL!

The photo doesn't help much, the color got mutated somewhat the flowers are actually Groovy Guava in color they are showing more pink in this picture.

Oh well......... it'll just have to do for today!

Did you see the good news about "K" in the post below???? If not check it out she is doing wonderfully!!

As for my car not so wonderful!! We were unable to siphon the gas out, after talking to some people on the Neon forum, yes there is a forum....LOL! Some neons have baffles in the gas tank rendering it virtually impossible to siphon the gas out! POOP!! So we have to have a mechanic lower our tank drain the fluid yadda yadda.

I have to phone around to get price estimates I hope it is not expensive!!!

Supplies: Embrace life, all in a row, groovy guava cs, ginger blossom dp, black ink, pr4imas, ribbon, brads.

Update On "K"

2008-03-12T15:37:00.000-07:00

We just got the best update on "K"! She got home yesterday the surgery went perfectly so perfectly in fact the Dr.'s were able create a J Pouch. This type of ostomy does not require an external stoma and bag and only certain people are candidates for it. An internal pouch is constructed from the rectum allowing waste products to gather there before being expelled in the normal manner although bowel movements will probably be more frequent and watery than usual.

God is good!! This is wonderful and unexpected news!! This also means she will be returning to school after spring break!! her first day back will be March 31rst!! I was so happy to get this news!! Steph and I sprang tears of Joy!!

Paulina Piggles

2008-03-12T10:25:00.000-07:00

Don't cha just love her name......LOL!! I made this for today's sketch challenge. To me I just couldn't get past that I kept seeing a face in the sketch, so I had to go with it!!

She was so easy to make no stamping!! Gasp!! I know terrible isn't it???

Well the mechanic can't see our car until Friday BUT I know what's wrong with now!!! You may need to sit for this!!

Are you sitting??????

Well................. Megan our youngest with Autism has been filling our little Jerry can with WATER and putting it in our GAS TANK!!! Can we spell T-R-O-U-B-L-E!!!!!!

That little STINKER!!! OH man was I irritated when I discovered this!!

Now we don't just leave the gas can laying around she had to do some scaling in our basement to get it!!

So last night I'm thinking........uuummmmm....... ADOPTION!!!!! ..........No just kidding, I love her to pieces BUT she can be a real STINKER sometimes!!!

After searching the internet it seems like the problem is somewhat easy to fix, we have to empty our tank into Jerry cans, then we will be able to see how much water is in the gas. Gas and water don't mix and water is heavier so the water will be at the bottom of the can. Then we have to add back like 3 quarters of the gas back as to not add the water back, then top off the tank with some premium gas and it should be good. UNLESS she wrecked our fuel filter that would require a mechanic.

When Jason gets home we will attempt to fix this I pray all goes well!! I so NEED a VACATION!!! And spring break starts on friday they will be home for 2 weeks!!! I am going to go crazy......LOL!

Supplies: Pretty in pink, regal rose, white black, cs, marker, prima, ribbon, oval and circle punches, tag punch.

Elegant Birthday Wishes

2008-03-11T10:29:00.000-07:00

Oh Man do I love today's color challenge!! I love these colors so elegant together!! Not the traditional birthday colors we are used too but gorgeous in it's own right!

Purely Pomegranate, Basic Grey, Basic Black, and White......so sharp!!

I think these would be perfect for a wedding card as well!

I am a little bummed out today it seems I have awoke to another cold!! AARRGGGG!!!! I hate being sick and since I was really sick like 2 weeks ago I am so not happy!!!

Up until I quit smoking 6 years ago I was never sick as soon as I quit I started having Gallbladder issues which ended up having to be removed. That was followed by quite a few other problems too!!

I will NEVER smoke again!! Just thought it was kinda funny. I use to maybe get sick once every couple of years then.

Then my car started to act funny and the engine light came on!!! So scary I prayed all the way home that we would get there without breaking down on the side of the road. God is good he got use home safe and sound!! So I guess I have to see if the mechanic in town will give me an estimate for the work. I am praying it is a small problem I just can't afford a large one right now.

Well off to phone the mechanic for an appointment!!

Supplies: Piece of cake, butterfly kisses, papertrey stamps, Purely Pomegranate, Basic Grey, Basic Black, and White cs, Holiday Harmony DP (SU) Retired, Purely Pomegranate, Basic Grey, Basic Black inks, brads, ribbon, cuttlebug

Quick and Elegant

2008-03-10T10:29:00.000-07:00

I love making quick and elegant cards!! I think this card took less then 10 mins. to make!! Flourishes makes it so easy to make quick and elegant cards.

I am in love with the new background stamps from flourishes, this one is called Damask reverse. I will be using this stamp for years to come. I think it would make gorgeous wedding invitations too.

Well it looks like my insomnia has passed for the last 2 nights I have been able to sleep naturally, I wake a few times during the night but have been able to get right back to sleep!! Yippie!!

I have to go clean my studio AGAIN!!! Last night I changed my room around so now I have top put it all back together. I should have better use of my space once I'm done though!

Supplies: Flourishes, FLLC, reverse damask, many sentiments, white, black, river rock, cs, black ink, ribbon, paper pretties kit.

Eggstra Special Easter Treats

2008-03-08T13:12:00.000-08:00

Who doesn't like Eggstra special easter treats?? The first project I made was an egg shaped gift bag. I used my creative memories oval cutter to cut out the shape. I used a pink paper bag cut down in size for the inside, I just love how this bag is able to stand up perfectly on it's own!

The bunny was made using my cm oval cutter, oval and circle punches from SU. The handles on the bag were also created SU's oval punch.

To answer the question "Where can I find the ribbon ring?" right here ---> Ribbon Ring <---

Supplies:Green galore, pretty in pink, white cs, Romani dp, oval cutter, oval punches, circle punch, googlie eyes, marker, white singlo pen, and ribbon.

My Second Easter treat started with a little pink bucket from the dollar store. Isn't it just the sweetest!!I attached ribbon along the top actually there there are 2 holes in the front and back of the pail, that the ribbon is feed through. I glued on some primas using glue dots and added some bling for a little more effect.

Two super quick easter treats! I just love making gifts for people!!

Enjoy your weekend!!

Supplies: Pail, ribbon, primas, bling.

Monkey Mania!!

2008-03-07T10:59:00.000-08:00

This first card was made for today's limited supply challenge and Beate's weekend sketch challenge.

The limited supply challenge was to make a card no larger then 4.25" by 4.25" and use you left over scraps.

This challenge came at the perfect time, i can't cleaned off my table from yesterday's card so all my scraps were still there.

I am so in love with these monkeys from CC designs, they are so sweet!

Well I finally got a good amount of sleep last night YAY!!! I have been taking a Melatonin for the past 2 nights and it does seem to be helping somewhat. Thank you so much for all you suggestions I will be trying them all, and will let you know how they work out for me.

I also wanted to mention that some of the cards for "K" are starting to arrive!! I can't wait until they are all here and we get to take them over to her!! Exciting!!

I made this card for the Embellish It gallery I just love the Mellow dp it is perfect for these little monkeys.

Just look at them, I love the little guy hanging from the branch, growing up I always wanted a monkey. That is until I found out how much work they can be!

And finally my product review!!! Melissa Bickle the creator of the Ribbon Ring contacted me after she noticed how much ribbon i use and asked me if I would like to try the ribbon ring and review it for her.

Heck yeah, I am always looking for ribbon solutions, I currently have my ribbon stored on a wall system, hanging metal shelfs thate fit the rolls perfectly. I keep all my loose or by the meter ribbon in jars wrapped around close pegs. The problem with the ribbon jars is sometimes you have to empty half the jar, just to get the ribbon on the bottom.

