You know the bunny from Alice in Wonderland where he ran and said: "I'm late, I'm late, I'm late for an important date"? When I got the set Wonderland from Splendid.
But, I needed a clock. So, I guess I'm going to search for a clock stamp. That way, it does have that tripping LSD effect of falling into the rabbit hole. Haha...
Anyway, hope everyone have a safe New Year...
Talk to you next year. *giggles*
Supplies:
Bunny stamp by The Greetings Farm (formerly known as Splendid/Pink Poison)
Letters by Hampton stamps
Patterned paper by Basic Grey
Card by SU
Wednesday, December 31, 2008
Tuesday, December 30, 2008
You Rule my world
Sorry for not posting the past week, not only did I have nothing to show, I also had no time to make anything new. Mea culpa.
But, here we have an early Valentine... I know, we haven't even pick thru the After-Christmas sales and here we have Valentine's day. Hey, I know I"m not the only one. Because I saw all sorts of red at the store promoting Vday already.
So, I love this space Ian, and since he's holding a heart flag, "you rule my world' came to mind. Except, I have no letters that are that small to fit that space, so, I had to write that in w/ my Souffle pens. I love those, by the way.
The funny thing is that the paper I had was just green and mix of brown, but who would've thought that it makes a good planet/moon. Ha!
Enjoy! Stay tune for Jan 1, I'm going to roll out a blog candy for the new year!
Supplies:
card by SU
Patterned papers by DCWV
Stamp by Greeting Farm
But, here we have an early Valentine... I know, we haven't even pick thru the After-Christmas sales and here we have Valentine's day. Hey, I know I"m not the only one. Because I saw all sorts of red at the store promoting Vday already.
So, I love this space Ian, and since he's holding a heart flag, "you rule my world' came to mind. Except, I have no letters that are that small to fit that space, so, I had to write that in w/ my Souffle pens. I love those, by the way.
The funny thing is that the paper I had was just green and mix of brown, but who would've thought that it makes a good planet/moon. Ha!
Enjoy! Stay tune for Jan 1, I'm going to roll out a blog candy for the new year!
Supplies:
card by SU
Patterned papers by DCWV
Stamp by Greeting Farm
Friday, December 19, 2008
Xmas angel
Well, with all the hub bub of the holiday... there's more and more Xmas spirit around. What gets me is that today, I got a Joann's flier and they're already promoting Valentine's Day.
Seriously? People?! I want my Post-Christmas Clearance, don't take my joy of that away. I enjoy the sale madness... of course, there's sales everywhere... hard to tell where the madness is...
Anyway, in the meantime, may you get some peace and quiet before the hustle and bustle comes your way!
Supplies:
Card by A Muse
Stamp by Greeting Farm
Seriously? People?! I want my Post-Christmas Clearance, don't take my joy of that away. I enjoy the sale madness... of course, there's sales everywhere... hard to tell where the madness is...
Anyway, in the meantime, may you get some peace and quiet before the hustle and bustle comes your way!
Supplies:
Card by A Muse
Stamp by Greeting Farm
Thursday, December 18, 2008
Hooray for present
I'm very thrilled for this time of year... everyone is cheery no matter how bad things are. Ok, not necessary this year, just because things are crappy all around, but people still kept their chins up and make sure the kiddies knows that no matter what, they'll be loved and have a good Xmas.
I love presents, and who doesn't? The element of surprise, the niceness of the person giving it to you. Granted, there are alot of weird choices that people have made before. The most bizarre one I've gotten was a toilet seat. No, I did not use it... I want to say that I didn't have the heart to return it, but definitely have no intention of using it. Nor do I know where it is. So, I guess that's that.
This year, my friend will host a New Years Day party where we swap white elephant gifts, that'll be fun. Last year at another similar swap I got a set of tools for eating lobster. As much as I like to eat lobster, I don't do it enough to necessitate any tools. So, that will go into the While Elephant pile. Much like the fruit cake. It's a gift that keeps on giving.
Supplies:
Stamp by Stampendous
Patterned Paper by Marcella K.& Co.
3D sticker by Target
I love presents, and who doesn't? The element of surprise, the niceness of the person giving it to you. Granted, there are alot of weird choices that people have made before. The most bizarre one I've gotten was a toilet seat. No, I did not use it... I want to say that I didn't have the heart to return it, but definitely have no intention of using it. Nor do I know where it is. So, I guess that's that.
This year, my friend will host a New Years Day party where we swap white elephant gifts, that'll be fun. Last year at another similar swap I got a set of tools for eating lobster. As much as I like to eat lobster, I don't do it enough to necessitate any tools. So, that will go into the While Elephant pile. Much like the fruit cake. It's a gift that keeps on giving.
Supplies:
Stamp by Stampendous
Patterned Paper by Marcella K.& Co.
3D sticker by Target
Tuesday, December 16, 2008
Joy snow
So, this is one of the 'quick' cards I did while I was at the craft fair. In attempt to show people how fast card making is and what not...
Except that I usually stare at my supplies and wait for something to jump out at me before I actually do anything. And this stamp I colored it too close to the Italian flag... that drove me crazy.
Anyway, cute bird nonetheless... it was indeed only 5 minutes, since I don't have the other stuff/supplies to distract me.
Today is bonus announcement day at work... let's hope I get something.
Supplies:
Card by A Muse
Stamp by Stampendous
Except that I usually stare at my supplies and wait for something to jump out at me before I actually do anything. And this stamp I colored it too close to the Italian flag... that drove me crazy.
Anyway, cute bird nonetheless... it was indeed only 5 minutes, since I don't have the other stuff/supplies to distract me.
Today is bonus announcement day at work... let's hope I get something.
Supplies:
Card by A Muse
Stamp by Stampendous
Monday, December 15, 2008
Been tagged...
... by Sarah at Sew Crafty. Before I start the meme, I have to tell you guys our Wine Charm class w/ stamped shrinky dink was a hit!
We had anticipated 4 people to show by the end of the night there were 7 of us. How cool was that?! What's more cool, is that she's donation a portion of the class fee to Star of Hope (a local shelter) to buy some craft supplies for their programs. That's awesome!
Alright, here's what I've been tagged with:
* Link your original tagger(s), and list these rules on your blog.
* Share seven facts about yourself in the post - some random, some weird.
* Tag seven people at the end of your post by leaving their names and the links to their blogs.
* Let them know they’ve been tagged by leaving a comment on their blogs and/or Twitter.
7 Facts:
1, I hate peas. For some reason, when I bite into one, it reminds me of the scene where Snow White bit into the poison apple. Don't know why, but that's what I associate peas with.
2, I liked raw carrots but not cooked ones. Again, it's another weird thing... maybe the mush-ness is not my thing, but the raw carrots always reminds me of bunny that eat to get better eyes.
3, I checked FB, Google Reader, LJ more than I like to admit. Since work blocks my email, I can't communicate w/ my friends, so I check those places to see what everyone is up to. Of course, I do get quite a bit of down time to check. C'mon I actually do work around here.
4, I secretly like the West Coast Swing better than Lindy, but the people and music are better in Lindy. This will make my friend Michelle giddy. I know it! I like the technicality of the dance, versus alot of willy nilly non-rule rules. But, truly, I enjoy the the music more and I have more friends on one side than the other.
5, If I can have sugar as meals I would. Talk about having major sweet tooth. I know it's bad, but I blame it on my mom who lets me have chocolate cake for breakfast when I was little. Not every day, but when I stay with her. It's the fun thing to do... and I would do it occasionally now as an adult. But seriously... I don't need the LBs.
6, I think I have ADD when it comes to crafting & hobbies. I crochet, I am learning how to knit, I stamp, I paper craft in other ways, I can make soap, I ice skate (spinning up to 5 revolution on one foot), I dance, I DJ, I travel. Talk about ADD. I don't (yet) bead, make candles, draw, paint, sew, basket weave...etc, I'm sure I can come up with more... but I don't need the temptation.
7, Even though I don't sew, I have a T-shirt quilt in progress going on 4 years now. I at one point had a vision to turn my high school, college, and dance T-shirts I've collected and turn them into a theme quilt. (i.e. Dance Events, College Events) I started one for Hard Rock Cafe, when I used to be a big fan at collecting their shirts. And I've done about 3/4th of the front panel and kinda gave up. Mainly because there's more math than I'm willing to do... Plus, I don't have the patient. But yet every year, as a new year resolution, I vow to finish that quilt. Maybe 2009 is a good year. We'll see.
