I WON!!!

Tomorrow is the soon to be released collection Hearts and Hugs - Summer Collection designed by the Magical and Oh So Fun Artistry of Victoria Case for SCACD Stamp Co. I will tell you these images make you think of getting together with Friends, summer breezes and vacation travel!!! Victoria weaves such a wonderful magic that you see these images come to life.

What makes this collection even more FUN if you buy the set of 7 images there will be 2 bonus accessory stamps ONLY available with the set!!!

And guess what.....I am one of the lucky winners of the blog candy give away!!!!!!  I am so excited and overwhelmed.   Susana & Suzanne are so super sweet.  I can't even gather my thoughts to relay to you how happy I am.  I hope THANK YOU will work!

I wish you all a wonderful weekend!  Be safe & have some fun.  Check out the blog hop being done tomorrow by Susana's talented design team.  Hop on over to the store's blog for more details.  

Happy Anniversary Mom & Dad

My parents will be celebrating their 43rd wedding anniversary on the 25th and I wanted to create a card just for them.  I am a little late in mailing this since it has to travel from WA to UT...but they won't mind.  I will give  them both a quick email and phone call on the "day" so they will know I didn't forget.  I am their one & only so it is all up to me!

I decided to use this super sweet image by Elizabeth Bell and Bells 'n Whistles Stamps called Sweet Love.  Isn't that just perfect?  Summer, the owner of Belles 'n Whistles is one of four stores in the US that is working exclusively with EB and her stamps are just super cute.  

I dp I used is from K&Co. called Classic K (I think).  I just love all the colors and paper choices this pack had.  I tried to keep it neutral so my dad didn't get something too feminine.  I am learning more & more about shading with my copic markers.  The cardstock I used is from PTI and on their website they have a chart that tells you what color copics work in conjunction with their colors.  For me that is a tremendous help.

  

I added a close up shot of the image so you can really see the cuteness factor!  I used this week's sketch by Jen del Muro.  I just love her sketches & decided to give it a try for this card.  She has some lovely ideas on her website.  

Have a lovely rest of the weekend and don't forget the LOST series finally is tomorrow night.  This is a must see and I am sad to see it leave the air but I know the ending will be great.  Have a lovely evening.

Hanging around on a Wednesday evening!

Tonight I would like to share a super cute image from Elizabeth Bell and Belles 'n Whistles.  I am answering the call for a design team member with Belles 'n Whistles.  The wonderful owner Summer has four spots open and the ladies on the team are just amazing.  I created a birthday card for my BFF that will arrive to her late.  I misjudged my time but will send her wishes in other ways.  This just keeps the celebration coming!

I used the super cute Smile stamp.  She is just hanging out on a limb enjoying her day.  Isn't she a cutie?  I just love the hat she is wearing.  

The dp is from Basic Grey and the cardstock is from PTI.  I custom colored the flowers with my copics.  I love how you can customize white flowers...and don't you just love the bella baubles?  

Sorry I am not very interesting today..I think I am getting punchy.  Have a great evening.

Mother's Day Blog Carnival

Today at the Craft Critique Blog you will see a wonderful list of Mother's Day gifts....and I am one of them.  This is my first "spotlight" so hop on over & check out all the fabulous ideas.  Pass the word on, lets all share the love.

Have a wonderful weekend and a happy Mother's Day to all the mom's and grandmother's out there.

Gift for Mom

I created a simple Mother's Day card for my mom using the beautiful Lockhart "Rose of Sharon" stamp.  These stamps are just so lovely.  Karen Lockhart creates just beautiful stamps and Susana carries a wonderful selection in her store.  I added Diamond Glaze to the flowers to add some pop and I embossed the   card with one of my cuttle bug plates.  Below is her gift...

Using this wonderful designer paper from SU called Persian (I think) and Bahama Breeze cardstock.  This dp was only offered for a limited time and I just love it.  I hope it comes back sometime.  The monogrammed stamp is from JustRight Stampers.  I love the possibilities you have with these stamps.  The gift options are plenty.

I created a set of eight cards with decorated envelopes.  

April's Christmas All Year Long Blog Hop....

For this month's blog hop I am using this super cute Tilda image along with Basic Grey's yummy paper Eskimo Kisses. I just loved this new paper pack and am so glad I am able to put it to use. With the weather we have had today...this image sure fits. Super crazy but no snow flakes...just some hail now and then. The magnolialicious group has this fun event the 25th of every month and it is a great inspiration and kick in the rear to get my Christmas cards going. Now when October/November rolls around, I will have a head start.

