Wednesday, February 24, 2010

Picnic


Picnic
Originally uploaded by Patty_kins
Well, this is another new stamps that I've bought but haven't inked. I also know that I've got some picnic paper that would be great for this occasion. When I bought the paper, I was thinking the print looks smaller than it is... turns out, it's way bigger to be a real picnic cloth than it looked. Maybe I'll use it as background for another card.

Anyway, truly, I haven't ever picniked. I think we all sat on the hills to watch Shakespeare in the Park. But, since I'm really the mosquitoes' picnic, I opt to stay indoor or grab the free seats they often have.

No one had ever done a romantic picnic for me ever, so I woudln't know. Although, I used to work for a guy who gave me a picnic basket for Xmas because his wife works for Macy's as a buyer. The basket wasn't shabby, it came in like a little suitcase, and all the cups and plates snaps into place so it won't bounce about. But, never got the chance to use it.

Maybe I'll just live vicariously through my stamps.

Supplies:
Card by DCWV
Brown paper by Basic Gray
Patterned paper by AdornIt
Stamps by MFT

Monday, February 22, 2010

drinking w/ frog


drinking w/ frog
Originally uploaded by Patty_kins
You know, I did this easy cards for a class that are aimed for very very beginners. Just simple, stamp, color, and stick. No frills. It's meant to be easy peasy so that everyone can do it.

I, myself, just love the girl. She just have this 'oh great', expression on her face. It's just fantastic. Not like she's bored, more like she's sighing that Prince Charming is not waltzing in tonight.

I also had a little fun w/ her top. I'm very much into subtle sequence in real life. So, I'm dying to make clothes stand out in some way. Hence the little lines you see on her. It's glitter if you can magnify it. Hey, a girl can always use some bling, right?

Supplies:
Cards by DCWV
Stamps by InkyAntics

Thursday, February 18, 2010

Ponder


Ponder
Originally uploaded by Patty_kins
Whew! Work, work, work... holy cheese and mole'....

I wish I have some time to sit down at a cafe' and enjoy some joe. Or even a cup of tea. Watch the world rush by as you ponder about whatever and daydream about whatever...

Snap, snap! Wake up! No Calgon taking you away just yet.

Anyway, this card is one of the 'new' stamps I've gotten but no time to ink. I finally saw it and thought, gosh, I wish I was her. Sitting down w/ a cup of joe and just hang... *sigh*...

As it may be, no joe for me, but I love her dress, and I reused a card that came w/ an online order to be her background. I find myself doing that more and more... anything that can be reused I'll keep. That makes it very hard to live with, when I became such a hoarder.

Anyhoo... it's on a card, and hopefully more will be there. Just need to find the time. Oy!

Supplies:
Card by Stencil Collection
Stamp by MFT

Tuesday, February 16, 2010

Lovey


Lovey
Originally uploaded by Patty_kins
Hope everyone had a fabulous Vday. I know it's cliche' but it's a nice day to remember to love and appreciate each other. Insert 'awwws' here.

Anyway, this is a card that feature Sparkly Fluff. It's like regular flock, but it has extra sparkly mixed into it. So, if you can blow up the picture and look at it closer, it does look sparkly-ish.

I do love flock, between flock & foil, I'm not sure which I like more. I like the feel of flock, but foil after you make it, you can also use the negative for another project. Call me cheap, actually I think I'm just a hoarder, but you can use every little bit. Why waste, right? Yes, yes, I'm a pack-rat, which drives my husband crazy. haha.

Supplies:
Card by SU
Patterned Paper by Basic Gray
Stamps by Stampendous
Flock by Sparkly Fluff

Wednesday, February 10, 2010

clams


clams
Originally uploaded by Patty_kins
I think I've done a card like this before, but this is one of the cards I did for my Card Class. I think it's simple and showcase the clams easily.

The other day I was at Michael to look for more cards like the ones I used here. It drove me crazy that they are selling 50 for $30. While I understand in reality, that works out to be 60 cents per card, I was able to pick up a box EXACTLY like this once upon a time at Hobby Lobby for $10 less. That makes a huge difference when it comes to crafting.

