Loving the Sink!

Who ever thought I'd say I loved the sink. I'm much happier creating than cleaning--anything! I ordered the 3 Step Daisy because I saw all these beautiful cards, and they were just breathtaking. Plus the idea of 2 step, 3 step or anything step stamping seems much better with clear stamps. I'm a SUdemo, and I love their stamps, but having to drag out the stamp-a-ma-jig to align 2 step stamping is such a drag. I demo it and sell it, I even say " it's not supposed to be so exact, that's why the stamps are so great, but in reality when I do want it perfect, I"m scrunched over looking between the cardstock and the rubber. Any way, clear seems---- brilliant. Add register guides and "I'm in!" I do love them. Still need to work a little more with them, but here's my first attempt with them.

This was stamped in lovely lilac and almost amethyst from SU for the flowers and always artichoke for the green. I had embossed the PT white cardstock with my Score-Pal, but didn't mask it properly when I stamped so therefore the ribbon, something from Walmart.

I also made one with summer sun. I like it better.

I have something to share with you regarding the baubles used in these cards, check back tomorrow and I'll show you my stash.

If Only I Could Remember

I used this DP that I had in a stash, that I'm not too crazy about, but as I stated in a prior post am going to try to use up. I thought the grey in the elephant, from MFT Wild about you tamed in down (pun intended). I also used my newly purchased white signo pen. I likey. Giga scallp was used becaues it was easy then I stamped in some grass. I thought he could be used for belated birthday, shower-- if baby sex was unknow, or thinking of you card. I tied an Offray ribbon from Walmart around the DP. Thanks for looking. My new Kitchen Sink Stamps arrived and I'm dying to create. Until next time....

Using What You Have

I am really, really trying to use what I have. I have hoarded like the best of them. I said to myself "self, you have so many types of ink, so many colors of ink, so much ribbon... you fill in the blanks--we've all said it. At any rate, since I need to continue to feed my habit of buying, I decided stamps were still fair game, but I need to use what I have. On to where I was going. This pad of My Minds Eye DP, which I love. I cut this to cover plain white cardstock, then stamped MFT Bud Basics, I think it's called using colorbox chalk inks. One of the great things is after you stamp, you are done. No coloring needed. I added a little shadow under the flowerpot, but that was it. I've been in love with bling, but decided against anything except the American Crafts ribbon. It was so shimmery and purty, I thought it looked just right. Often times I leave my cards blank on the front too (almost Always blank inside) then the day I need to use the card, I rummage through my messy, unorganized room to find what I want. Then I may stamp it on a new layer, or directly on the DP. Enjoy your day and see you soon.

Baby Card Swap

A couple of years ago my SIL got enabled to go to a SU party. She and her friends have been hooked ever since. I told them about some swaps I had done at SCS and that we should do them, so now we rotate who the hostess is, and she picks the theme. We always get together and go either out for lunch/brunch or dinner. I definitely got in with the right group for swaps because they really know how to do it up. We are relaxed, we don't have vendor requirements, etc. So the card above was for new baby, obviously. I used my nestabilities on the scallped top and the shimmery square. I got the layout from MishMash, she mentioned that the large sqare scallop cut in half is a perfect fit. I love using the 4x4 scrapbooking paper for the bottom, as there is no waste, or paper to put away when done with it. --LOVE IT. Sometimes I will make a bow or not with the ribbon that joins the two pieces, but there was so much going on I didn't. I also stamped directly on the dp, loved that too. The cardstock is barely banana and I watercolored the baby. Have a great day, thanks for looking.

Cuttlebug Cards and Resolution

Hope everyone is enjoying the weekend. We're getting ready to watch some playoff football games, eat junk food, and Wii. One of my pre-2008 resolutions, I try to make them prior to the new year and start them just after the holidays so I have approximately a week under my belt when the new year starts. I'll let you know how it turns out. Anyway one was to exercise 100 consecutive days. I call it my 100% commitment, since all other attempts haven't worked. Before kids I would run 5-7 days a week, a lot of times with my hubby. For the last 5 years it has been off and on at best. I really want to get back to my motivation for my health now, not so much a number or size anymore. So far I've done everyday since the 26th of December, some nights have been at 10pm, but done and checked off none the less. Enough of that blabber and on to the cards. I like to have a stash of cards, like everyone else for when you need one quickly. These are cards that I use the embossing folders for the texture and some licensed character scrapbooking paper. Then when I need them I may stamp the inside or let my 5yo write the sentiment herself for a friend/family member. Thanks for looking.

Copic, Copic who has the Copic?

So, I have 12 measely Copics. Or am I 12 times happier than I was without the Copics? I kept seeing these beautifully colored images: MishMash, Trudee, Lauren, Sherry to name only a few. Could I color like that? I bought myself the 12 set from Ellen and asked Santa and anyone else that would listen that I wanted some Copics. Now my DH, who is awesome and lets me spend my wimpy salary and most of his on crafty (crappy things as he calls them) things doesn't understand markers that cost 6 bucks a piece. I mean I bring home a 30 pack from DollarTree for the reds? Well because he loves me so much, he got me a 36 pack from MFT. Can you say score!!!!!??!! I still need help, and practice. But I am sooooo pleased. These are so great and I love the outcome. Here are two little ditties. The first is Hannah, I colored her and the rhinestones, which are really for cellular phones and are sticky backed with my copics. The brown polka dotted card was in DCWV pack, I colored her with the copics and tied on a beautiful ribbon, from offray. See you soon.

Cardstock: cool carribean, paper: MME pack, copics, ribbon something from $1 at Joann, Hanna stamps and stazon ink

card DCWV, stazon black ink, copics, sticky cell phone rhinestones, pink ribbon from Walmart

Happy 2008

Well, I took December off from blogging, but was plenty busy doing what everyone else was doing! It was a great time of year. I am so very blessed with a wonderful family who is healthy and loves to be together. This is a wonderful time in my life and I am eternally grateful for it. I did make a resolution to start photographing my work and push myself to create more. I love what I see and I love getting inspired form "blurfing". Now I want to be part of it. Below is a card I cased from one of the blogs I have in my favorites. I will be better about keeping note of whom I case now that I am uploading photos. I used the CB and the Score-Pal--both must have tools that I would definitely buy again if the need arose. I love them and use them ALL THE TIME!

Card info-

fancy corners Embossing folder, pretty in pink cardstock, offray grossgrain ribbon



I also did one in Purple and added some bling






Edited to Note: Notimetostamp is where I saw this idea first and hers are just beautiful.