Please check out the entire list of ladies who are participating over at the main blog. You can also view a great slide show of all the creations. The next person on the hop is Marcia. I know she will have something wonderful to show you. Thanks for stopping by & have a wonderful day!!!

Easter Bunnies for Grandma

Happy Thursday to you all....

Wow...my second day in a row posting a project. What is up with that?? All I can say is I have read a ton of books on my Kindle (love it & really enjoy those FREE books!) and am ready for a change. I need to get these spurts of creative energy when I have time to get things completed...not scramble to get them done and in the mail. Oh well, I know these will be late.

This super cute bunny was a free digi from Shirleys2girls. We had a fun party on March 13th but I had to leave early to shop for a tie. Needless to say...I am a bit late finishing my project but that is life.

I knew my grandma would appreciate this cutie. I altered a composition book using directions from StampTV. Gina K has very easy to follow directions along with perfect sizes. I have done these before but having size guidelines makes it much easier and faster.
Here is a closeup of the image with its cute sentiment. Stop on over at SNR Card Universe and join the S2G group. The group has a great bunch of gals!

Did I do that????

That is the theme for this super cute Mo's Digital Pencil "Sam in Trouble" image. I just can't resist his cute little face. Takes me back to the time my little guy (who is now 16 and 6'4") found a marker for clothing and colored his sheets and part of the wall. When I went into his bedroom he had that same look on his face. It was totally my fault that I had left the marker in his top drawer where it should have been safe from little guys...but it wasn't. Nic didn't get in trouble, but we had to prime and paint the wall and the sheets still have the markings on them. When I use those sheets I put the "decorated" part at the feet and no one knows.

What do you think???

Brrrr....

Welcome to another Magnolia-licious Christmas All Year Long Blog Hop...and yes it is only March 25th. This is a wonderful to stock up on your holiday cards and gifts. It get the inspiration flowing. We have a very wet seven day forecast here in the Pacific Northwest and next week is spring break. What a perfect time to take advantage of getting things done. I am taking a few days off of work next week to take care of some things for Nic while he is out of school. I am also in desperate need of a foil & can't wait for Tuesday. I shouldn't put this off for so long...it makes me a little crazy.

On to the hop....I experimented with my copics to try and make her fluff white. You will have to tell me how I did. It was fun trying something new. I created a basic gift card holder for you today. This could be wrapped up in a box or added to a stocking.

This cute Maggie is holding a card from my favorite coffee spot. Bring on the grandee, skinny vanilla, 190 degree no foam latte. I drink those all the time, even in the summer. Cold coffee just isn't my thing...but I love my hot coffee...YUMMO!!!
I turned the dp inside out so I wouldn't detract from my image and add something special inside (besides the gift, and isn't that what they really want). I made a few of these several years ago and my mom recycled them this past Christmas. I thought that was a wonderful idea. She said they were so cute she didn't want to throw them away. Please visit our Magnolia-licious Christmas blog. They have a great slide show of all the goodies along with links to the store where you can shop till you drop.

Please hop on over to visit Marcia and her wonderful creation. I thank you for stopping by and hope you enjoy the last weekend in March. I just can't believe we are almost to Easter...I have some bunnies almost ready to post. Hippity Hoppity....Easter's on its way!

Christmas in February

Happy blog hop Thursday. Two more days and it will be the weekend...and can you believe it is almost March. Our son turned 16 in January and we celebrated our 21st wedding anniversary on Feb 18th (got some extra special bling at Christmas). WOW!!! That is all I can say.

Today several of the Magnolia-licious yahoo members are participating in a monthly Christmas blog hop. This is a wonderful group of very creative people that inspire me daily. They truly create works of art! Diana is the wonderful owner of the Magnolia-Licious Store where you can purchase these cute Tilda stamps along with Edwin & all their great friends. Click on the link about to visit her online store. If you came from Lori Palmer's blog you are on the right track.

I created this Tilda with presents card using CTMH cardstock, DP and ink. The image was cut with my nestability die and I distressed the edges with my sanding block and ink. Her skin and wings were colored with my copics. I just love how they blend. I continue to become more confident using them. If you would like some great tutorials, check out Suzanne's blog. She is just amazing & someone I follow (stalk...whatever hehe) daily. She knows me so it's ok...right Suzanne :). Now hop on over to Marcia Butler's blog to continue the fun.

Have a wonderful day. SMILE!!!

Super Sweet 16

Happy Birthday Nic!