The Ribbon Ring is a perfect solution for ribbon for storing ribbon 1 yard or less!! The ribbon glides easily through the tag no tugging required.....LOL! I also like how you can have a ring for each color family. If you are like me sometime I drag out 5 different ribbons just to find the right shade, with the ribbon ring they are all at my finger tips!!

So there you have it, I give the ribbon ring an A+ I will definitely be investing in some more! Let me know what you think of this review and whether or not you would like to see more reviews.

Supplies Card 1: CC designs, monkey Love, All in a row, chocolate chip, pumpkin pie, garden green, white cs, mellow dp, black , and wild wasabli inks, copics, brads, ribbon, circle and scalloped circle punches, marker.

Supplies card 2: CC designs, monkey Love, chocolate chip, pumpkin pie, garden green, white cs, mellow dp, black , and wild wasabli inks, copics, brads, ribbon. prima flowers, bling.

Easter Blessings Carrot Box

2008-03-06T12:25:00.001-08:00

Today's way to use it challenge was to use your computer to in your card or project. I used my computer to print out the template for this carrot box.

Such a cute box for giving away a little easter treat I am going to make a few more and give them to the Girl's aide for easter.

***EDITED TO ADD*** This box is actually quite large it is about 10" long and 2-4' wide so it will actually hold a good amount of M&M's, pencils, Chocolate eggs, robin's eggs, gift certificate hershey kisses. the possibilities are endless.

You will also find this featured in the Embellish It Gallery the galley theme this month is kids, so if you are needing a card or gift for a child be sure to check it out there is a ton of inspiration it!!

I have a few more project that I will be sharing with you over the next few days, as well as the product review I keep promising you......LOL!!

On another note I still seem to be suffering from Insomnia, last night was a bit better but still not good. I hope this passes soon as i really do like to sleep....LOL!

Supplies:Starving artist stamps, Micheal's $ stamps, Fancy Flexible Phrases, Only orange, gable green, white, cs, white, black ink, copics, ribbon, scalloped circle and circle punches.

Just A Quick Announcement

2008-03-05T13:50:00.001-08:00

Flourishes has released 2 new sets today! Normally I would have my own samples for you, but they were shorted on the design team samples, no worries though they arrived there today and are on their way here now, so i should have some samples for you very shortly!

In the mean time I DO have 2 BEAUTIFUL samples made by Jan Marie The first one was made with the ever so cute Easter Bunnies set. I love bunnies I am so looking forward to working with set!! If you could hear me now you would be hearing awww they are so sweet in a super high voice!!......LOL!

Jan Marie's second card was made using the new Easter Blessings set. It is a breath taking beautiful set, one to be treasured for years with it's timeless beauty.

Well I am still working on the projects I mentioned in the post below, I just got home from running all my errands. I am trying to throw a lasange together before I get the kids from school and then head back down to my studio!

Whew!! Talk to you soon!

Just A Quick Post For Now

2008-03-05T11:26:00.000-08:00

Just a quick one for now I will be back later with some projects I have been working on.

This card was made for today's sketch challenge, I altered the sketch from rectangle to a square to fit my image a bit better.

Not too sure how I feel about this card yet??? I love the little monkey though he is darling!!

Well I am off to run a thousand errands and pick up some supplies to finish off a project I am working on!

Supplies: CC designs, chocolate chip, garden green, white cs, mellow dp, black ink, copics, ribbon

Wildly Saffron Birthday Wishes

2008-03-04T10:19:00.000-08:00

I just wanted to thank everyone who left a comment or sent me an email yesterday ( I am still responding to some )regarding my being dropped by Treehouse stamps!!

You guys always manage to cheer me up!

And you are so right everything happens for a reason, even when we aren't able to see it, there is still a greater plan in motion!!

Sending big ((HUGS)) back you all!!

I am happy to report that my Monday didn't get any worse (thankfully) it ended up being an uneventful day which is so much better then where it looked like it was headed!

Hubby kept me up until midnight (we get up at 6am) watching movies, hoping that if i was really tired I would sleep through the night. I didn't sleep through I still had wakeful times but they were shorter in duration so for that I AM THANKFUL!!

Hubby is so wonderful he's like if you want to get up in the middle of night, wake me too so we can spend so extra time together, it takes a lot to make him feel sleep deprived.

Now on to the card.....LOL!!

I made this card for today's color challenge, the colors we were given to use were wild wasabi, purely pomegranante, and so saffron, at first I didn't think I could work with them, but I actually love how they worked together on this card!!

Tomorrow is my Mom's 52nd Birthday, so this card is for her!! Although I won't be able to officially wish her a happy birthday for another 2 weeks!! She works in a diamond mine and does a rotation of 3 weeks in one week off, I can email her but that's about the only communication we have while she is in camp.

I am still working on the product review for you, got a little sidetracked yesterday.....LOL!!

Gosh you must be tired of my rambling by now!!

Supplies: Piece of cake, papertrey, you take the cake, my favorite things, white, wild wasabi, purely pomegranante, and so saffron cs, holiday harmony dp, wild wasabi, purely pomegranante, and so saffron inks, ribbon, brads, liquid pearls

No Mojo Monday

2008-03-03T10:17:00.000-08:00

I have no mojo today, ever have one of those Monday's that just start out the pits??

First off I was awake most of the night I seem to be developing insomnia, I can sleep for an or two but then I am wide awake. if I wasn't so stubborn I would just get up and go down to my studio to play, but nooooo I am hey self " we will lay here until we pass out" Self says back it will be a long wait" and it was it took a couple of hours to fall back asleep and then it was time to get up!

Then I got up to 6" inches of snow, you know the wet heavy slushy kind!! All weekend we were thawing nicely could actually see 50% of the grass, but now everything is snow covered again.....Blah!

Then I woke up to 4 unsubscription notices, I try not to let it get to me but sometimes it does, especially when it's that many at once.

So after that I get this email from Treehouse stamps, saying they love my work BUT

"Hi, Kelly!

We hope you're having a good Monday so far. We are writing you regarding your design team membership. First of all, I want to preface this by saying, you are awesome at what you do!! We love every card you have designed for us and we've enjoyed getting to know you. Ashley and I have thought about this long and hard and we feel like we are being unfair to you as a design team member. As you know, we are starting out as a very small company and are still learning the ropes of everything in this business. We feel like we are running last minute on our product and are having an issue getting the images to you girls in a timely manner. It's particularly hard for us to get things to you because of our distance. Shipping express to Canada is very costly and then there's no gaurantee that it will arrive to you as soon as we'd like. With the volume we are starting with, and using our own funds to make this dream a reality, we are slim on resources to be spending so much on shipping fees. We feel at this time it would be best for us if we went with the design team members within the United States. I have to stress, this is no reflection on you or the hard work you've put into Treehouse Stamps as a design team member. It's just simply not fair to you, because you don't have enough time to promote our product before our releases. We are truly sorry for this news and we hope you do not have hard feelings toward us. We really like you and your creations are beyond perfection. We hope you understand.

Thank you so much for everything!

Best wishes and big hugs,
Kristin & Ashley"

I totally get it, it does make sense but added to my already yucky day it just Zapped all my mojo away!! I have no hard feelings at all as these women as awesome and their stamps truly rock!!! I has been a pleasure working for them.

So there you have it and it is only 10 am here!! What else could happen today!! I don't want to know!!

Sorry for the long post, off to go pull up my boot straps and carry on, cause that's what we do!!

I did however get to play with my new Papertrey goodies, I love their new colors they are so springy and perfect for cheering me up today! I am working on my very first product review for you too!

