Kismet, Art, and Life

CAS-ual Friday (sketch)

2012-01-27T00:01:00.001-05:00

Its that time again...

A new CAS-ual Friday challenge is up and ready!

And let me just say that last week was AWESOME! What a turn out!

So many gorgeous/clever/unique B&W cards were submitted.

I was seriously in awe.

This week it's a sketch.

Now, some of you know that I am TERRIBLE at actually following sketches exactly. I always feel the need to flip or rotate or otherwise move things around a bit.

I've never been good at "staying inside the lines" in real life either.

*grin*

I turned this sketch completely upside down, and made that square a bit...more shapely should I say? *chuckle*

We are sponsored by Sweet and Sassy stamps this week, and they have some really great clear stamps, so if you are feeling the need for retail therapy check them out!

I'd really love to see some more amazing cards this week, so be sure to link up your project using Laura's sketch to the challenge site!

Thanks for stopping by, Have a great weekend!

*mwah*

Love

2012-01-25T06:00:00.001-05:00

Do you ever make a card and then surprise yourself with how much you like it?

Well this one did that for me. I was almost in a trance while I was stamping and cutting away...not really even paying attention to what I was doing. Then all of a sudden I focused and was so shocked to see this cute card! *chuckle*

I'm allowed to say that, right?

That I like my own card?

Hope so, because I surely do. *smile*

This awesome scripty love sentiment is on sale this week at Denami. It's perfect for all your St. Valentine's Day needs. What says it better, right?

Supplies: White, red, black cardstock, Script Love stamp, red grosgrain ribbon, sheer white ribbon, a scrap of patterned paper, white e.p, versamark, paper rose, and heart pins.

Grab this gorgeous stamp while it's on sale this week only, and be sure to check out the Denami blog for some really pretty cards using it too!.

Thanks for stopping by,

*mwah*

CAS-ual Friday (B&W)

2012-01-20T00:01:00.003-05:00

WOW, I guess it's been a busy week for me. My last post was a week ago now, and although I actually have several things to post I just can't find the time to do so. *smile*

By today is all about the newest CAS-ual Friday challenge!

Yep, its black & white time crafty friends!

There is something so simple about black and white that makes it seem elegant, clean, and...primal almost.

Before there was color, there was black and white. The absence and the presence of light! What could be more CAS than that?

I used three sets by PTI. A new one called something Stitches, or Stiches and something...can't recall! *chuckle* And a sentiment from Wedding Day, and the tiny hearts from Love Lives Here: Holiday. All CS and ribbon are also PTI. white e.p is Sparkle n Sprinkle (my favorite e.p. maker ever!)

We are sponsored by Cindy Coutts this week.

Last week was a blast with all the scallop goodness out there in blogland, won't you play again?

Come join in on the fun with CAS-ual Fridays and link up your clean & simple, black & white project!

Thanks for stopping by,

*mwah*

CAS-ual Friday (scallops)

2012-01-13T00:01:00.001-05:00

I'm so glad it's Friday.

Is everyone else's life as hectic as mine? *chuckle*

School is closed today for teacher conferences so I took the day off work and the boys and I are going to play board games and hang out. They always beg me to make hot tea and use my small Japanese teapot and matching cups that were a wedding present.

Who'd a thunk it?! LOL

So this week's challenge at CAS-ual Fridays is to use scallops.

Let me just tell you that the DT came up with some really clever ideas!

I went with boring, but it works. *grin*

Using a large square scallop nestie I cut out the card base and another piece using textured sky blue CS. Then I grabbed both my regular and mini scallop scissors and cut a thin white border. The branch is a sizzix die, and the sentiment is from the Stamps of Life.

Our sponsor this week is Annabelle Stamps. Not only do they carry stamps, but they have the BEST collection of pearls out there! So many different sizes to choose from. *sigh* They also carry colored twine that is to die for. Check them out!

So join us at CAS-ual Fridays this week! Show us your "highs and lows!" Lets see what YOU do with scallops.