Today my son turns 16. That statement alone just makes we want to cry. I don't know why, but it does. None of my birthdays have caused me any issues nor have any of my hubbie's or any of Nic's other birthdays, but this one is. Hard to believe my little guy has grown up and is much bigger than me. I have to stand on my tippie toes to kiss his cheek & he picks me up to give him a hug. I so love the man he is becoming.

I made this simple card for him using one of Mo's images. You can find this image HERE. Tonight after his party, a few of the guys are having a Call of Duty fest. Besides playing football and baseball...this is one of his favorite things to do. He is able to put on his headphones and play with all his friends.

My inspiration for the sketch is from Miss "Dirty Dozen" Suzanne. She used this card layout and I thought it would be nice to try out. I kept the card very simple being it is for a guy. I was going to add buttons but hubby thought our son wouldn't care one way or the other. That is true. He is more interested in what came with it...but that has been in our driveway for several months just waiting for this moment. He is excited to take his test next Saturday. Then a whole new set of worries begin.

Just a perfect image for any teen. Mo has some nice ones for guys & girls. I think I am getting better at using my copic's. What do you think? Can't wait to take an "online" class from Suzanne. She is the best and has some great video tutorials.

Well off to work for me. Lunch is over then it is party prep time. Hope y'all have an excellent weekend.

Happy Thursday to All...

What a sunny & BRRR cold Thursday we are having. It has been wonderful to see the blue sky and sun shining...but the temps in the low teens and even single digits is just not normal for us. Several people I know have had their pipes freeze and one even had their furnace conk out. What a time to have that happen. Their house got down to 39 degrees INSIDE, but is it all fixed and should be warm and toasty now.

Today I have a few more Christmas cards for you. My intention was to have all handmade cards for this year...but it just isn't going to happen. I should have about a dozen for those extra special family & friends and the rest will receive cards I purchased. I will work on it for next year and not leave it to the end of November. What a silly girl I am.

I have been racking my brain to remember the name of the company where I purchased these stamps, but it is lost in the abyss. I did get them at a local stamping show held in our fairgrounds. I love the quilted look they have.

I added liquid glass to the ornament to give it some added texture and kept the layout the same for what I thought would be a more speedy way to make them. It was easier...but not as speedy as I had hoped. Just goes to show you I need to do this on a regular basis. Practice makes perfect.

Again I used a layout from Suzanne. She is just amazing and a real inspiration. I really enjoy all of her work & what a sweetheart. She is so willing to help all of us out. She gladly shares her knowledge and has made numerous videos that I watch over & over. You need to check out her site. Have a wonderful weekend & keep WARM!

Lockhart Christmas

Happy Thursday Friends. It just boggles my mind that we are in December and about to start a brand new year. I don't know why this year has flown by so fast to me. One of those things I guess. I am hoping everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving and enjoyed their Black Friday shopping.

Today I would love to share the start of my Christmas cards. I am using these super cute Lockhart Itty Bitty stamps from Susana's store. This is a super stocking and she stocks several more. I will have those posted later on as I get mine made.

I am using a design by Suzanne Dean. She showcased this last year and I just had to make some up this year. I used my Nestabilites label one dies and they are just perfect. So easy to use and a great touch to showcase your image.
I used some liquid glaze and sparkles on the stocking and this BasicGrey paper is just so fun. That gold touch is from my copic spica glitter pen. I only have this one but they are sure going on my Christmas list. Thank you Susana for sharing this one with me. It is perfect!!

I would also like to take a moment to offer my heartfelt prayers for the families of the four Lakewood Police officers who were gunned down in cold blood over the weekend. It is such a tragedy and just senseless. These officers put themselves in harms way to protect us. All these officers were doing is working on reports at a local coffee shop. Now there are children with out their father or mother; a husband without his wife and wives without their husbands. May God bless them and their families.

S2G Design Team Call

Shirley's2Girls is having a design team call to start off the new year. What a fun challenge and I am keeping my fingers crossed. I used the super cute Baguette's Accessory. Just love this cutie pie. The image reminds me of our beloved Scotty dog we had when I was in high school. He was such a sweetie. S2G is going all digital in the new year and they are having a super duper huge 45% off sale on all of their existing stamps. Click on the link to hop on over and grab some great deals. Once the are gone...they are gone.

I used this image for my mom's birthday. She is lucky (or not..considering your point of view) to have her birthday in December. It is actually 5 days before my dad's. Two birthdays right before Christmas. Glad they love cards!!!

This is a closeup of the cutie-puttie. He (yes a little guy can have a bow) is ready to hit the mall and shop away.

Hope everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving and didn't break the bank over the weekend.

2009 Puyallup High School Homecoming

Nic and Kelly

What a cute couple don't ya think? She looked lovely in her dress and I really liked the black/white/red combo. They had a great time and enjoyed a great after party.

