Jul 04 2008
Happy Fourth of July!!!!! I just love the fourth of July…. Here are a few reasons:
Just wanted to wish everyone a fun and SAFE fourth of July!!!!!
Supplies:
Paper: SU Real Red, MME
Stamps: Stampendous Liberty Bee, Stampendous Stitched July
Accessories: KaiserCraft Rhinestones, Nestabilities
Copics: R29, B24, Y15, C1, C3, C6
Jul 03 2008
First off, I have to apologize for the dark picture. With my work, my other work, and my other work, I rarely have time to see sunlight…. much less take pix in the sunlight. And since I am on a computer that doesn’t have Photoshop, I can’t adjust the color! 
So, this will have to do for now…. unless I can get time to adjust the pic and re-upload it.
I am a huge fan of Hanna Stamps and Basic Grey. When their shipments come in and I open a box full of goodies, its like heaven! I smile from ear to ear as I check the items in. It makes me want to play with them so badly. When I saw this stamp, I though it would be PERFECT for paper piecing. So, when the Basic Grey paper came in, I knew had to try it…..
I loooooooooove the 6×6 paper pads and I love how the print is scaled down on those paper pads. A lot of times, prints on patterned paper are great for scrapbooks, but just a tad too large for cardmaking. Basic Grey seems to have come up with the perfect solution. The background paper on my card is the regular 12×12 paper called Trance. It’s my favorite paper of the bunch. See how the print on the background paper is larger than the print on Sophie’s (at least I think that’s Sophie… unless Riley has another girlfriend) dress?
I added the matching glazed brads. I’m usually such a hoarder and never use it cause I don’t want to waste it. This is the first time I’m using them…. and I loved it! I also added Adorn-It Pearls on the scalloped edges.
Its seems that the latest thing is the cutting and layering of images. I thought I would give it a small try since I had limited time to stamp. There are actually 2.5 layers of Sophie. And I gave an extra pop-up to Sophie’s head. Although it was time consuming, it was still fun! 
Have a fun and safe 4th tomorrow!
Jul 01 2008
A while back, my dear friend Jami made these cool notebooks. I totally admired them. To my surprise, she provided me with one and she issued Taylor and I this fun challenge:
Thank you Jami for providing this fun Challenge. I can’t wait to see what Jami and Taylor create! :) I know More is More, but I had fun doing this super duper simple project!
Jun 24 2008
Have I told you lately how much I love Imaginisce? LOL!Their images and papers are so fun to work with. This is their new baby line called Baby Powder. Their cardstocks are made perfectly for cardmakers since their patterns are nice and small. AND most of their papers are either glittered or flocked. So, as you can tell, I couldn’t make just one.
My sweet friend and fellow Gallery Moderator Tracy has tagged me. I’m horrible at these things, but I’ll give it a try!
Five things in today’s ‘to do list’:
Snacks I enjoy:
Things I would do if I was a millionaire:
Places I have lived:
Five people I am tagging:
Jun 18 2008
Man! When I’m hooked on a layout, I am REALLY hooked!!!!! I loved Taylor’s Sketch challenge (TECC19) so much that I had made graduations cards out them and now a birthday card!
I needed to make a birthday card, but since I’ve had such a void in stamping, I just sat at my stamp desk and stared blankly for like 5 minutes. Finally, I told myself to start with a layout I liked….. Taylors came to mind right away.
I love this stamp from Penny Black. It’s called A Winner. I have a thing for hedgehog stamps! :) They are just too cute! At first I didn’t know what to do because the stamp wouldn’t fit in any of my punches. And then…. duh! It hit me. I don’t need the WHOLE stamp to fit. Just the main part.
I also love this paper from Imaginise. It’s from their All Kids of Happy line. I added a few Stampendous Dot Sparklers around the paper to add that extra bling!
Jun 17 2008
Isn’t Sushi just adorable? I have been wanting to stamp with Sushi since we got these stamps in….. but time has been so limited.
When I was Eugene Oregon for the Copic Certification, my roomies (Cami and Leann) and I started playing around with the AirBrush System. We then started airbrushing the clear dew drops to match our projects. For this project, I airbrushed the clear dew drops with RV04 and BG01 to match the cupcake and the water. I also airbrushed the WHITE ribbon with YR07 to match Sushi!
I also cut out the center of the fish bowl and added a piece of acetate to make it look like glass. Unfortunately, from the angle I took the picture, you can’t really see it. Sushi, the cupcake and the sandcastle area all popped up on foam tape.
This was a fun project!