Thanks for stopping by,

*mwah*

Multiple hearts

2012-01-11T06:00:00.003-05:00

Yes.

This is my third post in three days.

(Don't get used to it.)

No, I'm not turning over a new leaf nor have I made any resolutions to blog more.

*chuckle*

I'm just showcasing the newest product spotlight for Denami today...the small heart outline stamp!

It's on sale all week, and it is perfect for those valentines that you want to make!

One of my favorite ways to use outline stamps is to paper piece with them, so that's what I did here.

I grabbed a few patterned papers (Denami's Paisley sampler and Watermelon sampler, and some other random one that was lying in my studio), and the Petal Pink cardstock, and went to town stamping and cutting out my hearts! After popping them up on dimensionals, I added a thin black grosgrain ribbon and stamped the decorative love sentiment in black.

There are lots of ways to utilize this adorable heart outline stamp, so be sure to check out the Denami blog today for all the DT samples. So much inspiration!

Thanks for stopping by,

*mwah*

Anything Goes Challenge

2012-01-09T06:00:00.001-05:00

So although it's a new year, I'm still sending out Holiday thank you cards to friends and family.

I made several different designs and then made multiple copies of each.

This one was one of my favorites.

And I'm using it for the ANYTHING GOES challenge up at the Denami blog today.

Sometimes being able to make anything can be daunting, but I think it's a perfect way to start the new year!

Denami sells many styles of tree stamps, but this is one of my favorites. It's so realistic looking yet easy to cut around. I hand drew a simple white frame around the card base, stamped and fussy cut the Large Pine tree out, and popped up the presents after stamping the upright Thank You sentiment on them. A quick border with gel pen dots and a thin silk ribbon finish it off.

I used the gorgeous Sky Blue textured CS for the gifts, and the Red CS for the border.

Join us for this 'Anything Goes" challenge! The first Denami challenge of the new year!

Link your project up on the blog for a chance to win.

Thanks for stopping by,

*mwah*

Valentine Blog Hop

2012-01-08T09:00:00.000-05:00

Welcome to the Denami Valentine Blog Hop!

I'm delighted your stopped in and hope you'll leave a comment for a chance to win a fabulous $20 gift Certificate to the Denami Store!

You should have come from Carol's blog, but see the Denami blog for a full list of participants.

So can you tell what this is supposed to be?

I was trying to create the back of a bustier...not sure if it worked or not though.

After lacing two sheets of Black CS together with eyelets and sheer ribbon, I cut a small curve to show the waist. The bustier is decorated with white decorative flourishes, and topped off with a simple love sentiment and two interlocking hearts. The petal pink CS is just the nicest shade.

Your next stop on this Valentine Hop is the blog of the incredibly talented Emily!

Remember to leave a comment on each blog to increase your chances of winning one of two $20 gift certificates to the Denami Store.

You have until January 9, 2012, 11:59 pm PST to comment on each blog!

Thanks for stopping by,

*Mwah*

CAS-ual Friday GD search!

2012-01-06T00:01:00.001-05:00

Happy New Year peeps!

I'm wishing for a healthy, happy 2012 for all of you and your loved ones too.

This week's challenge at the CAS-ual Friday blog is a special one. It marks the start of something new that we will be doing all year. The first challenge winner of each month will not only win the CAS-tacular prize, but ALSO win a guest designer position as a temp with the CAS-ual Friday team!

This week's winner will be guest designing with us in February.

*eeeeek!*

So...the challenge is to use chipboard.

And our sponsor is Simon Says Stamp!

I used Versamark and inked up a huge BG stamp from Cornish Heritage Farms for my card front. I heat embossed with Grapefruit Zing e.p. That stuff rocks. See how opaque it is...even on dark grey CS! Then I covered a random chipboard shape with white CS and stamped it with a sentiment from For the Love of Dots by Practicing Creativity. A tiny piece of twine finished it off.

I hope you'll join us this week for the chipboard challenge!

Can't wait to see who our first guest designer of the year will be!