Wow...he keeps looking older and older. Hard to believe Nic is a sophomore in high school and will be 16 in two months and driving his car that has been sitting in the driveway waiting. I am not ready for the increase in insurance rates nor the worries driving brings with it. The freedom will be great...but can I deal with it!

S2G Blog Hop!

Today's is a Sirhley's2Girls members blog hop. Below are two cute free digi's that I had some fun with.

Don't you think these are fun? Join us over on SNR and become a member! How about a prize? In addition to the fabulous eye candy, we have decided to hide a prize somewhere along the hop! One pre-selected blogger will draw a random winner from the comments on her post, and the winner will receive a free stamp from Shirley’s2Girls. The fun part is...we're not telling you who it is! So as you hop, make sure you leave comments on every post so you have a chance to win!! We will announce the winner on Monday in the SNR S2G Forum.

Thanks so much for stopping by! Now it's time to hop on over to Ellen's blog to see her fabulous creations! Enjoy the hop & have a wonderful Saturday.

Happy Monday friends...and can you believe we are into October? I know it's the 5th, but didn't school just get out yesterday? Summer zoomed on by and now we are into fall. I am thankfully on the mend...just dealing with a cough that is being stubborn. It still makes my voice go crazy at times. I go from being normal to sultry to a croaky frog, hehe. Hubby is fighting the beginnings of something & so far (fingers & toes crossed) our son is good to go. He is way toooo busy to be a sickie. Football later this afternoon...straight from work to the field.

Today's projects are a highlight of two of the three challenges I entered for World Card Making Day. The first was from Magnolia-licious and it was to make an ornament. Nice to do something different & make me think outside the box. We could use any image and I choose to use the new Lockhart Holiday Window from Susana's store. These are just so sweet and a ton of fun.

I used liquid glaze on the candles and even added Shimmerz in Royal Red to that wonderful hand made flower for an added effect. Wynneth was such a sweetie to make some for me. They are just adorable and so versatile.

My second entry was for the Sugar Nellie challenge. This cutie is a Sugar Nellie stamp called Pen Pal created by Elizabeth Bell. Isn't she just a cutie? I just love Elizabeth's images and will be collecting them all. I used the yummy Basic Gray -Lemonade paper and the card stock was from CTMH. This was so much fun to use & will serve as my MIL's card since today is her birthday. We were going to take her out to dinner tonight but she had other plans. She did say birthday's can be celebrated for up to two weeks after the actual date. I didn't know that & will use that from here on out. Happy Birthday Phyllis!

I hope everyone has a super week.

Welcome to World Card Making Day

I am on a time crunch to get this post in. I created this sweet Lockhart image for Susana's challenge. We needed to use Christmas colors and a stamp from the store. Well here you go...I also used paper from the store.

I love using this stamp. Just so relaxing & using liquid glaze on the apples makes them look so yummy.
Hope you had a great weekend. I am starting to feel better...but now Steve's throat is hurting. What is up with the sharing?

Happy Anniversary Susana!!!

Are you ready for some....NEW STAMPS??!!! This is a super duper, exciting time for all of us. Two artists and one release date.

For those of you who know me...I have a wonderful and very generous friend Susana who a year ago started an online store with wonderful stamps & craft supplies. She is celebrating her first year anniversary. In true Susana style she is giving us the gifts instead of receiving them. Run... don't walk on over to the store's blog for a chance to win some yummy blog candy!

Happy Saturday to ya...today I am showing off a beautiful image from WOJ titled "Melinda blowing kisses". I have several images from Whiff of Joy through various swaps. Who can resist images from Elizabeth Bell? I sure can't. She is such a talented artist.

I made this birthday card for a very sweet lady who owns a wonderful online store full of stamps, paper, embellishments, great tools & the best customer service in the world! Her SCACD group is full of super ladies who generously offer their time & talents for everyone to learn from.
These picture were taken with my old camera & I am hoping with my new one I get better at it. I need to have more patience with my photo program and take the time to learn. I used Shimmerz Spritz...can't you tell?

I am hoping to have time today to create some goodies but tonight we are at the PHS varsity football game. This is our first away game and our first Saturday night game. So far the varsity team is 1-1 and the JV team is 2-0. Nic dresses for Varsity & has yet to play but he plays most of the JV game. Makes you wonder....hehe. I am hoping to post some pics tomorrow. I need to go through them all and arrange them. The new camera is great,but with the rapid shutter I get a lot of pictures. Better to have more than miss anything!! Have a great day.