Supplies: Elzybells stamps, papertrey, white, spring moss and aqua mist cs, Everyday blessings dp, black ink, copics, glitter pen, gel pen, rub on, ribbon, brads, nestablities, prima flowers.

My Card For "K"

2008-03-02T12:03:00.000-08:00

Here is my card for "K" (see 2 post below for her story). I decided to go with bright and cheery colors, although this color combo is not my favorite it actually works together **I think???**

Once again I want to thank everyone who has contacted me for the information on sending "K" a card!! She is going to be awe of the generosity shown by the stamping community!!

Well off to clean up the mess I made making this card!!

Supplies: CC designs stamps, little penguins, really rust, so saffron, regal rose and white cs, making memories dp, black ink, copics, glitter pen, primas, brads, ribbon.

Slippery When Wet!!

2008-02-29T09:26:00.001-08:00

Just a quick card today, I have to steam clean my floors, no fun! This little pig is a sneak peak from Treehouse Stamps new line which will be released March 7th!! Treehouse stamps is releasing A LOT of new stamps that day, I will have more sneak peeks in the week to come.

Not too sure if you can tell in the photo but I used atyou clear sparkle pen on the bubbles and then covered them with crystal effects. I was happy I got to use my piggy ribbon from Michael's again!

Another thing I would like to mention is Flourishes is having a one day sale with 25% off on selected products!!

Thank you so much to everyone who contacted my regarding a card for Stephanie's friend "K"( see post below)!! There has been such an overwhelming response she is going to be so surprised!!! I can't believe the kindness and generosity that has been shown!! Some of you even wanted to include a small gift!!! THANK YOU!!

Supplies: Treehouse stamps, MFT, Twisted sentiments, pretty in pink, bashful blue, WW CS, lily kate DP, Black ink, copics, atyou glitter pen, crystal effects, ribbon, brads.

Please Read........

2008-02-28T10:02:00.000-08:00

I made this card for today's way to use it challenge the challenge was to use music to create your card. I used the song Wild thing as my muse.

I just love this little lion he is adorable!

Now onto something I need your help with.

My daughter Stephanie's best friend "K" is in need of some RAK's........Please.

"K" is 12 years old and had been Stephanie's friend since kindergarten. "K"had surgery to remove her large intestine and colon yesterday. She will now have a bag attached to her small intestine that comes through a port in her stomach, to remove waste from her body.

She will be out of school for the rest of the year recovering, she will remain in hospital for about 10 days if all goes well and no infection arises. Her family had to travel a long distance to have this surgery done as we don't have a children's hospital in area. I thought it would be nice to shower her with well wishes when she gets home.

I would love to have your help to do this, if you would like to send her a card you can email me at kellyshadow@yahoo.com and I will give you the info. Please keep "K" and her family in your thoughts and prayers.

Supplies: CC designs, love ya much, verve visual, wild thing, chocolate chip, pumpkin pie, wild wasabi and white cs, mellow dp, black ink, copics, ribbon, brads.

Happiness Is A Butterfly

2008-02-27T09:47:00.000-08:00

I haven't used this set in forever, I love the butterfly from this set.

The layout is from today's sketch challenge, I loved today's sketch actually it is one I have used a few times before.

Thank you so much for all your care and concern regarding my acid reflux, I am on medication for it called Pariet. I used to have Nexium which I loved, but after I had my Gallbladder out my acid reflux went away, that is until October of last year. I asked for Nexium again but was told, they had changed the way they do prescriptions first I have to try the lower class drugs and then when they don't work, which they are not, I can move my way up to Nexium. Sounds ridiculous doesn't, got to love the medical system here in BC!!

Now onto something funny.......ROTFLMBO!!!! This weekend Jason was shaving his head and the attachment for the razor fell of and look what happened......LOL!! I laughed so hard.....poor guy!! So for the next week or so he will be wearing a hat until it goes long enough to cut the rest of the hair to match!

Supplies: Butterfly of happiness, river rock, always artichoke, groovy guava and white cs, secret garden scrappin kit, groovy guava ink, ribbon, brads, stickles

To The Moon And Back Again.....

2008-02-26T09:32:00.000-08:00

To infinity and beyond forever and ever. What a beautiful sentiment.The image and sentiment are from Papertrey, I love this set!

The colors are from today's color challenge, they are so elegant, and there are so many gorgeous cards in the gallery today with these colors.

The sentiment reminds me of the saying we had attached to our wedding favors...... Infinity Times Pie (3.14, not the edible kind). When I ask Jason how much he loved me he would say Infinity, and jokingly I would say is that it??? So he added the times pie because it was the largest number he could come up with. So no that is how we say love each other I love you Infinity Times Pie Ever More. The ever more came from Stephanie when she was little ever more to her meant that's final.......like I don't like cleaning my room ever more.....too funny!!

Well I met with my new Dr. yesterday and he is fabulous!!! I am so excited to finally have someone who actually listened and had answers for my questions. For years now I have had severe acid reflux, so severe it causes massive chest pain across the top of my chest that radiates into my back, very painful, I almost always think I am having a heart attack.

In October I ended up in the emergency room, because the pain was so intense, I thought for sure it was a heart attack, nope just massive acid reflux, so my last Dr. never explained why it was so painful. He would just say it's acid reflux end of story. So I asked my new Dr. why it was so painful and he said it's cause the esophagus and the heart share the same nerve endings so the pain is very similar to one another. Just that explanation makes me feel so much more at ease about these attacks.

I think I am going to like this new Dr.!!

Supplies: Papertrey, Out on a limb, river rock, black and white cs, river rock and black ink, brads, ribbon, cuttlebug, bling, liquid pearls.

You Take The Cake

2008-02-25T08:19:00.000-08:00

Today is Jan Marie's birthday and she's throwing a party and giving out prizes.

Prizes include:

Xyron 900

Nestabilities-Standard Classic Circles

Nestabilities-Classic Scallop Circles-LGA

Pair of Fiskar scissors engraved with Flourishes,LLC

Various Flourishes stamp sets

Smaller gifts throughout the 24 hour period.

To win, upload any card or project made using Flourishes, llc. stamp sets using the keywords: fllcjanmariesbirthday

There will be a random drawing throughout the day
and the big prize winners will be announced Tuesday. Join us in celebrating!

Happy Birthday Jan Marie!!!!

I also used today's TLC challenge which was to create a card using 2 or more designer papers, and you know how I love DP!!

Well Stephanie's Birthday has come and gone and I am exhausted!!

I think they fell asleep somewhere around 2-3 a.m.!! and then they were up at 7:30 a.m.!!! Let me tell you both my girls were huge crank pots yesterday!

The girls did have a fabulous time though, they painted their nails, did facials, pedicures, manicures and hair! They even used the melted paraffin wax as part of their manicure, wow do your hands ever come out soft!!

Well I better run I have a consultation with a new DR. today, I hope all goes well as I SO NEED a new Dr.!

Supplies: Cake decorating 101, flourishes, fllc, so saffron, certainly celery, bashful blue and white card stock, lily kate dp, bashful blue, so saffron , certainly celery and black ink, ribbon, copics, brads.

Tweet...Tweet...Tweet

2008-02-22T09:39:00.000-08:00

Woohoo it's Friday!!! I love the weekend, it means more time with hubby and the kids!!

I actually managed to complete 2 challenges with this card!!

I used Beate's weekend sketch for the layout and I tried today' Limited Supply Challenge which was to to include some of your own hard writing or printing on your card.

The tweet...tweet...tweet... is my printing a little messy it will just have to do......ROTF!!!

I went with some bright colors again, I really don't know what has gotten into me.....LOL!!

The love birds are from CC Designs and the leaf stamp is from Papertrey's Green thumb set.