Ok, this is where I have to tag people. I don't want to leave anybody out, so if you so incline to play. Please go ahead and post it to your blog. Feel free to let me know that you did it, so I can go read yours.
Have a great day! I will post card tomorrow, promise!
We had anticipated 4 people to show by the end of the night there were 7 of us. How cool was that?! What's more cool, is that she's donation a portion of the class fee to Star of Hope (a local shelter) to buy some craft supplies for their programs. That's awesome!
Alright, here's what I've been tagged with:
* Link your original tagger(s), and list these rules on your blog.
* Share seven facts about yourself in the post - some random, some weird.
* Tag seven people at the end of your post by leaving their names and the links to their blogs.
* Let them know they’ve been tagged by leaving a comment on their blogs and/or Twitter.
7 Facts:
1, I hate peas. For some reason, when I bite into one, it reminds me of the scene where Snow White bit into the poison apple. Don't know why, but that's what I associate peas with.
2, I liked raw carrots but not cooked ones. Again, it's another weird thing... maybe the mush-ness is not my thing, but the raw carrots always reminds me of bunny that eat to get better eyes.
3, I checked FB, Google Reader, LJ more than I like to admit. Since work blocks my email, I can't communicate w/ my friends, so I check those places to see what everyone is up to. Of course, I do get quite a bit of down time to check. C'mon I actually do work around here.
4, I secretly like the West Coast Swing better than Lindy, but the people and music are better in Lindy. This will make my friend Michelle giddy. I know it! I like the technicality of the dance, versus alot of willy nilly non-rule rules. But, truly, I enjoy the the music more and I have more friends on one side than the other.
5, If I can have sugar as meals I would. Talk about having major sweet tooth. I know it's bad, but I blame it on my mom who lets me have chocolate cake for breakfast when I was little. Not every day, but when I stay with her. It's the fun thing to do... and I would do it occasionally now as an adult. But seriously... I don't need the LBs.
6, I think I have ADD when it comes to crafting & hobbies. I crochet, I am learning how to knit, I stamp, I paper craft in other ways, I can make soap, I ice skate (spinning up to 5 revolution on one foot), I dance, I DJ, I travel. Talk about ADD. I don't (yet) bead, make candles, draw, paint, sew, basket weave...etc, I'm sure I can come up with more... but I don't need the temptation.
7, Even though I don't sew, I have a T-shirt quilt in progress going on 4 years now. I at one point had a vision to turn my high school, college, and dance T-shirts I've collected and turn them into a theme quilt. (i.e. Dance Events, College Events) I started one for Hard Rock Cafe, when I used to be a big fan at collecting their shirts. And I've done about 3/4th of the front panel and kinda gave up. Mainly because there's more math than I'm willing to do... Plus, I don't have the patient. But yet every year, as a new year resolution, I vow to finish that quilt. Maybe 2009 is a good year. We'll see.
Ok, this is where I have to tag people. I don't want to leave anybody out, so if you so incline to play. Please go ahead and post it to your blog. Feel free to let me know that you did it, so I can go read yours.
Have a great day! I will post card tomorrow, promise!
Friday, December 12, 2008
Rocker Elf
So, this idea I got from another fan of Splendid, formerly known as Pink Poison, now known as Greetings Farm.
Anyway, Faith added an elf hat to the teacher Anya stamp. I thought, how about a Rocker Elf??? So, while I was hanging at the craft show, I was messing around and this came into play. Granted, I messed up on the stamping portion of the process (note the black mark by the hat) but things happens, I'm ok with it.
I was hoping I would have time to do the 12 cards for 12 days of Xmas that Marie at Splendid was sponsoring. But I just don't have any time. November had bearly ended and my calendar for December filled from the 1st thru the 18th. I know, busy busy... Watch that i have nothing to do for Xmas or New Years. Go figure!
Supplies:
Stamp by Splendid
Card by A Muse
Anyway, Faith added an elf hat to the teacher Anya stamp. I thought, how about a Rocker Elf??? So, while I was hanging at the craft show, I was messing around and this came into play. Granted, I messed up on the stamping portion of the process (note the black mark by the hat) but things happens, I'm ok with it.
I was hoping I would have time to do the 12 cards for 12 days of Xmas that Marie at Splendid was sponsoring. But I just don't have any time. November had bearly ended and my calendar for December filled from the 1st thru the 18th. I know, busy busy... Watch that i have nothing to do for Xmas or New Years. Go figure!
Supplies:
Stamp by Splendid
Card by A Muse
Thursday, December 11, 2008
Monogram
I'm a little behind on the JustRite train... but they do have awesome stuff. I am totally in love w/ the Damask set. It makes quick gifts like you wouldn't believe.
I like how they have little grooves for you to pop in letters or borders. I think what held me back at first was that they are really known for their self-inking stamps. Those are fun and fine, when I was little for library type stamping, but now I crave for something fancy and snazzy.
That said, that company came a long way and realized who is really the big player of their business... stampers & scrappers. So, now they have more fancy stuff.
Now, I didn't go overboard, I just got the 10 borders and center, the From the Desk/Library/Kitchen of border, and my damask. I just started to ink the Damask, will post how the rest of that goes. :)
Go to their site, they're having 25% off of some of their sets... not that you need my help to nudge you or anything. ;-)
Supplies:
Card by A Muse
Stamp by Just Rite
I like how they have little grooves for you to pop in letters or borders. I think what held me back at first was that they are really known for their self-inking stamps. Those are fun and fine, when I was little for library type stamping, but now I crave for something fancy and snazzy.
That said, that company came a long way and realized who is really the big player of their business... stampers & scrappers. So, now they have more fancy stuff.
Now, I didn't go overboard, I just got the 10 borders and center, the From the Desk/Library/Kitchen of border, and my damask. I just started to ink the Damask, will post how the rest of that goes. :)
Go to their site, they're having 25% off of some of their sets... not that you need my help to nudge you or anything. ;-)
Supplies:
Card by A Muse
Stamp by Just Rite
Wednesday, December 10, 2008
Wine Charms, peeps!
So, I was reading the Verve Blog and thought how brilliant is that? I'm using my Shrinky Dinks for cards, they're using it for charms. That's freggin' brilliant!!!
While I was browsing for new classes at Sew Crafty to see what's new, Sarah (the owner) is slated to do easy earrings. I told her, if you're using wire, you can just do a wine charm, and use the same materials. Turn out, she's using other materials to do the earring class, but she liked the wine charm idea. So, in her briliantness, we're going to do a Wine Charm Class.
I'm predicting that people will be stoked about the Shrinky Dinks, talk about bringing back your childhood memory. I actually have never played w/ them as a kid, but I got to as an adult and love love love love it!
Funnier yet, my friend Michelle, whom I was hanging with this weekend, thought that was a brilliant idea and did a set to sell at the craft fair, one set for Doggie lovers and one set for Winter/Holiday theme. This is so cool. How one little post on someone's blog inspire a small trend. I'm excited!!!
If you're in Houston, please sign up and join the fun! We'll be having wine and refreshments while making our wine charms.
Supplies:
Beads & wire hoops (generously donated by my friend Michelle)
Stamp by Inkadinkado & Stampendous
Tuesday, December 9, 2008
So, this past weekend I had done a craft show w/ my friend, Michelle. While either one of us made any sale because the event wasn't publicized very well, we did get to catch up w/ each other.
While we were sitting waiting for people to show up, we were working on our respective crafts. She made jewlery, I made cards. The other I did was these Post-It holders. It's quick and easy to make.
I just personalized one for the heck of it, and matched it w/ Post-Its. Then, I just did holiday themed ones. A lot of people stopped by and was commenting how clever of an idea that is, but no one bought anything. :( Fooey.
Anyway, that said, got some exposure, we made money from our friends because they value our work and our time. We got such great friends!!!
Supplies:
Right:
M stamp by JustRite
Patterned Paper by Basic Grey
Mouse stamp Stampendous
Patterned Paper by Marcella & Co.
Penguin & word stamp by CC Design
Patterned Paper & Ribbon by Marcella & Co.
Left:
Paper & 3D embellishment by Marcella & Co.
Friday, December 5, 2008
Season's Skating
Hi, it's another skating card... I know, I know... it's just that we're so into skating these days that this seems to be inevitable. Don't worry, I still have more skating stamps. mwahaha... just kidding.
Anyway, not much new here, just making a few cards trucking along. This weekend is super pack for me. Going to dinner w/ friends, playing old skool arcade games, going to a craft show, a Muppet Movie, a bday dinner, a baby shower, and dance lesson. *inhale* That's alot of stuff to happen in 54 hours...
