Monthly Archives: April 2009

Weekly Spotlight 4/13-4/17

Posted on April 13, 2009 | 9 comments

TGIM!

This week’s spotlight with My Favorite Things is on the spring and summer glitter collections as well as clear glitter.

Also in the spotlight this week are two new sets to be released on Wednesday, April 15th.

Stamps, Paper, Coffee

Here I’ve used What a Girl Wants. I added dimensional glaze sprinkled with clear glitter to her crown, necklace and earrings. I popped up her hair (in the back) along with her butt and bag.

I wish I’d had more time to play with this set before I left for vacation. I think it could be a lot of fun. I have a few ideas brewing in my brain for later. 🙂

I’m spending my entire Monday traveling home. It’s been a great vacation but it’s time to return to the real world. 🙁 Thanks so much for stopping by! Have a great day!

Stamps: My Favorite Things “What a Girl Wants” Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black Cardstock: Prism Basic Gray, Natural Smooth Patterned Paper: Cosmo Cricket Everafter “Something New” Accessories: Copic markers (E00, E50, E35, W1, W5, W7), Stampin’ Up Filigree brads, pop dots. Card size 5 ¼” x 5 ¼”.

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Happy Easter!

Posted on April 11, 2009 | 15 comments

Wishing you all a fabulous Easter!

Celebrate!

Have a great day!

Stamps: Whipper Snapper Designs “Bunny Train”, sentiment from “Happy Birthday” cling set (Anna Wight) Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black Cardstock: Papertrey Ink White Patterned Paper: We R Memory Keepers White Out “Hoopla” Accessories: Copic markers, Basic Grey buttons, white string, glue dots.

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Thanks, Anya

Posted on April 8, 2009 | 16 comments

Hi everyone! Super-quick post today! We’re off to the Desert Museum this morning. (I just love that place. Hopefully I’ll have some pictures to share once I’m home.)

Thanks

I was finally able to find some Anya stamps in stock at Hope Stamps Eternal. I just love them! And I used my new Pink Paislee paper from Jacksonbelle Embellishments. (I think it’s gorgeous!)

Thanks for stopping by! Have a great day!

Stamps: The Greeting Farm “Miss Anya”; sentiment by Cornish Heritage Farms “Tag! You’re It!” (Kim Hughes Collection) Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black, Adirondack Espresso, Ranger Walnut Stain Distress Cardstock: Prism Suede Brown Dark, Natural Smooth Patterned Paper: Pink Paislee Spring Fling Collection “Flower Beds” and “Rain Showers” Accessories: Copic markers (E00, YR20, RV42, E31, E35, E57, E37, E47, E77, R27, BG34, BG23, G00, G000), Stampin’ Up buttons (Button Latte), Making Memories trim, clear embossing powder, pop dots. Card size 5 ¼” x 5 ¼”.

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Posted in My Designs, The Greeting Farm

A Creative Use of Stamps

Posted on April 7, 2009 | 14 comments

I thought I’d share a couple of cards I recently made, one for my brother and one for my son.

Happy Birthday

This is my brother’s birthday card. I think he will totally appreciate that dotted flourish. (Yes, it’s inappropriate, but my brother will appreciate it.)

You’re a Stinker

And I figured while I was at it, I’d make another for my son. He likes little dogs…and dotted swirls. lol.

Thanks for stopping by! Have a great day! 🙂

Happy Birthday Card Stamps: Inkadinkado “Patterned Pets” and “Circle and Dots,” “Happy Birthday” Ink: Stewart Superior Palette Noir Cardstock: Stampin’ Up Night of Navy, Creamy Caramel; Prism Super Smooth White Patterned Paper: Pebbles, Inc. “Boys Only” Accessories: Copic markers (E33, E35, B93, B97, W1, W3), American Crafts brads, pop dots. Card size 5 ¼” x 5 ¼”. Happy Birthday Card Stamps: Inkadinkado “Patterned Pets” and “Circle and Dots;” Cornish Heritage Farms “you’re” from “Pretty Birds” and “stinkin’ cute” from “Zooper Fun” (Kim Hughes Collection) Ink: Stewart Superior Palette Noir Cardstock: Prism Suede Brown Dark, Super Smooth White Patterned Paper: We R Memory Keepers Precious Metal Coppered Out “Tiles” and “Rivets” Accessories: Copic markers (E33, E35, E57, BG93, W1), pop dots. Card size 5 ½” x 4 ¼”.

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Posted in Inkadinkado, My Designs

Weekly Spotlight 4/6-4/10

Posted on April 6, 2009 | 8 comments

TGIM!

This week’s spotlight with My Favorite Things is on Powder Keg embossing powders.

Your spotlight savings: All embossing powders are on sale for $4 each. Have you seen them? They’re very cool. Each jar has a main color (of course) but there are tiny flecks of other colors within the jar. When you go to the website (here), click on one of the circles to see it up close.

This card took a huge turn away from my original intention…not that I know exactly what that was, but this was not it (at all).

The Best Things in Life

I am embossing powder-challenged. I mostly only use it to help a sentiment stand out on patterned paper. My sentiment here is embossed, as is the main image. Embossing the main image can make the coloring easier (otherwise known as “staying inside the lines”) and it also adds a bit more interest for the recipient.

My little swirly clip with the ribbon was inspired by Jessie and I added the brads in the corners because one corner was not perfect (and I wanted to humor my good friend, G. She likes when I call her G. lol)

Thanks so much for stopping by! Have a great day! (I’m not really here. I’m slumming it (ha!) in Arizona, enjoying this wonderful warmth and sunshine.) 🙂

Stamps: My Favorite Things “Tea for Two” Ink: Versamark Cardstock: Stampin’ Up Basic Gray; Prism Natural Smooth Patterned Paper: Cosmo Cricket “Everafter” Something Old and Something Borrowed Accessories: Copic markers (E00, Y21, E50, W1), Powder Keg Gilded Grape Leaf embossing powder, Stampin’ Up pewter hardware, vanilla taffeta ribbon, pop dots, sewing machine. Card size 5 ½” x 5 ½”.

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Yahoooo

Posted on April 2, 2009 | 12 comments

Hi everyone! I’m frantically packing for our trip so this is REALLY short!

Yahoo

And this is REALLY how I’m feeling about packing. Yahoo. (Ugh.) I love the expression on this Whipper Snapper owl’s face. It’s just like mine. lol.

Gotta go! I’ll be back soon! Thanks for stopping by! 🙂

Stamps: Whipper Snapper Designs “Otto the Owl” and “Happy Birthday” cling set (Anna Wight) Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black Cardstock: Prism Suede Brown Dark, Sunflowers Dark, Super Smooth White Patterned Paper: Cosmo Cricket Mr. Campy “Skipping Stones” and “Flannel” Accessories: Copic markers (E37, E31, E71, YR23, YG63, E0000, W1 ), American Crafts brads, pop dots.

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Posted in My Designs, Quick and Easy, Whipper Snapper