I got both kiddos home today guess it's a pro D day at out school, the upside is Steph keeps the daycare kiddie occupied!!

Well off to clean my studio it is SOOOO messy right now **blushing**

Supplies: CC designs, love ya much, papertrey green thumb, tempting turquoise, gable green, and white card stock, sandy lion dp, black, green gable inks, copics, ribbon, brads, marker.

New Body!!

2008-02-21T10:45:00.000-08:00

My best friend from childhood, we have been friends for over 20 years!!! Anyhoo she recently lost over 80lbs!!! Whoohoo!!!!! She is going to get a tummy tuck and have her breasts lifted and augmented in May so I made her this card just to let her know how proud I am of her and how excited I am for her!! I hope to be in her place by this time next year!

The bra was created by cutting the heart from Flourishes Lace Heart set in half and layering on piece over the other, I really like how it turned out!! If you would like the template you can find it under tutorials on the side bar.

Thank you so much for all the birthday wishes for Stephanie, she was so thrilled to have so many people wish her a happy birthday!!

Well I will keep this short today as I have a TON of housework for the big sleepover!!

Supplies: Lace heart, Fllc, purely pomegranate, chocolate chip, and creamy caramel card stock, chocolate chip ink, ribbon, brad.

Happy Birthday Stephanie!!!

2008-02-20T09:45:00.000-08:00

Happy 13th Birthday Stephanie!!!! OK today I am officially old, I now have a teenager.........who knew 34 was old!!

I used the sketch from todays sketch challenge for this card, I really like this sketch! You will have to pardon me once more for the bright colors I do not know what has come over me......LOL!!! Must be the sunshine we have been having lately, it's still super cold but the sun is shining, now if only summer was like this I may just like it!!

The cake image is from Papertrey and the sentiment is from Flourishes Many Sentiments set. I used liquid pearls on the flowers of the cake and the flowers on the main green panel.

I am picking up Stephanie from school at lunch so we can have a birthday lunch date, and then a little birthday shopping, she wants some clothes so she has to be there for that.......LOL!! Saturday she will have a few friends over for a Spa Sleepover.......she is so excited....me I'm not looking forward to a sleepless night, those girls laugh all night long.........ROTF!!

Here is a slide show I made for Stephanie I like to do one every year for them, just to remind them of how much they have have grown and how much we love them! Unfortunately I was having trouble with the program I use so it is not as nice as I would have liked. But I guess it is the thought that counts......right! The song is Martina Mc Bride's She's A Butterfly.

Supplies: Papertrey, Piece of cake stamps set, flourishes, Many sentiments set, FLLC, pretty in pink, gable green, pti white card stock, basic grey oh baby girl dp, pretty in pink, regal rose, gable green, hybrid L'Amour red ink, liquid pearls, pearls, brads, ribbon.

Happy Birthday

2008-02-19T10:36:00.000-08:00

Tomorrow is my daughter Stephanie's 13th birthday!!! I never thought I would have a teenager!! I can't believe it was 13 years ago tomorrow that she was born, how time flies!

Steph is horse crazy, me not so much......but her she wants horse everything!! She spends hours drawing horses, looking through books and pictures on the internet of horses, so it only seemed fit to make her a horse birthday card.

First I tired using a more realistic horse image but it looked funny to me so, I decided to go with the horse from my Favorite things, Punny Farm set. I hope she likes it!!!

Jason and I had a super day together yesterday, and we even managed to sneak away for a quiet lunch at our favorite restaurant Boston Pizza. I am finally on the mend my cough is still lingering but is not as intense as it was, I am also happy to report that the granuloma on my lung has not changed so I will have another xray in 3 months to be sure it still hasn't changed, I guess we will continue this course until there is a change or indefinitely if there is no change. Better to be safe then sorry!!

Well I better get busy I have a birthday slide show to prepare for Steph's birthday tomorrow, not to mention I have to get a hold of the radio station so they will announce her birthday on the radio tomorrow morning, she loves that!

Supplies: My Favorite things, Punny Farm, bashful blue, certainly celery, and PTI white card stock, dp, black ink, gel pen, copics, prima flowers, brads, ribbon, cuttlebug, corner rounder punch.

Spring Adventures

2008-02-18T09:22:00.000-08:00

I decided to step way out of my element today and work with some super bright colors! Normally I like the more pastel colors of spring, but for some reason I was drawn to the DP.

Such a cute little chickie and she laid a fabulous egg......LOL! Can you believe that I have had this ribbon for 2 years and this is the first time I have used it! Well I will keep it short today as Jason is home today and we have a ton of things to do.

Supplies: Inkadinkado stamp, house mouse stamp (sentiment), gable green, tempting turquoise, PTI white card stock, sandy lion dp, black ink, copics, bling, ticket corner punch, and ribbon.

Excellence Blogger Award

2008-02-17T09:59:00.000-08:00

OMW!!! I have been nominated for the Excellence Blogger Award!!! Lastel and Jennifer have thank you so much for the nominations I am so taken back!!!!

So now I have to give it to ten other bloggers 10 just doesn't seem enough!! I love all the blogs I read!! There are so MANY bloggers who inspire me, these women are known for their out of the box thinking, talent and greatness in the blogging world!! Here are my nominations:

Taylor
Anna
Julie
Amy
Rose Ann
Laurie
Jen
Jody
Sharon
Lauren

Just Chicken Up On You

2008-02-15T09:51:00.001-08:00

"Just Chicken Up On You" too funny......LOL!! I love that sentiment!!!

Happy Friday!!! I have been waiting for this all week, I get to finally sleep in tomorrow!! Maybe then I will get better! I love the weekend, we have been watching all the previous seasons of LOST online, and we are half way through season 3 so this weekend we should be caught up!! I don't know why I never watched lost before????

Cause I LOVE LOST!!! I am now addicted!!

Anyhoo back to the card, I used Sharon's weekend challenge to make this card this week it just happened to be a sketch, I love this sketch it is perfect for quick cards! I finally got to use my chicken wire background (Cornish Heritage Farms) stamp I have had it for 3 years and never used it. Shame on me.......LOL!

I hope you all had a wonderful Valentine's Day, we just spent the evening at home watching lost of course!! We don't usually go out for occasions, I find it hard to leave Megan with a sitter ( I have trust issues) so we just celebrate at home. When my mom lived in town she would watch the girls, my dad would watch them too but with his passing we don't have any family in town anymore so home we stay. Every once in a while Jason will take the day off and we will have a lunch date while the girls are in school. I love our lunch dates, I think it may be time to have another one soon ***hint, hint*** Jason!

Supplies: MFT, Punny Farm, Chicken wire BG, real red, yoyo yellow, PTI white, CM gingham dp, black ink, copics, brads, ribbon, ticket corner punch.

Happy Valentine's Day!!!

2008-02-14T09:30:00.000-08:00

Happy Valentine's Day!!!! I hope you are all having a wonderful Valentine's Day!! I am STILL sick, so off to the Dr. I will go, not too sure what he will be able to do for me but hopefully there is a magic pill.......LOL!

Today's way to use it challenge was to use fashion as our inspiration so i decided to make hubby's Valentine a pair of boxer shorts! The inside reads " I can't wait to get in your shorts" too funny, i know i am such a dirty girl......LOL!

Here are the Valentine's I made for the girls they also get a box of chocolates (not shown) I made their Valentine's they same other then the dp only because I didn't feel like listening to "she got the _____ you love her more then me" yep that's my oldest.......LOL!! We gave her the native name "grass is always greener" to funny!! Our youngest we called "likes to eat foam" I will fill you in on that story at a later date.