HOpe you have a good weekend too!
supplies:
Patterned Paper by Imaginisce
Skate & Curlz stamp by TCP
Shadow by A Muse
3D sticker by Target
Anyway, not much new here, just making a few cards trucking along. This weekend is super pack for me. Going to dinner w/ friends, playing old skool arcade games, going to a craft show, a Muppet Movie, a bday dinner, a baby shower, and dance lesson. *inhale* That's alot of stuff to happen in 54 hours...
HOpe you have a good weekend too!
supplies:
Patterned Paper by Imaginisce
Skate & Curlz stamp by TCP
Shadow by A Muse
3D sticker by Target
Thursday, December 4, 2008
So, 2 for today... they're basically the same in that they're rub ons... I was just so excited that the color offset very nicely. It's just totally 'pop' out of the card.
Ok, ok, I know what you're thinking, it's sort of cheating in that I hardly did anything but rub it on there, no technique necessary. I know, I know... but it's still cool. I can't help it!
So, there's my easy peasy cards... side by side.... tomorrow I'll post something that takes some technique to make... ;P
Supplies
Card by Paper Salon
Rubons by Hambly
Foil rubon by Making Memories
Wednesday, December 3, 2008
MFT Xmas
So, I actually got this set a while back, just got caught up with all sorts of projects that didn't get to ink it. GASP! I know... but, here it is!!!
Can I just tell you how much I love the paper piecing technique. And MFT's stamps are perfect for that. You know who else's is great for that technique? Rubber Romance. I mean, I'm sure you can do that to almost any stamps you get, but some of them just scream to piece them...
Anyway, I must say that the couch and the outfit works perfectly together, if I may say so myself. You feel that it's Winter time and get to see that the outfits matches the season.
That said, it's 68 degrees in Houston, so I've been bragging about that to my friends up North. Of course, they get the bragging right in the summer time, but now... it's cold to them, it's not for me! Yay!
Supplies:
All stamps from MFT
All Patterned paper from Basic Grey Wassail
Can I just tell you how much I love the paper piecing technique. And MFT's stamps are perfect for that. You know who else's is great for that technique? Rubber Romance. I mean, I'm sure you can do that to almost any stamps you get, but some of them just scream to piece them...
Anyway, I must say that the couch and the outfit works perfectly together, if I may say so myself. You feel that it's Winter time and get to see that the outfits matches the season.
That said, it's 68 degrees in Houston, so I've been bragging about that to my friends up North. Of course, they get the bragging right in the summer time, but now... it's cold to them, it's not for me! Yay!
Supplies:
All stamps from MFT
All Patterned paper from Basic Grey Wassail
Tuesday, December 2, 2008
Skating along
So, for those of you who live down South would understand that there's a snowball chance in hell that you get to skate outdoors. Unless some sort of miracle happens, the chances of that is slim to none. So, we don't get the romantic scenes of couples skating outdoors and have their lovey dovey conversation. Well, this year, the park downtown (where they try to 'hip' it up) decided to do an outdoor rink. In the past, it's very sad looking because they don't have enough electricity to fight the heat that melts the rink. So, inevitably, the poor tiny rink would be filled with puddles of water everywhere.
This year, however, a different company is doing it at his brand spankin' new park. It's kinda neat because it's a true vision of you built it they will come. People like the atmosphere and they try to do different things every night. There's also 2 restaurants there. So, trying to be THE place to go. Sadly, it's on the edge of downtown, you barely get the downtown traffic because it's away from everyone's offices, and people who work down here don't usually like to be back down here to socialize. Like me.
Anyway, we went to skate at the outdoor rink, it's cute, it's small. You don't get to build up any momentum to do much. As my friends were worried that they will be launched into the man-made lake. I told them, no such luck. You have to really try to make it that far. I definitely treasure that kind of experience, even though I know it'll get melted soon. :(
Anyway, so here's my skating card. I like my reindeer all chic and cute and skating! So, hopefully, where you are, there's some cool skating spot to skate, either indoors or out. :)
Supplies:
Think Snow stamp by TCP
Snowflake stamps by SU
Reindeer & curlz by CC Designs
Shadow stamp by A Muse
Bling by Paper Studio
Brad by Joann's Essentials
This year, however, a different company is doing it at his brand spankin' new park. It's kinda neat because it's a true vision of you built it they will come. People like the atmosphere and they try to do different things every night. There's also 2 restaurants there. So, trying to be THE place to go. Sadly, it's on the edge of downtown, you barely get the downtown traffic because it's away from everyone's offices, and people who work down here don't usually like to be back down here to socialize. Like me.
Anyway, we went to skate at the outdoor rink, it's cute, it's small. You don't get to build up any momentum to do much. As my friends were worried that they will be launched into the man-made lake. I told them, no such luck. You have to really try to make it that far. I definitely treasure that kind of experience, even though I know it'll get melted soon. :(
Anyway, so here's my skating card. I like my reindeer all chic and cute and skating! So, hopefully, where you are, there's some cool skating spot to skate, either indoors or out. :)
Supplies:
Think Snow stamp by TCP
Snowflake stamps by SU
Reindeer & curlz by CC Designs
Shadow stamp by A Muse
Bling by Paper Studio
Brad by Joann's Essentials
Monday, December 1, 2008
open door
This is a lazy, no stamp card. I had just grabbed some scrap and just went sticker crazy. Ok... not necessary crazy, just went and decorate a door.
I'm all for decorating, Martha Stewart style. But since I live in an apt, there's no big door and trimmings for me. :( That's ok, that's why I take it out on my cards. =D
That said, we need to pull our tree out from storage and start decorating, or it'll be too late.
Sorry for the short post, tons to do at work IRL.
Have a great day!
Supplies
Card by DCWV
Patterned paper by Colobok
3D embellishment by Jolee's
I'm all for decorating, Martha Stewart style. But since I live in an apt, there's no big door and trimmings for me. :( That's ok, that's why I take it out on my cards. =D
That said, we need to pull our tree out from storage and start decorating, or it'll be too late.
Sorry for the short post, tons to do at work IRL.
Have a great day!
Supplies
Card by DCWV
Patterned paper by Colobok
3D embellishment by Jolee's
Wednesday, November 26, 2008
Thankful tree
Well, I made this card for my Give Thanks/Thanksgiving swap. You may not be able to see the tiny words, but it said 'Thankful Hearts', which is why I have hearts all over.
I really like the white overlay w/ the darker shade technique. It kinda makes a shadow, although sometimes I'm thinking that my eyes aren't focusing. It's silly, I know, but you feel that way sometimes.
Anyway, this is for my swap group, and the one I received is with 3 little pilgrim chickies. Those are cute. I've been playing w/ monochrome lately, hopefully will have something decent to post soon!
Supplies:
Card by SU
Ribbon by Carlton
Tree Stamp by Splendid
Word stamp by Hero Arts
I really like the white overlay w/ the darker shade technique. It kinda makes a shadow, although sometimes I'm thinking that my eyes aren't focusing. It's silly, I know, but you feel that way sometimes.
Anyway, this is for my swap group, and the one I received is with 3 little pilgrim chickies. Those are cute. I've been playing w/ monochrome lately, hopefully will have something decent to post soon!
Supplies:
Card by SU
Ribbon by Carlton
Tree Stamp by Splendid
Word stamp by Hero Arts
Tuesday, November 25, 2008
Friends thru window
You know, I was cleaning and found these window cards. Totally forgotten that I've got these. I had started making this card for the Splendid Olympics, but didn't have time to get it colored before submitting. Oh well, so here it is... couple weeks later. Finally posting this.
The other one, if you dig back, it has 3 bunnies on there. But, this time I did the girls instead. The more I look at the card, the more it reminds me of Brady Bunch; except not having a 3X3 grid. And that these are friends, not step-families. And definitely no Alice.
Anyway, I tried to give them some cool clothes, but it was late when I was coloring, these were as 'cool' as they were going to get. Hahaha...
Anyway, here's to another day!
Supplies:
Card by Marcos
Stamp by Splendid
p.s. Stamper's Dream is having sale on her JustRite product. I recently started playing w/ these stamps and having fun... go check them out!
The other one, if you dig back, it has 3 bunnies on there. But, this time I did the girls instead. The more I look at the card, the more it reminds me of Brady Bunch; except not having a 3X3 grid. And that these are friends, not step-families. And definitely no Alice.
Anyway, I tried to give them some cool clothes, but it was late when I was coloring, these were as 'cool' as they were going to get. Hahaha...