Jun 16 2008
How do I always seem to be late to things these days? I was all ready for the party, but I just never got it posted. Next thing you know…. I’m running all over town to graduation party after graduation party…. not to mention visiting all of the relatives that are in town due to graduations and summer vacations.
I made this card for Taylor’s Virtual Birthday Party. I can’t look at this set without thinking of her. And just to say how special this girl is to me…. I used my beloved Cool Carri bean cardstock that I have been hoarding since SU retired this color.
This is what I brought to the Birthday party. I have been fortunate enough to spend quite a bit of time with Taylor. We have had some great memories. She is a TALL girl, but every inch of her is filled with kindness. She is seriously one of the NICEST, most kind-hearted soul I have ever met. I am so lucky to be friends with her. Sometimes…. I touch her just hoping that I could collect some of her mojo!
One of my favorite times with Taylor was CHA last summer in Chicago. We got to room together and we had the BEST breakfasts….. Sour Patch Kids and Skittles. Who could ask for a more nutritious breakfast? Come on now…. those are packed with Lemon, Lime, Cherry, Grapes, and Oranges. What more can a person ask for in a breakfast? LOL!
Paper: SU! Cool Carribean, Cryogen White
Stamps: Hey There Cupcake, Just-Rite Small Letters
Inks: Versamagic Tea Leaves, Versamagic Sea Breeze, Brilliance Pearlescent Orchid
Accessories: Cuttlebug Swiss Dots, SU Oval Punches, Marvy Scallop Circle Punch, Cindy Ribbon, Adorn-It Jewels
Jun 09 2008
WOW! I can’t believe how many graduations I have to attend. Yesterday, we had a graduation party for 3 cousins. I don’t mind making multiple cards…. but sometimes I’m too pressed for time that its hard to “push” my creativity. LOL! Thank goodness for Taylor’s Cupcake Challenge (TECC19). What a perfect layout. One card done. LOL!
I used my Just-Rite Monogram Set for the first time. I just loved it and it was perfect. Since this card was for a male cousin, I couldn’t really add the bling that I wanted to add. I had to make it somewhat simple. I just love the Stampendous Graduation stamps. and I had to add the Adorn-It Multi-Colored Jewels. This card fit perfectly in the Business Sized envelopes.
Now…. I had to come up with something for my other male cousin…. hmmmmm…. what to do…….
I saw this cute Gift Card Tutorial from Julie’s Blog. I thought it would be perfect. Again…. a male card…. so I had to keep it simple. Here is my take.
Again, I used the Stampendous Graduations Stamps. I used the Sakura Stardust pens to color in the ribbon on the diploma. It’s hard to see the sparkle.
Surprisingly, my guy cousins loved their cards….. Phew!
Jun 02 2008
When I saw this stamp, I knew I had to have it! This is Cinnamon from Penny Black. There are more girls coming, but this is the first one in the store. (We are temporarily sold out, but we have more on order.)
In my stamp club, we are just getting started on techniques with the Copic Blender solution. We used the first technique of putting solution on a paper towel and dabbing it on the colored area. This one was on her jeans and on the ground. I wanted that “acid washed” look for her jeans. I love this basic technique and how it adds so much dimension to an image.
She is just too much fun to color. I can’t wait to get the rest of the girls from Penny Black!
Happy Monday!
May 29 2008
I can’t believe how much this stamping world has touched my life. I am so lucky to have met so many amazing people that I can truly call friends. Life has been so crazy busy lately. I have not even had time to have “me time”. It was the first time in a long time that I felt “special”. This was an amazing birthday. I have never received so many e-mails and messages. I received so many amazing cards. WOW! I am a lucky gal!
It’s not about the “gifts” I received, but the friendships behind it. Stamping has really brought special people to my life. Reading Taylor’s Blog yesterday brought tears to my eyes. I am the lucky one to have her as a friend. Then, I went to visit Jami’s Blog and see this beautiful card and sweet blog post. THEN, I come home, and I see these beautiful flowers. Thank you Jenn and Beate! You have no idea how much this put a smile on my face and tears in my eyes. These flowers meant so much to me! WOW!
And look at this cute SMALL portion of what my dear friend Lana sent me! She always knows how to put a smile on my face! (pssst….. check out her blog. It’s amazing AND she’s giving away blog candy) Lana knows exactly what I like and always puts together the most amazing packages. She also has one of the biggest hearts. She can definitely crack me up! I am so lucky to have her as a friend.
Again, I am a lucky gal! Stamping has brought these wonderful people in my life….. and I am grateful that it has brought YOU into my life, too!!!!!!
It will be a while before my smile is wiped off my face!!!!!! THANK YOU!