Boxer Supplies: CC designs, real red card stock, black ink, ribbon.

Mailbox and 3x3 card supplies: CC designs, real red, pretty in pink, regal rose, white card stock, dp, black, regal rose, real red inks, copics, mailbox, primas, brads, ribbon, circle and scalloped circle punches.

My Heart Is Yours

2008-02-13T08:30:00.000-08:00

I made this card for today's sketch challenge, I love the sketch, just not sure about what I did with it. It seems this cold has left me foggy brained........LOL! Oh well it will just have to do.

Thank You so MUCH for all your well wishes, and suggestions about the vapo rub, if I can muster up enough energy I will try to get to the drug store to give it a try, as I spent the better part of the night coughing again, it seems to be moving deeper into the chest, and I STILL have a fever!!

I am so behind on my Valentine's Day projects for my family, I hope to get them done before the end of the day. I also NEED to get Steph's birthday party invitations done soon, we decided to have a Salon Sleepover, pizza, movie, and make overs sounds like they will have a lot of fun!

Happy Hump Day!!

Supplies: Verve visual, heart to heart, real red, cool caribbean, white, card stock, daisy bucket's love me dp, real red ink, ribbon.

Best Wishes

2008-02-12T07:58:00.000-08:00

I made this card using one of Flourishes new background stamps this one is called Damask, and the sentiment is from a newly released set of sentiments called Many Sentiments. I love this background stamp it is so pretty there is also a reversed Damask background that I will be showing you a little later.

I kept it simple as I am still not feeling well, I can't believe that after 5 days the fever still hasn't broken. I coughed so hard all night that I woke up with a pounding headache this morning......yuck.....not a nice way to start the day. The only plus is the daycare kiddie, also the one who gave this to me, is sick too so she is not as energetic as she usually is. She had a super long nap yesterday which is nice cause I can nap then too.

Thank you so much for all your well wishes!! Wishing you all a super Tuesday!!

Supplies: Damask, Flourishes, FLLC, Purely pomegranate, river rock and white card stock, river rock and Purely pomegranate ink, ribbon, hodgepodge.

Basic Grey Blush Card Kit

2008-02-11T08:05:00.000-08:00

Just a quick post for now I am still very sick, yuck!! It seems to be getting worse and not better. This flu has left me very weak and unable to stand for any period of time without becoming dizzy.

I made these cards using a Basic Grey blush Card kit that I got from Embellish It , I loved this kit it has card stock, chipboard, dp, rub ons all kinds of goodies, I think I am going to order another one too!

Well I am off to go lie down again, I hope to be well enough later today to put together a card using Flourishes newly released stamps!

Supplies: Basic grey blush card kit

Need A Cuddle?

2008-02-09T08:06:00.001-08:00

I just think this stamp from Paper Pretties is ADORABLE!!! Such a cutie pie snugglin' with her teddy bear, a pose i have seen my girls make many of a time. The paper is from Basic Grey's Two Scoops line I got mine from Embellish It Barb is great and her shipping is super fast too! Did you see my new look?? I redid my blog yesterday!

I still feel terrible today, if not worse. thank you so much for all your get well wishes!! I hate being sick!! Hot then cold, then hot then cold........you know the drill......LOL!

I will keep this quick as my head is starting to swim again, I think I need to go lay down. Enjoy your weekend!!

Supplies: Paper pretties, Need a cuddle, pretty in pink, wild wasabi, and white card stock, basic grey two scoops dp, black ink, copics, ribbon, brads, nestibilities.

Hugs and Kisses

2008-02-08T07:23:00.000-08:00

I couldn't let Valentine's Day pass without making an acetate (window sheet, transparency) 2,4,6,8 box......LOL! You know how much I love making them! I made this one for the MY Favorite Things Guest Designer challenge, the challenge was to make a container that holds candy.

I filled it with Heshey's hugs and kisses along with some chocolate lips.....they are so cute!! If you are interested in the directions for these boxes you can find them hereAcetate 2,4,6,8 box, I also have it posted under tutorials on the side bar.

I seem to be coming down with the flu today, I have a fever, stuffy, very sore chest, chills, body ache.........yadayada. I hate being sick especially hate it when it settles in the chest such as this one seem to be doing. Being up most of the night probably didn't help either, apparently both dogs had the stomach flu last night, so we made multiple trips outside, and a few clean up too......yuck! They are indoor dogs so I am aware of things that the can eat, and all they had yesterday was dog food, so I am assuming it must have been some kind of flu for them??? They seem back to normal this morning yay!!

!!!BIG BIG SALE at Treehouse Stamps they are making room for all the new sets that are coming out in a few weeks so it is 50% off the two winter sets!!! Don't miss out on this awesome savings!

Supplies: Verve visual heart to heart stamps, pretty in pink, white card stock, unknown DP, Acetate, Rose red ink, prima flowers, brads, ribbon, tag punch.

Kiss Me........

2008-02-07T10:00:00.001-08:00

Aww look at the little froggie is is just waiting for a kiss so he can turn into a prince.......LOL! How many frogs did you have to kiss before you found your prince?? I had to kiss a few.....blech..... but I finally found my prince, so no more frogs for me.........ROTF!!!! Ok so maybe it is only funny to me, I do tend to amuse myself while others stare blankly at me with that is she crazy eyebrow thingy........LOL!! Guess that's what happens when you march to a beat of a different drum.

Well that enough of my crazies for one day......LMBO!! Today's way to use challengte was to use polka dots, I {LOVE }polka dots, I always have!!! When I was little my mom hated pink, and polka dots but being a girly girl I LOVED them! So my grandma bought me the sweetest pink with white polka dots, Shirley Temple style dress, you know the kind that when you twirled they would fly up I loved my dress, my mom hated it, however that may have been because I wouldn't stop spinning, and kept exposing my panties to the world *blushing* Oh to be that oblivious and innocent again. My poor mom, I just thought she was a big meanie, but she was probably just watching out for me. Of course now that I am a mom of two girls I TOTALLY understand......LOL!

This is me then, I couldn't find one where I was wearing the dress.

Anyhoo, back to the card like I was saying today's way to use it challenge was to use polka dots, so I broke out my Elzybell's stamps and went to work, this is what I came up with, isn't she just the sweetest!!

Suppliers: Elzybell's stamps, certainly celery, and white card stock, old olive prints dp, black ink, copics, ribbon, rub on, and nestibilities.

Just Mucking About

2008-02-06T08:52:00.000-08:00

Ever have one of the cards that just didn't want to be put together?? Well meet mine! I originally had 3 pigs but it ended up being to large, so I took it apart and cut it down in size....... actually all the layers have been cut down or altered in some way from their original form. Who was it who said measure twice cut once........LOL!! Advice I should have used today.

Anyhoo, I used the sketch from today's sketch challenge for this card, I was so excited to finally be able to use this piggie ribbon that I picked up from Michael's last year. The images and sentiments are from My Favorite Things Punny Farm set. Such a cute little pig isn't he!

Supplies: My Favorite Things, Punny Farm, pretty in pink, close to cocoa, bashful blue, and white card stock, black ink, copics, ribbon, stickles cuttlebug and brads.

Tweetheart

2008-02-05T09:41:00.000-08:00

I made this card for today's color challenge, the challenge was to use ballet blue, apricot appeal, and real red. I love the colors together they are so bright and sunny. I would love bright and sunny right about now, we are snowing heavily again!! And Jason broke the snow shovel this morning, so at some point today I will have to hit the hardware store.

I finally got around to using my Martha Stewart, test tubes I bought them to use at Halloween and just never got around to it. I know I am SO bad.....LOL! Inside this cute little card is yummy Girhadelli square.