Anyway, here's to another day!
Supplies:
Card by Marcos
Stamp by Splendid
p.s. Stamper's Dream is having sale on her JustRite product. I recently started playing w/ these stamps and having fun... go check them out!
Monday, November 24, 2008
Missing you
Yes, I've been missing my Flickr due to my new laptop... yes, I got a new laptop. My old one worked fine but the the battery is 100% shot. So, yay for new laptop. The downside is that the little things I've had on my old one, totally forgot to add to the new one.
Anyway, I've got very little time to make cards. But I got some cool stamps from Splendid, and this is one of them that I've made.
I've seen several people doing the spotlight cards in blogosphere. So I've decided to do one too. When I was working on this, I was thinking, you know, I've done this before... total deja vu. I think I did in the 90s... I know that sounds like so far back ago, but it's only been a few years. But, as they say, what's old is new again.
Anyway, I spotlighted the little pup because he's my kind of puppy. Actually, I'm not much of a dog person, so I don't know the breed, but it reminds me of my friend, Gloria's beagle. Cute, cute, pootoote!
Supplies:
Card by DCWV
Patterned paper by Autumn Leaves
Stamps by Splendid
Anyway, I've got very little time to make cards. But I got some cool stamps from Splendid, and this is one of them that I've made.
I've seen several people doing the spotlight cards in blogosphere. So I've decided to do one too. When I was working on this, I was thinking, you know, I've done this before... total deja vu. I think I did in the 90s... I know that sounds like so far back ago, but it's only been a few years. But, as they say, what's old is new again.
Anyway, I spotlighted the little pup because he's my kind of puppy. Actually, I'm not much of a dog person, so I don't know the breed, but it reminds me of my friend, Gloria's beagle. Cute, cute, pootoote!
Supplies:
Card by DCWV
Patterned paper by Autumn Leaves
Stamps by Splendid
Friday, November 21, 2008
Well, I'm digging up stuff that I worked on previously for this Xmas season. I used the same stamp and did 2 different cards. These are so festive.... it's way too cool. It's quick and simple and yet people will be impressed... =DWell, I'm heading out to Austin for a dance event. But definitely going to try to stop by a stamp store to get some goodies. ;)
Supplies
Stamp by DeNami
3D embellishment by Jolee's
Thursday, November 20, 2008
Technical difficulties
Well, I was going to post yesterday, but I got bosses from two different depts visiting our office. So, I can't goof off, for fear that they walk up from behind me and see that I've been playing than working. Then, today I was going to post a card I made, but alas, I had technical difficulties... I'll try again tomorrow... Sorry!
Tuesday, November 18, 2008
Snoman
This is a lazy card that I've done... Just ran the card into my cuttlebug. WHICH! I got the new Xmas embossing folders. Yay! EXCEPT, I somehow I got 2 of the same folder... so that's going to my prize pile for when I do the next Blog Candy.
Weather finally turned cold but to alot of northerners this is just a beautiful fall day. Which, don't get me wrong, it is beautiful, I take what I can get. But, just greatful it's no 90 degrees out.
Supplies:
All by Marcella & Co.
Weather finally turned cold but to alot of northerners this is just a beautiful fall day. Which, don't get me wrong, it is beautiful, I take what I can get. But, just greatful it's no 90 degrees out.
Supplies:
All by Marcella & Co.
Monday, November 17, 2008
Xmas Door
This is a card that pretends it's a side of a house. I even trimmed the corners to be like a side of the house. Although, guess if I really want it to be a true side, I should have trimmings on the side. Hmm... will have to think on that a bit.
So, if I were Martha Stewart, that's what I'd do to my house front. That way, people can see my nice trimmed trees and wreaths galore.
Speaking of, I'm hooked on this show hosted by Martha Stewart's daughter and her friend. They mock Martha's showed from years past. Some of them are just hilarious. You have to check them out. http://www.fineliving.com/fine/whatever_martha/
They poke fun, and actually try their hand at the projects... basically saying things you know we've all been saying... why would you do this, or who in their right mind would do that... that type of things. I'm hooked!
Supplies:
Window stamp: Lizzie Annie
Door stamp: Paper Salon
Trees: Jolee's
So, if I were Martha Stewart, that's what I'd do to my house front. That way, people can see my nice trimmed trees and wreaths galore.
Speaking of, I'm hooked on this show hosted by Martha Stewart's daughter and her friend. They mock Martha's showed from years past. Some of them are just hilarious. You have to check them out. http://www.fineliving.com/fine/whatever_martha/
They poke fun, and actually try their hand at the projects... basically saying things you know we've all been saying... why would you do this, or who in their right mind would do that... that type of things. I'm hooked!
Supplies:
Window stamp: Lizzie Annie
Door stamp: Paper Salon
Trees: Jolee's
Friday, November 14, 2008
presents
This is a quick card for my Xmas series. This is a quick and fast type of card. Of course, I think the image lend itself too. I just did a quick emboss and it's all done.
I'm keeping this short, because I am training someone. Same reason why I didn't blog, because I constantly have people at my desk.
Anyway, hope you have a good weekend!
Supplies:
Stamp by DeNami
I'm keeping this short, because I am training someone. Same reason why I didn't blog, because I constantly have people at my desk.
Anyway, hope you have a good weekend!
Supplies:
Stamp by DeNami
Wednesday, November 12, 2008
Tree
This is one of the scrap cards that I've done on my Xmas card kick.
I just think it's so cool that the flower I used in the background looks like it's giving the tree the highlight. As though, the star is shining so bright that it radiates... how neat is that?
So, that's my card for today, no frills scrap card!
Supplies:
Card by DCWV
3D stickers by Jolee
Paper by Marcella & Co.
I just think it's so cool that the flower I used in the background looks like it's giving the tree the highlight. As though, the star is shining so bright that it radiates... how neat is that?
So, that's my card for today, no frills scrap card!
Supplies:
Card by DCWV
3D stickers by Jolee
Paper by Marcella & Co.
Tuesday, November 11, 2008
U Rock!
This is one of the other cards I've put in for the Splendid Olympics. I just love this rocker girl. Of course, this reminds me of Guitar Hero, the game. The game that I trekked to 3 different stores to get for DH. With all the hype, it was the game 'to have'.
After he played it a couple of times, he realized it's not his type of game and stopped playing it. Did I mention I went to 3 different stores to find this?
No, I'm not bitter.
On to the next subject:
Nami from DeNami Designs posted 30 tips for Stampers/Crafter. All of the tips are super helpful. Some of them I already employ, but some it's a great idea that I haven't thought about. So, hope you find them helpful too!
Supplies:
Card by SU
Patterned Paper by DCWV
Stamp by Splendid
Glitter from DeNami
After he played it a couple of times, he realized it's not his type of game and stopped playing it. Did I mention I went to 3 different stores to find this?
No, I'm not bitter.
On to the next subject:
Nami from DeNami Designs posted 30 tips for Stampers/Crafter. All of the tips are super helpful. Some of them I already employ, but some it's a great idea that I haven't thought about. So, hope you find them helpful too!
Supplies:
Card by SU
Patterned Paper by DCWV
Stamp by Splendid
Glitter from DeNami
Monday, November 10, 2008
Snow man
Well, since weather turned colder, I feel better blogging about Winter related stuff.
This is a card I made a while back when I was on a Xmas kick. I had these kick that once in a while totally focus on one theme, that was when I was doing it for Xmas. For a while, it was nothing but Bdays, recently is nothing but Anya's, so you get the idea.
What I like about this card, not to toot my own horn, is that I like the texture that it's 1/2 embossed. I can't tell you how much I love my Cuttlebug... I'm actually going to 'expand' and get my nestabilities a try. Although, from what I read, I need a C mat and something to wedge in between, so I'm going to have give that a try.
This past weekend was DH and mine Anniversary. It was great fun, had Fondue and watch his hockey game. Nothing super romantic, but it worked for me. So, I'm happy w/ it. ^_^
See ya.
Supplies:
Stamp by MFT
Embossed by Cuttlebug
3D sticker by Joann's
This is a card I made a while back when I was on a Xmas kick. I had these kick that once in a while totally focus on one theme, that was when I was doing it for Xmas. For a while, it was nothing but Bdays, recently is nothing but Anya's, so you get the idea.
What I like about this card, not to toot my own horn, is that I like the texture that it's 1/2 embossed. I can't tell you how much I love my Cuttlebug... I'm actually going to 'expand' and get my nestabilities a try. Although, from what I read, I need a C mat and something to wedge in between, so I'm going to have give that a try.