You know there's a big overhead cost and you know that whatever you see now might be $5 today, in couple of weeks you also know that it will go on sale. So, why would you want to spend that $30 when in exchange, you can get alot more out of that exact $30? I know, that's the cheap crafting logic for you there, but trust me, no one wants to get ripped off when it comes to finding a bargain. And no matter how much satisfaction you have out of making your cards. You know, you're giving that away, so how much money you want to save, especially in this type of economic environment.

I know I'm on my soap box again, but true is true. That leads to buying new products. I know it's the job of each of the companies to invent/create new products on a regular basis. That's how they stay afloat, but is it such a big deal to have new stamps or new gadget or new whatever, when they get rolled out? Is it necessary to have a Big Shot & a Cuttlebug & a Revolution, when they all perform the same task? I applaud the ladies at Splitcoast who are creative, inventive and willing to share their secrets so that we don't have to go buy all these things and make each brand of gadget works together for everyone's sake. Super crazy!

Anyway, off the soapbox now... I'm just miffed because all these new stamps and I can't a, afford to buy them all; b, don't have time to ink them, and c, don't have time to play. Bitter table for one.

Supplies:
Card by DCWV
Stamps by Savvy Stamps
Ribbon by American Craft

Monday, February 8, 2010

3 hearts


3 hearts
Originally uploaded by Patty_kins
This is my last card from the SU series... Lukcily still in time for Valentines day.

This is a cute heart, I can see other potential with it, definitely versatile. I'm not too sure how I feel about the punch for the edges though. I have mixed feelings about that. But you know what, I think it makes the white pops out even more.

Anyway, any good plans for Vday? I know it's cliche, and it's such a Hallmark Holiday, but there are alot to be said about showing extra love and having that extra somethin' somethin' for that day. Hmmm. Can we say chocolate! Ha! Just kidding.

Anyway, I got some new stamps in, dying to ink them up... hopefully I'll get to do that this week when things aren't so busy. But I have a feeling that the rest of this week you'll still see some remain for the Vday cards. Maybe next week we'll show off the new stamps.

Supplies:
All Supplies by SU

Friday, February 5, 2010

Not a stalker


Not a stalker
Originally uploaded by Patty_kins
I just love this card... it's so funny. Don't know if you can see the stamp itself. And you can get a closer look here.
But it list 'how much I like you' from the bottom:
I'm Over You
You don't annoy me
like a friend
like a brother (hey where's the sistahs?)
like like you
alot but not like a stalker (hee hee)
more than just friends
I want to marry you
I'd marry you again

I think it's cute that the top few were lovey dovey, but I just love the 'like-like you', and the 'alot but not like a stalker'. That's just too true.

I was thinking... why are diamonds all of a sudden being billed and advertised as the romantic gift perfect for Valentine's Day? Frankly, I'd like accepting diamonds any day. I don't care what day it is, it may or may not be a romantic occasion, but I'd take it any day. Doesn't have to be Valentine's Day or You're-being-a-good-spouse day, ANY DAY!!! I think the marketing people miss a spot there...

Anyway, cute love-o-meter... I just love corny stuff like that... I also love the ones that spins... it just gives the cards more dimensions.

Supplies:
All Supplies by SU

Wednesday, February 3, 2010

Butterfly Bday!


Butterfly Bday!
Originally uploaded by Patty_kins
This is yet another SU supplied card. This is cool because I think this is versatile enough for a guy and a girl. I'm not much for butterflies but the swirly word sentiment goes w/ the nature of a butterfly.

The color just neutral enough to go either way. Ok, ok, a butterfly does not mean manly at all, but the color theme is neutral enough.

Alright, got tons to do, so keeping it short today.
Supplies:
All Supplies by SU

Monday, February 1, 2010

M& M Heart


M& M Heart
Originally uploaded by Patty_kins
Can I just tell you that the little pouch thing is an ingenius idea? Putting candy w/ your card. You know the receiver would love it because not only are you sending a sentiment, you're also sending candy. And who doesn't love candy?

The downside of course is that I would be eating the candy while I'm making the card. The other thing, I realized is that, if the receiver wanted to get into the candy, they would essentially have to destroy the card. That's no bueno either... Hmmm....

I do like having the gumball machine stamp and this heart stamp to go w/ those little SU bucket for the cards... but then if people have to destroy my cards to get to the goodies, how would that work? I'm not sure how I'd felt about that.

I know, I know, we can put other things in there, but I'm just sayin'.

Supplies:
All supplies by SU