Be sure to check out the gallery reveal over at Embellish It.

Supplies: CC designs, real red, ballet blue, apricot appeal, and white card stock, black and real red ink, brads, copics ribbon, scalloped circle and circle punches, and nestibilities.

Sweet Love Centerpiece

2008-02-04T08:04:00.000-08:00

Yummy Sweet!! Today's TLC challenge was to make a sweet centerpiece, look yummy doesn't it! I used my Heart to heart set from Verve visual again along with Daisy Bucket's Love You DP. Such a fun challenge I remember making these fortune tellers when we were kids!

I covered a bamboo skewer with some pink ribbon and placed it in the center and added some ribbon and topped of with a heart.

I have such a busy day I have both kids home sick as well as my daycare kiddie today and I have to finish my projects for the Embellish It gallery reveal tomorrow! Well I had better get cracking!

Supplies: Verve Visual stamps, heart to heart, Pretty in pink, cool caribbean, and real red ink, love you DP, ribbon.

Life Is Not Measured By.........

2008-02-03T10:58:00.000-08:00

Life, is not measured by the number of breaths we take, but by the number of moments that take out breath away. I have just experienced one of the few moments. I am in awe at the overwhelming love and support you have showed us!!

I just want to thank everyone who left a comment on my last post regarding Stephanie, you have truly taken my breath away with all your love and support, not to mention that I was brought to tears reading all the posts each one filled with care and concern!! I am so blessed to have so many kind and wonderful readers.

So since Friday I have spoken at great length with Steph's current aide, Jason, friends, and of course Steph. We have decided that we will be keeping her in her elementary school for another year, then she will transition into her gr. 9 program from there. What a relief to have this decision out from under us. Steph's aide was very helpful, actually she is also Megan's aide in the afternoon and has been with Megan since she entered kindergarten. One of the things that Steph's aide mentioned was that her self esteem is already low (she does realize she is not like her peers)and that we will have to find ways to build her up. So if you have any suggestions on the way the we and the school can encourage and build her up more I would love to hear them. Thank you so much for all your prayers and support, you definately helped us make complete peace with our decision. Steph is coming to terms with our decision and actually seemed to be making her peace with it too. Her main concern was keeping contact with her 2 friends who will be moving on to grade 8, we have assured her that they will still be able to come over for sleepovers, and she can always meet up with them after school. Steph did seem very relieved at not having to go to our local high school, so this is very promising. Once again huge {{{HUGS}}} and THANK YOUS for all your love and support!!

This card was made using yesterday's inspiration challenge, this photo was to be our inspiration, so I took the airiness and color palate from it to create my card. I just love this set from Papertrey, not only is it gorgeous but, it has so many inspirational quotes with it making so easy to make beautiful cards.

One more thing I need to note is my email account has been sending a lot of my incoming email to my spam folder, so I have retrieved them all and am now going to work on responding to them all, so if you haven't heard from me this is why. I am so sorry about this, if it hadn't been called to my attention by someone leaving a comment on my blog I never would have known. I am assuming they have recently changed the spam filter now I just have to find out how to change it back.

Supplies: Papetrey stamps, out on a limb, river rock, soft sky, and white card stock, soft sky and river rock ink, ribbon, brads, and liquid pearls.

With All My Heart

2008-02-01T09:05:00.001-08:00

I made this card using Beate's Weekend Sketch. At first glance I wasn't sure about it but.....I LOVE how it turned out!! I used Verve Visual's Heart to Heart set. Don't cha just love the scroll hearts. The DP is from Daisy Bucket's Love You collection.

It has been a long time since I have used Cool Caribbean I just love how the red makes it pop.

Well lucky me I have both kiddies home today from school, both their classes are downhill skiing and they didn't want to go. Steph has tried downhill for past three years but always seems to land in a tree, so this year being as self conscience as she is (13 on February 20th) she didn't want to humiliate herself this year.....LOL!! She's too stinkin' cute!!

Megan has cross country skied and hated it but has never tried downhill, being she has great difficulty receiving instructions we decided it would be better for her to sit this one out. Megan was so excited this morning when I told her she could stay home.....a homebody just like her Mom.

We have a super big decision to make regarding Steph and going to high school (gr. 8) next year, so maybe I could hear some feedback from you to help guide us to the right decision. Ok this maybe long but here it goes. Steph has a combination of neurodevelopmental disorder, cognitive diorder, and gross motor disorder, she does so well considering all but her gr. level is about gr. 2 and her emotional level is that of about an 8-10 year old, good for us since she's not boy crazy yet......LOL! So here are the deets in gr.9 she will be eligible to enter a program at another high school that is perfectly suited for her lots of life skills, community outings, swimming, modified academics . But for gr. 8 there is nothing like this so here is our dilemma she can go to the local high school where she will attend classes like every other student, but virtually no help, they are saying very little if any aide time. So this would be like putting and 8 year old in a high school environment.

Our second choice is keeping her in the elementary she is in, she would retain her gr. 8 status but would be in a class with gr.7's so essentially she would be doing this year over again. Right now she has aide time, modified math, reading, science, socials, life skills, adapted aquatics, cooking, and all the other stuff like PE and art.The school would also explain to her peers that she is a gr8. student just hanging out for one more year until the high school she will be attending is ready for her. She has flourished this year her reading level went from gr.1 to gr.2 level. I am leaning toward keeping her in this environment, she seems a little upset about staying back, but she also doesn't understand how difficult it would be to in a class with no help, never mind how difficult the first year of high school can be for an A typical child.

So if you have any input I would love to hear it. I feel like no matter which way we choose to go, that we will be looked at like bad parents, I hate making these kinds of decisions. I can't tell you how unhappy everyone was when I decided to keep Megan home an extra year. She was enrolled in her EIBI program and had only 5 words when it came time for kindergarten and she was wild, if she went to kindergarten she would have her EIBI hours reduced, if I kept her home she could have one more year full time with the EIBI. The school was not happy when I decided to keep her home, however by the time she entered kindergarten the next year she had over 1000 words in her vocabulary and had settled down nicely!!! Needless to say in the end the school was happy with our decision. But it was hard on us emotionally. We live in a small town so we get a lot of looks etc for making the choices we make regarding our girls, not that this would every stop me from doing what I think is best, I am a big girl and can handle it!

Sorry about the huge rambling I guess I am just feeling a bit insecure, I used to have my Mom (currently she is working in a diamond mine, so I have no way of contacting her for the next 2 weeks) and my Dad who is no longer with us to bounce these things off of. Did I mention they need a decision by Wednesday. Sorry for the long post.

Supplies:Verve visual stamps, heart to heart, real red, cool caribbean, and ww card stock, daisy bucket love you DP, real red ink, heart punch, brads, ribbon.

As Promised

2008-01-31T21:06:00.001-08:00

A few more JessicaLynn Original samples, both sample were made using the spring summer bug collection, such a versatile set!! If you head over to JessicaLynn Original tonight they are having a sale and you will be able to see her new line there are so many new sets!!

Well it is late so I am off to bed!! Goodnight......sleep tight......you get the rest......LOL!

Supplies: JessicaLynn original stamps, PSX stamp, wild wasabi, bashful blue, and white card stock, piggy tales DP,Black ink,copics, ribbon, brads

Supplies: JessicaLynn original stamps, real red, black and white card stock, black ink, copics, ribbon, cuttlebug, brads.

Just Another Day In Paradise!!

2008-01-31T09:19:00.000-08:00

Just Another Day In Paradise!! Yeah we all have days like that......LOL! I just love this Ethel stamp from Rubbernecker. I made this using today's way to use it challenge, the challenge being to use staples. I almost never use staples, so this was really a challenge for me. I stapled the sentiment to the main image and stapled some ribbon to the sentiment.