This past weekend was DH and mine Anniversary. It was great fun, had Fondue and watch his hockey game. Nothing super romantic, but it worked for me. So, I'm happy w/ it. ^_^
See ya.
Supplies:
Stamp by MFT
Embossed by Cuttlebug
3D sticker by Joann's
Thursday, November 6, 2008
Birdie
I'm still going thru my redux from the Pink Poison Olympics. Good news... turn out that I'm the official Bronze winner. The rules were that you can only use their stamps, and one of the participants had used other manufacturer.
So, yay me. I'm getting something out of it... Of coures, I'll take fame and glory, but hey... I'll take whatever comes my way.
I told DH that crafting finally pays off bit by bit. He busted a gut... because of course, he knows the amount of money I spent in stamping is nowhere close to what I'm getting in return. *sigh*. Little at a time, little at a time.
Last night I started to work on my class this Sunday. I'm teaching at Sew Crafty, and doing some quick and easy holiday cards. So, wish me luck!
Supplies:
Patterned paper by Basic Grey
Stamp by Splendid
So, yay me. I'm getting something out of it... Of coures, I'll take fame and glory, but hey... I'll take whatever comes my way.
I told DH that crafting finally pays off bit by bit. He busted a gut... because of course, he knows the amount of money I spent in stamping is nowhere close to what I'm getting in return. *sigh*. Little at a time, little at a time.
Last night I started to work on my class this Sunday. I'm teaching at Sew Crafty, and doing some quick and easy holiday cards. So, wish me luck!
Supplies:
Patterned paper by Basic Grey
Stamp by Splendid
Wednesday, November 5, 2008
Bling Mermaid
Wow, first off, I didn't realize my photo was so shotty. I totally cut off the left side... oy!
Secondly, this is a nice cute cheapy card that I've made. The purple & green shiny pieces are paint chips from Ralph Lauren. How cool are those, huh? (So, silly that I'm all proud of myself.)
Anyway, I wanted some waterly looking color to be the background, and plus I had already blinged out the Mermaid's hair, figured I might as well do that too.
So, this will be the most bling or blingiest mermaid under the sea! W00t!
Alright got tons to do, talk more later...
Supplies:
card by DCWV
Stamp by Splendid
Secondly, this is a nice cute cheapy card that I've made. The purple & green shiny pieces are paint chips from Ralph Lauren. How cool are those, huh? (So, silly that I'm all proud of myself.)
Anyway, I wanted some waterly looking color to be the background, and plus I had already blinged out the Mermaid's hair, figured I might as well do that too.
So, this will be the most bling or blingiest mermaid under the sea! W00t!
Alright got tons to do, talk more later...
Supplies:
card by DCWV
Stamp by Splendid
Tuesday, November 4, 2008
Rockstar Anya
I swear, these Anya's are sooo darn cute, it doesn't matter to me what she wears, I still love them!!!!
So, this is a Rockstar Anya, which reminds me of Guitar Hero. Not that I'm any good at it, because I have very little coordination, but for people who are good at it, it seems pretty fun. Back in the day, before Guitar Hero, there was the Dance Dance Revolution (DDR), and I was very coordinate at that. But, some how, that didn't transfer to my arm... so my eye-leg coordination is good, but my eye-arm-hand coordination, not-so-good. ^o^
Anyway, back to the card, I did it as part of the Olympic contest... but I was having so much fun to make her glitter glam. I'm all of a sudden energized to glitter her someway... BUT! I had the patterned paper which is already glittered, so I felt weird to glitter the Anya more. (Yes, I'm from the school of 'less is more'). That's ok, don't worry, I'll glitter her up next one.
Well, here's my rockstar Anya... hope you enjoyed it!
Supplies:
Card and patterned paper by DCWV
Stamp by Splendid
So, this is a Rockstar Anya, which reminds me of Guitar Hero. Not that I'm any good at it, because I have very little coordination, but for people who are good at it, it seems pretty fun. Back in the day, before Guitar Hero, there was the Dance Dance Revolution (DDR), and I was very coordinate at that. But, some how, that didn't transfer to my arm... so my eye-leg coordination is good, but my eye-arm-hand coordination, not-so-good. ^o^
Anyway, back to the card, I did it as part of the Olympic contest... but I was having so much fun to make her glitter glam. I'm all of a sudden energized to glitter her someway... BUT! I had the patterned paper which is already glittered, so I felt weird to glitter the Anya more. (Yes, I'm from the school of 'less is more'). That's ok, don't worry, I'll glitter her up next one.
Well, here's my rockstar Anya... hope you enjoyed it!
Supplies:
Card and patterned paper by DCWV
Stamp by Splendid
Monday, November 3, 2008
Bunny Hello
So, this is one of the cards I've made for the Splendid's Olympic. But man, the winner did 170 cards, there's just no way I can do that. I might have to quit my day job to produce that many cards... that is not to go dancing or anything like that. Dang...
Anyway, this is mine, I like it. It's like the Bunny playing peek-a-boo, and then pop up w/ presents like flower or balloon. How nice would that be, someone brings you flower and balloon for no good reason. =D
Well, I'm totally pooped, we had a dance workshop all weekend long, and just running around was good enough to make me lose sleep. I know we've gained an hour, but don't think that 'kicked' in, in my body yet.
Oh well... maybe I'll get some more sleep tonight.
Supplies:
Stamps by Splendid
Card by Paper Cut
Anyway, this is mine, I like it. It's like the Bunny playing peek-a-boo, and then pop up w/ presents like flower or balloon. How nice would that be, someone brings you flower and balloon for no good reason. =D
Well, I'm totally pooped, we had a dance workshop all weekend long, and just running around was good enough to make me lose sleep. I know we've gained an hour, but don't think that 'kicked' in, in my body yet.
Oh well... maybe I'll get some more sleep tonight.
Supplies:
Stamps by Splendid
Card by Paper Cut
Friday, October 31, 2008
Little Mermaid
Well, I had to dig up my Little Mermaid movie to see what kind of outfit Aerial has. I knew she is a red-head, just don't remember her outfit.
I like this cardstock I'm stamping on, except that it doesn't like to take on color very well. I have another version, and hopefully do another one w/ marker and see if I can tell the difference.
Of course, last night, as I was working on my 2nd version, I started had a cough attack, then turned into an asthma-tack, then turned to trip to ER. That's just tons of fun. NOT!
Anyway, her hair has nice jews in it... they're pearls... figured heck, she lives under the sea, probably get a direct distribution than us human folks would. Personally, I'm more partial to pearls than other kinds of bling anyhow... so it's just fitting.
The Mermaid 2.0 will have different color hair and bling and outfit. I'm thinkin 3.0 will be different size... we'll see. ;-)
Supplies:
Card & Patterned Paper by DCWV
Eyelet by Making Memories
Stamp by Splendid
I like this cardstock I'm stamping on, except that it doesn't like to take on color very well. I have another version, and hopefully do another one w/ marker and see if I can tell the difference.
Of course, last night, as I was working on my 2nd version, I started had a cough attack, then turned into an asthma-tack, then turned to trip to ER. That's just tons of fun. NOT!
Anyway, her hair has nice jews in it... they're pearls... figured heck, she lives under the sea, probably get a direct distribution than us human folks would. Personally, I'm more partial to pearls than other kinds of bling anyhow... so it's just fitting.
The Mermaid 2.0 will have different color hair and bling and outfit. I'm thinkin 3.0 will be different size... we'll see. ;-)
Supplies:
Card & Patterned Paper by DCWV
Eyelet by Making Memories
Stamp by Splendid
Thursday, October 30, 2008
Expecting
You know, ever since my friend Minty exposed me to A Muse, I always liked their stuff... Recently, they had a thing where they waived the shipping charge. I'm a sucker for that. I think mainly it's because to me, it's like paying for taxes, you have to spare extra for that charge. Except, you never know what it is... unlike taxes, there's a flat rate wherever you are. Some states has no sales tax. But, shipping charges sometimes seems arbitrary. I understand that small businesses like stamp companies need to recoup some of that cost, but some places just seems outrageous to me.
That's why, if there's a stamp company that said if you buy more than X, we'll waive the shipping, more than likely I will frequent your place. Versus, despite some of the stamp companies has excellent products, I'd rather go to LSS for that instead. I know it's silly because I do wind up paying a bit more at the LSS with their overhead and sales tax, just figure I might as well spread the love around, especially I'm just buying one or two stamps instead of a lot.
Anyway, so, had a sale and threw in some cards as a bonus. YAY! So, I went to town... well, sort of.
These are the 2 I've been dying to play with since I saw them online. Boy, did I enjoy inking that up!
I've volunteered my service to make invites for 2 different friend's baby showers. One is coming up soon... so I'm playing around w/ different style and layout. This is one of them. You can't see the word very well on the photo, but it said 'She's Expecting'. Thought that's appropriate.
I'm struggling w/ the color because when you make cards/invites like that, are you supposed to catered to the mother? Or are you supposed to cater to the sex of the baby? I'm very confused on that. We'll see.
Supplies:
Card by SU
Background and dress stamp by A Muse
Word stamp by Hampton Arts
That's why, if there's a stamp company that said if you buy more than X, we'll waive the shipping, more than likely I will frequent your place. Versus, despite some of the stamp companies has excellent products, I'd rather go to LSS for that instead. I know it's silly because I do wind up paying a bit more at the LSS with their overhead and sales tax, just figure I might as well spread the love around, especially I'm just buying one or two stamps instead of a lot.
Anyway, so, had a sale and threw in some cards as a bonus. YAY! So, I went to town... well, sort of.
These are the 2 I've been dying to play with since I saw them online. Boy, did I enjoy inking that up!
I've volunteered my service to make invites for 2 different friend's baby showers. One is coming up soon... so I'm playing around w/ different style and layout. This is one of them. You can't see the word very well on the photo, but it said 'She's Expecting'. Thought that's appropriate.
I'm struggling w/ the color because when you make cards/invites like that, are you supposed to catered to the mother? Or are you supposed to cater to the sex of the baby? I'm very confused on that. We'll see.
Supplies:
Card by SU
Background and dress stamp by A Muse
Word stamp by Hampton Arts
Wednesday, October 29, 2008
Apple for you
You know, growing up in HK, I never had given my teacher any apple of any sort. Nor do we do gifts to the teachers. It's not until I moved to the States that people started to do it, and you felt like you have to keep up w/ the Joneses. Luckily, I liked my teachers here, so I'm happy to give, versus my teachers in HK were mean and they do believe in corpal punishment.
Anyway, I like Apple fine, nothing against it or giving it... but it's very weird to give food to people if you didn't hand made it. It's not fancy or whatever. Why Apple? Why not banana nut bread? Or muffin? Why food? As a teacher, I'd be afraid of what kind of journey that food item has taken in order to make it to your desk, wouldn't you?
Alright, off of my rant.
This is one of my cards going towards the Splendid Olympics. I know it's goofy of me, but the stamp is too cute... I just have to do it.
You know, what's weird? I actually had painted what you see is white in a light lavender but it's not showing up on the photo... go figure. Hmm...
Well, it's nice and sunny out, so hope it is where you are as well.
Supplies:
Card & Patterned Paper by DCWV
Stamp by Splendid
Anyway, I like Apple fine, nothing against it or giving it... but it's very weird to give food to people if you didn't hand made it. It's not fancy or whatever. Why Apple? Why not banana nut bread? Or muffin? Why food? As a teacher, I'd be afraid of what kind of journey that food item has taken in order to make it to your desk, wouldn't you?
Alright, off of my rant.
This is one of my cards going towards the Splendid Olympics. I know it's goofy of me, but the stamp is too cute... I just have to do it.
You know, what's weird? I actually had painted what you see is white in a light lavender but it's not showing up on the photo... go figure. Hmm...
Well, it's nice and sunny out, so hope it is where you are as well.
Supplies:
Card & Patterned Paper by DCWV
Stamp by Splendid
Tuesday, October 28, 2008
Two Scoops Pre-Order is ON!!!
OMG!!!! You guys, this is uber exciting!!!! Just saw on the on Two Scoops that they're open to take Pre-Order.
If you don't know what I'm talking about... Go here, here, and here.
They're just so cute you just have to have them all.
I've placed my order... you should go do that now!!!!
If you don't know what I'm talking about... Go here, here, and here.
They're just so cute you just have to have them all.
I've placed my order... you should go do that now!!!!
Cupcakes!
Cupcakes!!!! YUM! I'm in a major sugar crave... Of course, I am a real cupcake connoseuer, so I know my cupcakes around town. Maybe it's time to stop by one.
Anyway, this is a cupcake card for a whatever occasion. I don't know if you can see the glitter pen. I told you I'm addicted to my glitter pens.
If I can glitter pen everything and makes them look good, I'd do it!
So, these stamps from Verve Visual, they are doing a sale and donation to the Breast Cancer Research Foundation. So, if you've been on the fence about buying, this is the time to do it. Make a donation and get some good stamps.
Weather finally turn cold here in South Texas, hopefully true winter will be here soon! Can't wait!
Supplies:
Card by SU
Screen Print by Hambly
Stamps by Verve
Anyway, this is a cupcake card for a whatever occasion. I don't know if you can see the glitter pen. I told you I'm addicted to my glitter pens.
If I can glitter pen everything and makes them look good, I'd do it!
So, these stamps from Verve Visual, they are doing a sale and donation to the Breast Cancer Research Foundation. So, if you've been on the fence about buying, this is the time to do it. Make a donation and get some good stamps.
Weather finally turn cold here in South Texas, hopefully true winter will be here soon! Can't wait!
Supplies:
Card by SU
Screen Print by Hambly
Stamps by Verve
Monday, October 27, 2008
Note
I saw this card, it just calls for something in the middle... and so I did the flowers... I love how simple and effective the flowers are. I think because there are some serious illnesses around me, I'm thinking that this should be a sympathy card, but either way... it works as a Just Because type of notes too.
You can't see it, but the stamp: Just A Note, I had traced it w/ a glitter pen, and so it's shiny. I like all things shiny, sometimes I'm just trying not to go overboard.
Anyway, it's a simple and effective kinda card... one stone, 2 birds...
*yawn*
I've been doing some stamping over the weekend. Splendid is having a Olympic, to see how many cards you can make w/ only their stamps. I was doing so good on Saturday, but by Sunday, my mojo kinda fizzled out. Ah well.
If you wanna play, the deadline for the Olmypics is Nov.2nd, and you can only use their stamps. Post a link to your site or email her the pics. Good luck!
Supplies:
Card by Marco Paper
Stamps by Splendid
You can't see it, but the stamp: Just A Note, I had traced it w/ a glitter pen, and so it's shiny. I like all things shiny, sometimes I'm just trying not to go overboard.
Anyway, it's a simple and effective kinda card... one stone, 2 birds...
*yawn*
I've been doing some stamping over the weekend. Splendid is having a Olympic, to see how many cards you can make w/ only their stamps. I was doing so good on Saturday, but by Sunday, my mojo kinda fizzled out. Ah well.
If you wanna play, the deadline for the Olmypics is Nov.2nd, and you can only use their stamps. Post a link to your site or email her the pics. Good luck!
Supplies:
Card by Marco Paper
Stamps by Splendid
Friday, October 24, 2008
Dreams
So, I sorta CASEed this from someone. I swear I saw it on the Verve Blog. But now I can't find the pic. All I remember was that their card was embossed. I don't know if I even Starred it on my Google Reader, but vaguely remember something like that.
Anyway, that said, from far away the yellow blended together and really makes the green pops. I like it!
Did you see that Splendid Stamping at Pink Poison is having a card Olympics? I'm going to have to see what I can whip up with. =)
Hopefully this will be a wonderfully relaxed weekend... work is getting crazy, I now have 2 bosses in hospital for different reason, and higher ups thinks that the place w/ go to pits. Which I kept telling them, I was here the last time this happened 3 years ago. But then, now the market is going to the pits. Oy!
Hope you have a great weekend. I didn't even noticed that I went pass 6000 posts. Thank you so much! I'm going to look around and see what kinds of goodie I can find for a blog candy to celebrate! See ya!
Supplies:
Card by SU
Green cardstock by Ellison
All stamps by Verve Visual
Anyway, that said, from far away the yellow blended together and really makes the green pops. I like it!
Did you see that Splendid Stamping at Pink Poison is having a card Olympics? I'm going to have to see what I can whip up with. =)
Hopefully this will be a wonderfully relaxed weekend... work is getting crazy, I now have 2 bosses in hospital for different reason, and higher ups thinks that the place w/ go to pits. Which I kept telling them, I was here the last time this happened 3 years ago. But then, now the market is going to the pits. Oy!
Hope you have a great weekend. I didn't even noticed that I went pass 6000 posts. Thank you so much! I'm going to look around and see what kinds of goodie I can find for a blog candy to celebrate! See ya!