Just in case you missed last nights post I will put it here again I am looking for some good homes for some of my cards......... I have such a surplus of cards, I thought it would be nice to do a few RAKs a month, so if you are interested in receiving a RAK from me please email me your addy and I will compile a list, and every month I will select a few people to receive a RAK from me.

Well we got another 6" of snow last night!! I feel like I live in the north pole these days.......LOL! Poor Emmie and Phoebe (dogs) the snow is taller then them in most places, we do shovel a path for them but the insist on going potty of the shoveled path......LOL! So when they come in the are covered in snow everything except the very top of their heads.......LOL! It is too funny ROTF!!

Well I hope to be back a little later today with some more JessicaLynn Original samples.

Supplies: Rubbernecker stamps, real red, yoyo yellow, and cosmo cricket DP, Black ink, copic markers, stickles, brads, ribbon, staples, ticket corner punch.

Help A Girl Out

2008-01-30T17:52:00.000-08:00

Down to the final few sets I have further reduced the prices........shipping to US for one set is $5.95 to Canada please contact me with postal code for shipping quote. If anyone takes all I will ship for free!!

All sold TY!

Another thing I wanted to mention was I have such a surplus of cards, I thought it would be nice to do a few RAKs a month, so if you are interested in receiving a RAK from me please email me your addy and I will compile a list, and every month I will select a few people to receive a RAK from me.

A Flourishing Day

2008-01-30T09:13:00.000-08:00

I can't believe it I managed to get two cards done this morning! Whoohoo!! The first card was made with Flourishes Mardi Gras set, and Basic Grey's Two Scoops paper also available at Flourishes. I love the two scoops paper pack the colors are too sweet!!

This card was made for today's sketch challenge, not too sure how I feel about it, I LOVE the colors just not sure about the rest, I may try pull it all apart later, and see if I can do something better, probably should just let sleeping dogs lie though. The sentiment is from Flourishes and is called Flourished words, the script they chose is so elegant.

Man oh man did we get a dumping of snow yesterday, when I went to pick Jason up it was white out conditions, needless to say I was not thrilled. Normally I love winter, but for some reason this year I have just had enough already!!

Supplies: Mardi Gras, Flourishes, FLLC, Bashful Blue, wild wasabi white card stock, two scoops DP, Black ink, ribbon, and nestabilities.

Supplies: Flourished Words, Flourishes, FLLC, soft sky, chocolate chip card stock, soft sky designer prints, chocolate chip ink, ribbon, build a brad, prima flowers, brads.

Catching UP

2008-01-30T09:08:00.001-08:00

I am so behind on thank you. raks, and tags, so I am going to try to catch up now.....LOL!

Bela has given me the You Make My Day Award !! I feel so honored to have made someone's day, thank you so much Bela!!

The rules state that I am to mention 10 people who make my day and send them this award. There are so many people who make my day it is going to be hard to choose only 10!!

Flossie
Rose Ann
Bela
Tracy
Michele
Melanie's Madness
Shannon
Velta
Kristine
Heather

Each of these ladies have made my day. On that same note each and everyone who visits here makes my day!!

I got this wonderful RAK in the mail yesterday from Melissa,Thank you so much Melissa!!I love everything!! I took part in Jens Month Aloha RAK club, it is so fun!!You should stop by Jens blog and sign up for next month.

I got this beautiful RAK from someone at SCS, who sent it to me for friend appreciation, THANK YOU!! I don't know who sent it but it came with the most beautiful letter inside, that brought me tears reading it, thank you, it means so much to me. It also included a $25 gift certificate to Papertrey!! Like the letter and the card wasn't enough already!! Thank you I feel so blessed to have so many special women in my life!!

Question:

Blogger mimihas5 said...

I enjoyed your video Kelly. it was very nice to hear you. I love your card. How adorable is that stamp! Can you tell me where I can find High Hope stamps?

Thanks.

Mary

Hi Mary!! You can get High Hopes rubber stamps here High Hopes Rubber Stamps, they are a Canadian (ships to US)as well as being a member on SCS! I love their stamps there are so many cute images it is hard to decide what to get!

and now finally for the tag!

Wanda tagged me to list 7 facts about myself, my only problem is I am not an exciting to person, so there isn't much to tell. I will attempt to entertain you though........ROTF!!!!!

1. I am afraid of aging don't know why but it is a huge fear!
2. I'm a nut, you will always find me running around making up silly songs.
3. I recently had to give up pop, it was causing me so much indigestion, I miss my diet coke
4. I can never return a video on time.....never!
5. I love anything vanilla, lotion, shampoo, perfume, bubble bath, tea, gum, candy.........
6. I have an introverted personality I wish I didn't but don't know how to change it
7. I confess I make my dogs wear clothes for my own personal enjoyment.....LOL!

Now I am to tag 7 other people, but I would rather tag you all, so if you are reading this consider yourself tagged!!

Some Days Your The Bug

2008-01-29T08:59:00.000-08:00

Some Days your The Windshield.......LOL!! I love that statement it is too funny and true!!

I made this card for today's color challenge using JessicaLynn Original stamps this is called Spring Bugs and will be released on February 1rst, along with quite a few other new sets!! The colors for today's challenge were Yoyo yellow, going grey and basic grey , I substituted black for basic grey because I don't have any.

Oh my word has it been cold here!! Not as cold as some other places in Canada but cold none the less, the car almost didn't start this morning! But it did and I got Jason to work on time! I guess the good thing about it being cold outside is it makes we want to stay in and stamp, and do I ever have a ton of things to get to!

Supplies: Spring Bugs, JessicaLynn Original , Yoyo yellow, going grey, black card stock, black ink, copics, cuttlebug, flowers, brads, ribbon.

Purely Pink Dahlia

2008-01-28T08:34:00.001-08:00

I made this card for today;s TLC challenge, the challenge was to use a Dahlia fold. I have never tried this fold before, the results are so pretty!! My only problem with it is I have pretty bad carpal tunnel, so the folding was rather painful for me.

If you would like the instructions for the Dahlia fold you can find them here Dahlia Fold. If you wouls like to try today's TLC challenge you can find it here TLC153.

I just love pretty in pink and purely pomegranate together so pretty!! I still have a few stamps sets left if anyone is interested here is a list.

Print Pattern BG $9
Big Blossom $4
Do the Hula $8
Crosshatch BG $9
whirly twirly roller $3
tags so much $4
Spooky skyline jumbo roller $4

Supplies: Pretty in pink, Purely pomegranate, black, holiday harmony and retired SU DP, Bling, Ribbon, and circle punch.

Different Yet The Same

2008-01-27T11:53:00.000-08:00

All right for today's post I would like everyone to put on their humor hats!! Why the humor harts you ask.......well.

I was cruising some blogs on Friday and came across Taylor's first Sketch Challenge, I love Taylor's stuff and immediately decided I wanted to try her sketch, although it would have to wait until the weekend when I had a bit more time to craft. So this is the card I made for her challenge again another stamp I have had for eons and never inked up. The glass is covered with crystal effects so it look like a real glass in real life.

Then on Saturday I was crusing some blogs again and I came across Lauren's blog and her Sketch challenge and noticed that it was very similar to Taylor's sketch. Cha-ching 2 sketch challenges that I could participate in!!! Whoohoo!! This made me so happy I don't get to play along much with blogger's sketch challenges so this was so nice to be able to participate in 2! So this is the card I made for Lauren's sketch challenge!