Supplies:
Card by SU
Green cardstock by Ellison
All stamps by Verve Visual
Wednesday, October 22, 2008
For you
I know this is a tad plain, but I've been swamp and this is my 5 mins card. You know, the cards you need in a hurry but still needs to be presentable. Yeah, those.
This bunny is so cute that it's just made my job easy on all sides.
I have an enabler alert!!!!
A Muse has a secret sale... if you spent over $40 before tax, you get free shipping, but you need to put on the order 'FREE SHIPPING', in order to get that. If you spent $50 before tax, you get the Kitchen Notecards. That's a good deal!!! This deal is good till Wed (10/22) midnight PST.
Of course, I just read that My Favorite Things has a thing where your order over $40 will get free shipping but also $5 in gift cert towards your next order. That's totally awesome, too bad I've gotten all the stamps I want from them already... just waiting on the new release. That is good till Friday (10/24) and Kim will email you your gift cert when she gets back from the Stamping Cruise.
Supplies:
card by Marco
shadow stamp by Stampendous
Bunny statmp by Splendid Stamps
This bunny is so cute that it's just made my job easy on all sides.
I have an enabler alert!!!!
A Muse has a secret sale... if you spent over $40 before tax, you get free shipping, but you need to put on the order 'FREE SHIPPING', in order to get that. If you spent $50 before tax, you get the Kitchen Notecards. That's a good deal!!! This deal is good till Wed (10/22) midnight PST.
Of course, I just read that My Favorite Things has a thing where your order over $40 will get free shipping but also $5 in gift cert towards your next order. That's totally awesome, too bad I've gotten all the stamps I want from them already... just waiting on the new release. That is good till Friday (10/24) and Kim will email you your gift cert when she gets back from the Stamping Cruise.
Supplies:
card by Marco
shadow stamp by Stampendous
Bunny statmp by Splendid Stamps
Tuesday, October 21, 2008
Pink Ribbon
Is it me or is there seemingly less cards out there this year focusing on Pink Ribbon month? If you've been under the rock and don't know what Pink Ribbon Month is... October is Breast Cancer Month. While I'm lucky not to know of any victims, I do know people that are suffering thru cancer right now. So, I'm more sensitive to it, I guess.
Anyway, as I was saying, there's just seems to be less cards featuring Pink Ribbon theme that last year this time. Not sure if it's because there's no new set of stamp that's Pink Ribbon related or is there 'better' things to feature.
Either way, that issue is still very real for alot of people. Many sufferer is still going thru it, many more have been thru it. I hope the effort to find a cure never seize until we got it right.
I know this is a simple card, but hopefully we didn't forget.
Supplies:
Patterned Paper by Cloud 9
Card by Bazzill
Stamp by MFT.
Anyway, as I was saying, there's just seems to be less cards featuring Pink Ribbon theme that last year this time. Not sure if it's because there's no new set of stamp that's Pink Ribbon related or is there 'better' things to feature.
Either way, that issue is still very real for alot of people. Many sufferer is still going thru it, many more have been thru it. I hope the effort to find a cure never seize until we got it right.
I know this is a simple card, but hopefully we didn't forget.
Supplies:
Patterned Paper by Cloud 9
Card by Bazzill
Stamp by MFT.
Monday, October 20, 2008
Yum Yum
Today I can sure use a cupcake... been on a sugar crave all day.
Super news! Marie at Splendid Stamps/Pink Poison features some of my cards on her blog. I'm so thrilled and honored!
Her stamps are super fun and cute, you just want to squeeze and hug... except, they're stamps. Gosh, I wish I'm talented enough to make my own stamps. Except all of the stamps are the cutesy stuff non-stop. Haha... That's ok, I'll leave that to the experts!
This weekend, I got hooked on a new game. It's sorta like a Suduko but with math in it. It's called KenKen. And I just got hooked!!!
Alright, need to finish up an head out.
Supplies:
All Cardstock by SU
All Stamps by Splendid Stamps
Super news! Marie at Splendid Stamps/Pink Poison features some of my cards on her blog. I'm so thrilled and honored!
Her stamps are super fun and cute, you just want to squeeze and hug... except, they're stamps. Gosh, I wish I'm talented enough to make my own stamps. Except all of the stamps are the cutesy stuff non-stop. Haha... That's ok, I'll leave that to the experts!
This weekend, I got hooked on a new game. It's sorta like a Suduko but with math in it. It's called KenKen. And I just got hooked!!!
Alright, need to finish up an head out.
Supplies:
All Cardstock by SU
All Stamps by Splendid Stamps
Friday, October 17, 2008
Cup of cute!
This little guy is just too darn cute... I just have to play with the stamp as soon as I got it. You know what else I'm hooked on right now? Gamsol. I know that's not new, but it's so fun... When I first played with it couple years ago, I was thoroughly confused... not sure why it's working for others and not for me.
But I came back around this time, and it seems to be doing the trick. Whatever that trick is, I'm sticking with it... It gives very good watercolor-like results. Can't be beat!
At the very bottom I did stamp Happy Day trying match that brown-ish grey in the paper, but it didn't come thru as I had hoped. Ahh well, you win some you lose some.
Glad today is Friday, too much drama going on at work. For those who don't know, I work in the Financials. So, needless to say, we have been pulling our hair out. So glad the weekend is almost here.
Supplies:
Patterned Paper by Making Memories
Stamp by Splendid Stamping
But I came back around this time, and it seems to be doing the trick. Whatever that trick is, I'm sticking with it... It gives very good watercolor-like results. Can't be beat!
At the very bottom I did stamp Happy Day trying match that brown-ish grey in the paper, but it didn't come thru as I had hoped. Ahh well, you win some you lose some.
Glad today is Friday, too much drama going on at work. For those who don't know, I work in the Financials. So, needless to say, we have been pulling our hair out. So glad the weekend is almost here.
Supplies:
Patterned Paper by Making Memories
Stamp by Splendid Stamping
Thursday, October 16, 2008
Halloweeny
Man, yesterday I started typing and in the middle of it some crisis was going on, and totally forgot about the rest of it...
So, here's yesterday's card... will post one for today later.
I really like this sassy witch, I dare say that I like her because she reminds me of Bewitched's Samantha. She does have 'that' retro feel to her.
Although, if I was smart, I would've cut out the moon by the house since the flying witch already has a moon... Oy! Maybe it's cool enough to have 2 moons??? Me thinks that's pushing it... hmmm...
Supplies:
Card by SU
Stamp by Teraberco
Rubons by Making Memories
So, here's yesterday's card... will post one for today later.
I really like this sassy witch, I dare say that I like her because she reminds me of Bewitched's Samantha. She does have 'that' retro feel to her.
Although, if I was smart, I would've cut out the moon by the house since the flying witch already has a moon... Oy! Maybe it's cool enough to have 2 moons??? Me thinks that's pushing it... hmmm...
Supplies:
Card by SU
Stamp by Teraberco
Rubons by Making Memories
Tuesday, October 14, 2008
Cat and tree
I swear I wasn't going to do more Halloween cards, but I just had so much fun with some of the supplies I just have to. HAVE TO!
It's funny when you re-organize you find stuff that you didn't know you have. And this is one of those times where I didn't know I have so much Halloween related stuff until I found them. I know, that's bad, that means I need to be better organize, but who has the time if you're stamping or crafting?!
So, I found the MME paper and die cut. MME always has beautiful paper and they used to have matching die cut. Now their die cuts are complementary, I know it's a hair of a difference, but anyway... In my pile I found 2 black cat die cuts. So, what's better than have the cat be taunted by little ghosts.
When I was playing w/ the ghosts, it really (I mean genuinely) spooked me. I had the faded black ink pad, and it's not quite showing the entire image but it does. And on matte paper, it was freaky. So, I was trying to duplicate results on glossy, and it's just wasn't the same.
Anyway, cat being taunted by ghosts... it's seems to be typical that cats love trees, what if the tree is haunted? And what if it's a black cat? Would the cat go up the tree and chase away the ghosts?
Sorry for rambling, it's early and I'm at work... bleh!
Supplies:
Card and Patterned Paper by DCWV
Stamps by MFT
Cat die cut by MME's 6th Ave
It's funny when you re-organize you find stuff that you didn't know you have. And this is one of those times where I didn't know I have so much Halloween related stuff until I found them. I know, that's bad, that means I need to be better organize, but who has the time if you're stamping or crafting?!