Ok so here is where the humor comes in, the 2 challenges reminded me of a song that I had hear on Just For Laughs a couple years ago about Britney Spear's ( I am in no way poking fun at Britney, I am saddened by her current state) using the same melody for 2 of her big hits Oops I Did It Again and Hit Me Baby One More Time. So I searched and found a video of the song I hope you enjoy it as much as I did!!

What are little boys made of?

2008-01-25T07:23:00.000-08:00

What are little boys made of?
Snips and snails, and puppy dogs tails
That's what little boys are made of !"

Somewhere in that cute poem they forgot frogs, mud and bugs......LOL! Or at least that is what my nephew is made of, I sure hope he'll like getting this card in the mail.

Today's limited supply challenge was to use leftovers, and I have a ton of them, every piece of paper on this card is a leftover from another project, as is the ribbon.

Well i will keep it short today as I have to be showered and out of the house in a 1/2!!

Supplies: High hopes stamps, bashful blue, morning marigiold, old olive, DP, Black ink, copics, brads, eyelets, ribbon, cuttlebug.

Ribbon Tying Tutorial

2008-01-24T10:27:00.000-08:00

Ribbon Tying Tutorial

Well this is my first attempt at trying a video tutorial, it is a short video and hopefully explains my bow tying process. I know I need a little practice with the taping part, but for today it's the best I can do, or at least tell Jason gets home he is the video guy in out house......LOL! It sounds like i have a lisp in the video but i don't maybe i was too close to the mike *blushing*. Let me know what you think!

Beach Time

2008-01-23T09:32:00.000-08:00

I made this card using the sketch from today's sketch challenge. I really like the sketch, but of course I love lots of layers so what's not to like.....*wink*.

Since I hadn't cleaned off my desk I decided to use another CC designs stamp, this one hadn't seen any ink either and it was bought at the same time *blushing*, now you all know my terrible secret I buy stamps and never ink them up ........scandalous I know!

I decided to go with purple for this card, a color I don't really use much, but this little bug just screamed do me in purple.....LOL! **note to self see someone about your stamps talking to you**. Like yesterday's bug she was naked so I colored in a bathing suit for her.

Thank you for all your well wishes I will let you know how everything goes once the results are in!

Supplies: CC designs, Lovely lilac, almost amethyst, white card stock, MM DP, Black ink, Copics, Corner rounder punch, gel pen, bling, brads, ribbon, prima flowers and dimensionals.

Rain or Shine

2008-01-22T08:39:00.000-08:00

I'll be there for you! Awwww I just love the little bug from CC Designs (All that scraps) can you believe I have had this stamps for about 9 months and it has never seen ink!! Shame on me!! I am still trying to keep with my resolution about using what I buy. I have to say I am loving playing with stamps I haven't seen in forever.

The colors used for the is card are from today's color challenge, I really like these colors together the red really makes everything pop. The senitment is from Rain or Shine by MFT (my favorite things).

Well I have to get another xray for that spot on my lung to make sure that it hasn't grown any, wish me luck. Maybe this time they will actually get a good look, last time the xray for my heart and it happened to catch the spot on my lung, so this should be a more detailed xray focusing on my lung.

Be sure to check out my stamps for sale there are some really good stamp sets left!!

Supplies: CC Designs, Rain or Shine by MFT (my favorite things), Real red, Bayou blue, Soft Sky and WW card stock, soft sky designer prints DP, Black ink, Copics, prima flowers, brads, ribbon, ticket corner punch, and nestibilities.

Sweet Pixie Pouch

2008-01-21T08:45:00.000-08:00

Today's TLC challenge was to make a pixie pouch, I have made these before but never knew that they had an actual name. I am not too sure if the ribbon really work well with this pouch but I just had to use it....LOL!

Such a quick and fun card and perfect for giving away treats in! I have been asked before if I have any tip on tying ribbons and bows, so I am doing a video tutorial for you to show you how I do it. I hope to have it posted later in the week.

I was also asked about which camera I use, well it is not one of those fancy one although I do hope to have one by the end of the year. I use the Sony Cyber--shot 7.2 mega pixels it is small and compact perfect size for when you are on the go (park,swimming, etc.).

I am leaving my stamps for sale up for another day or 2 in hopes that someone will want to scoop them up, I hate paying ebay fees.....LOL! So here are some items i have left for sale please feel free to make me an offer!

Current

Floral BG $15
Carte Postale $23......pending
Color spritzer $10
Big Deal Alphabet $37
Print Pattern BG $15
24 prisma pencils new in box $15
MFT Home for the holidays new in package I accidentally ordered 2 $15
6- 6x6 CM albums, 2 disney, 1 rosebud, 1 red with heart, purple with forget me knots, and pink.
12 x 12 white album with frame in the front of the albums
tons of CM stickers (send me an email for pictures)

Retired

Monkey Business $20
Illuminations $25
Big Blossom $8
Booglie Eyes $15
Bundle of Joy $17
Do the Hula $20
Crosshatch BG $13
3 jumbo roller ink cartridges, bravo burg, handsome hunter and baroque burg. $7 for all
whirly twirly roller $4
tags so much $10
Spooky skyline jumbo roller $6
tag punch box set $25

Supplies: Michaels $1 stamps, pretty in pink, chocolate chip, basic grey blush DP, black ink, copics, stickles, scalloped and circle punches, ribbon and dimesionals.

Mardi Gras

2008-01-20T12:19:00.000-08:00

Flourishes came out with this wonderful Mardi Gras set, here in my neck of the wood Mardi Gras would be during the coldest part of winter, hence the snowman celebrating!.....LOL! My snowman has been very busy look his lack beads.

Be sure to check out my stamps for sales, I also have some Creative Memories new in package 12x 12 and 6 x 6 albums if anyone interested.

Supplies: Mardi Gras, Flourishes LLC, Cold play, garden green, elegant eggplant, summer sun, and white card stock, garden green, brocade blue, black, only orange, elegant eggplant ink, ribbon, beads, stickles, bling, glitter, and dimensionals.

Last Chance and new stuff added

2008-01-19T12:53:00.000-08:00

Last chance to scoop up these babies......email me if your interested I will be adding some more stuff this afternoon! kellyshadow@yahoo.com

Current

Voila $20
Floral BG $15
Carte Postale $23
Color spritzer $10
Big Deal Alphabet $37
Print Pattern BG $15
24 prisma pencils new in box $15
MFT Home for the holidays new in package I accidentally ordered 2 $15[

Retired

Monkey Business $20
Illuminations $25
Big Blossom $8
Booglie Eyes $15
Bundle of Joy $17
Do the Hula $20
Crosshatch BG $13
3 jumbo roller ink cartridges, bravo burg, handsome hunter and baroque burg. $7 for all
whirly twirly roller $4
tags so much $10
Spooky skyline jumbo roller $6
tag punch box set $25

Hugs

2008-01-18T10:06:00.000-08:00

I just love these sweet little penguins they are too cute!! I made this for today`s limited supply challenge. The challenge was to use

Stamps: 1 or 2 background stamps, a main image set, sentiment optional

Paper & Ink: 2 colors plus a neutral

Tools: anything quick (except Cuttlebug of coarse)

Embellishments: any kind (keep it simple)

So I apparently went with 2 neutrals and one color, black is considered to be a neutral color right....... at least I think so, anyhoo there you have it.

Well I got the unexpected surprise of having the day off the little girl I daycare won`t be coming today her mom is home sick with the flu....yuck, I hope she feels better soon. And it is Friday so today is a good day, hopefully it stays that way.....LOL!

Have a super weekend!!

Supplies: CC designs, starving artist stamps western BG, Wild Wasabi, Black, and white card stock, Black and Wild wasabi inks, copic markers, brads, primas, nestabilities, ribbon, white gel pen, and dimensionals.