So, I found the MME paper and die cut. MME always has beautiful paper and they used to have matching die cut. Now their die cuts are complementary, I know it's a hair of a difference, but anyway... In my pile I found 2 black cat die cuts. So, what's better than have the cat be taunted by little ghosts.
When I was playing w/ the ghosts, it really (I mean genuinely) spooked me. I had the faded black ink pad, and it's not quite showing the entire image but it does. And on matte paper, it was freaky. So, I was trying to duplicate results on glossy, and it's just wasn't the same.
Anyway, cat being taunted by ghosts... it's seems to be typical that cats love trees, what if the tree is haunted? And what if it's a black cat? Would the cat go up the tree and chase away the ghosts?
Sorry for rambling, it's early and I'm at work... bleh!
Supplies:
Card and Patterned Paper by DCWV
Stamps by MFT
Cat die cut by MME's 6th Ave
Monday, October 13, 2008
Fall together
So, I was on vacation last week, that's why my posts were more intermitten than usual. I also promised myself that I would stamp more and do more of this, that, or another. For some reason I'm less productive than I am at work. Guess that's because I'm forced to do more when I'm stuck at my office 45 hours out of the week.
Well, what ended up happening was me not stamping, but admiring my stamps. Do you do that? Every so often just admire your stamps and maybe something will jump out at you and you make something. I essentially just rearranged things around, not being productive but yes at the same time.
Anyway, this is a stamp from Splendid, they're are just so dear and cute at the same time. I just *heart* it so much! Just want to squeeze it...
Supplies:
Card by SU
Patterned Paper by Basic Grey
Ribbon by American Craft
Stamp by Splendid Stamps
Well, what ended up happening was me not stamping, but admiring my stamps. Do you do that? Every so often just admire your stamps and maybe something will jump out at you and you make something. I essentially just rearranged things around, not being productive but yes at the same time.
Anyway, this is a stamp from Splendid, they're are just so dear and cute at the same time. I just *heart* it so much! Just want to squeeze it...
Supplies:
Card by SU
Patterned Paper by Basic Grey
Ribbon by American Craft
Stamp by Splendid Stamps
Wednesday, October 8, 2008
Joy & Peace
This is another card that I CASE-ed from a card catalog... I think they have one thing per color, but I just can't stand the emptiness some of them looked. Plus, I have these 3D stickers that I've been dying to find a reason to use. So, what a great opportunity to use them?
It's so funny, now that people know that I'm into making cards, whenever they get any catalog people are saving it for me. Which is funny because naturally all of us just trash those catalogs since we get so many.
But now, I'm getting so many... oy! I do tab the ones I'm interested in learning from or just trying out the sketch. But I feel like I should set up a recycling bin just for catalogs.
Supplies:
Patterned Papers & Rub-On by SU
Stamp by Splendid Stamping
Dots by Paper Studio
It's so funny, now that people know that I'm into making cards, whenever they get any catalog people are saving it for me. Which is funny because naturally all of us just trash those catalogs since we get so many.
But now, I'm getting so many... oy! I do tab the ones I'm interested in learning from or just trying out the sketch. But I feel like I should set up a recycling bin just for catalogs.
Supplies:
Patterned Papers & Rub-On by SU
Stamp by Splendid Stamping
Dots by Paper Studio
OMG! OMG! OMG!
I got picked to be part of a DT for a new stamp company called 2 Scoops Rice. That is so freggin' awesome!!!! You have got to check out their stamps, it's so darn cute that you just want to eat them up... well, in a 2D kinda way.
Well, don't take my word for it. Go look:twoscoopsricedesigns.blogspot.com/
She'll have stamps available in November. Can't wait!!!
Well, don't take my word for it. Go look:twoscoopsricedesigns.blogspot.com/She'll have stamps available in November. Can't wait!!!
Monday, October 6, 2008
Sweet as cupcake
I don't know if I've told you but I love cupcakes... it's sugar, it's sweet, it's small and it's yummy!
Anyway, I just love cupcakes... so much so that I've subscribed to alot of blogs just because it's cupcake related. Crazy I know.
You know what I'd love to try? A Coca-cola cupcake, I know they exist, as does Dr. Pepper cupcake. I just wanted to know if they actually taste like the soda. =D
Yum!!!
Supplies:
all stamps by Splendid Stamping
Patterned paper by Making Memories (on cupcake), SU (on word)
Anyway, I just love cupcakes... so much so that I've subscribed to alot of blogs just because it's cupcake related. Crazy I know.
You know what I'd love to try? A Coca-cola cupcake, I know they exist, as does Dr. Pepper cupcake. I just wanted to know if they actually taste like the soda. =D
Yum!!!
Supplies:
all stamps by Splendid Stamping
Patterned paper by Making Memories (on cupcake), SU (on word)
Friday, October 3, 2008
Fleur
So, this is a fancy schmancy card for me... I just wish that I had done a better job on the borders... don't look so close!
I got the idea to do this card from a catalog that we get at work. This time of year we usually get alot of cards and gift basket catalog to get people thinking about their client during the holidays.
I just like to flip thru to see what's the trends are. Some of them are truly hard to duplicate, but this is one of the ones that when I saw it, I immediately jumped on it and thought how cool is that? I have the stamps to make it and it'll come pretty close. I wish I've kept the catalog because now I got another one at work and don't know which is which and I don't see the card to show you.
Anyway, the one they had the box is on the other side and it was for Xmas but I just did a solemn thank you... that would be perfect for guys.
Supplies
All supplies by SU
I got the idea to do this card from a catalog that we get at work. This time of year we usually get alot of cards and gift basket catalog to get people thinking about their client during the holidays.
I just like to flip thru to see what's the trends are. Some of them are truly hard to duplicate, but this is one of the ones that when I saw it, I immediately jumped on it and thought how cool is that? I have the stamps to make it and it'll come pretty close. I wish I've kept the catalog because now I got another one at work and don't know which is which and I don't see the card to show you.
Anyway, the one they had the box is on the other side and it was for Xmas but I just did a solemn thank you... that would be perfect for guys.
Supplies
All supplies by SU
Thursday, October 2, 2008
Birdie
I had made this card while I was watching the Sandra Bullock marathon on TV. They were showing While You're Sleeping, Hope Float, Miss Congeniality, and Practical Magic. See, I told you, a marathon.
I think While you're sleeping and Miss Congeniality were way over played on TV, I haven't seen the others in quite some time.
Anyhoo, one of the characters in Hope Float was named Birdie, and I was flipping for my new uninked Birdie stamp...
I kinda liked how the colors turned out. It's not quite brown, not quite red, there's a hint of yellow...
Gosh, can't wait for my vacation next week to play more.
Supplies:
Patterned Paper by Making Memories
Stamp by Splendid/Pink Poison
I think While you're sleeping and Miss Congeniality were way over played on TV, I haven't seen the others in quite some time.
Anyhoo, one of the characters in Hope Float was named Birdie, and I was flipping for my new uninked Birdie stamp...
I kinda liked how the colors turned out. It's not quite brown, not quite red, there's a hint of yellow...
Gosh, can't wait for my vacation next week to play more.
Supplies:
Patterned Paper by Making Memories
Stamp by Splendid/Pink Poison
Tuesday, September 30, 2008
image swap
So, I'm part of a card swap group on Yahoo Groups. And every so often the hosts will do an image swap. I like doing those because I get to see new stuff as well as playing with them without committing to buying them.
You know how it is... sometimes you see a set but you really just want that one stamp out of the entire set, but you have to convince yourself to pay for the whole thing.
Anyway, this time, the swap is w/ Pink Cat Studio's stamps. I like their stamps ok, but I'm just too lazy to get the unmounted and have to find a way to mount and store them. Not that having piles of wood mounted is any better, just more like I need to set aside time to prep than to play. I know, I know, I'm a bum.
So this way, w/ the image swap we get to play with other people's stamps... that's kinda cool! I hope my partner likes it.
Supplies:
Card by Joann's
Stamp by Pink Cat Studio
Patterned Paper by DCWV
You know how it is... sometimes you see a set but you really just want that one stamp out of the entire set, but you have to convince yourself to pay for the whole thing.
Anyway, this time, the swap is w/ Pink Cat Studio's stamps. I like their stamps ok, but I'm just too lazy to get the unmounted and have to find a way to mount and store them. Not that having piles of wood mounted is any better, just more like I need to set aside time to prep than to play. I know, I know, I'm a bum.
So this way, w/ the image swap we get to play with other people's stamps... that's kinda cool! I hope my partner likes it.
Supplies:
Card by Joann's
Stamp by Pink Cat Studio
Patterned Paper by DCWV
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