Have a good one,

*mwah*

CAS-ual Friday

2011-12-23T00:01:00.004-05:00

Can you believe how fast time flies? When I was a kid, a year seemed like forever.

Seriously.

But an entire week has gone by and I've not posted any of the things I've been creating. *sigh*

Today at least I'm popping in with a new CAS-ual Friday challenge.

(and don't blame me if you start singing...*wink*)

You must use Kraft and twine on your project for this 2-week challenge!

I wrapped my aqua twine from The Twinery around simple punched squares of kraft and adhered them to a white mat on an orange base. Stamped the sentiment in two colors (I did the orange word first) and called it done!

clean. and. simple.

The sentiment is from a new set by Market Street Stamps (called It Takes Love) and they are also our sponsor this round! Check out their challenge as well!

Please join us for this two week long challenge and show us your kraft and twine!

All the DT girls received some fabulous Market Street Stamps to play with so be sure to check out the blog for lots of clever ideas.

Have a Blessed Yule,

a Merry Christmas,

a Happy Hanukkah,

or whatever else it is you might (or might not) celebrate!

*Mwah*

CAS-ual Friday (add an envelope)

2011-12-16T00:01:00.001-05:00

This week's challenge at the CAS-ual Friday blog is to make a coordinating envelope to match your clean & simple card.

Here's my confession:

I have never made a coordinating envelope before.

*shock*

I know, I know...

I used to be really big into mail art and made many, many stamped envelopes and other mail-able art, but never did I make one to coordinate with my card before now! *chuckle*

I used some new Ippity stamps that I purchased from the lovely and talented Sherri Thompson in her Etsy shop. She is the generous sponsor this week of all the DT gals and also the prize!

This set is called The Simple Things.

I taped down a rectangle nestie, sponged ink inside, removed the nestie and stamped the long stem on top before adding the sentiment. Simple and quick. The envelope liner was made by stamping that same flower head multiple times in monochromatic pinks.

I hope you'll play along with us!

Just link up your project and coordinating envelope on the CAS-ual Friday blog!

*mwah*

Gift Wrapping Blog Hop

2011-12-11T08:41:00.000-05:00

Welcome to the Denami December Blog Hop!

If you are joining us today and are following the blog hop order, you should have arrived from Rochelle's amazing blog. For a list of all participants and more details, check out the Denami Blog.

This month's blog hop is all about the GIFT WRAPPING!

I love using stamps to personalize a package or to literally create my own gift wrapping.

It's just one more way of creating the perfect gift for that special someone. *smile*

Denami has a great downloadable template to make a very similar box, or you can purchase a package of 10 of them all ready to go!

I used the Small Solid Holly Leaves and stamped them all over the box made from kraft cardstock before adding several of the tiny ruby red boutique buttons. The tag was made with the Scroll stamp.

I just love using that Scroll for name tags!

I finished it off with a bow using an older piece of ribbon but you could substitute Denami's Red Glitter Ribbon instead for some true sparkle!

Your next stop on the hop is Barbara, but be sure to leave a comment here before you go for a chance to win one of TWO $20 Denami gift certificates! If you comment on every blog in the hop your name will be in the running!

Thanks for stopping by, I hope you are having a fabulous day.

*mwah*

CAS-ual Friday misting

2011-12-09T00:01:00.006-05:00

I'm back with another new challenge for the CAS-ual Friday blog.

We were challenged to use a misting product or technique this week. I didn't get fancy, just a simple spritz of some glimmer mist, but you could easily make your own too!

Other ideas:

1. Mask off part of your card, then spray. Remove mask to see results.

2. Dip a paintbrush or old toothbrush in some reinker and splatter by running a finger along the bristles or flicking it at the paper.

3. Add fine water droplets to your background of distress inked paper.

4. Utilize an airbrush system or marker misting tool.

5. Channel your inner child and spray ink or paint from a brush onto paper by blowing through a straw.

We were sponsored by Sweet Stamp Shop and got to work with a stamp set of our choice!

I chose Old School Rock and it's such a fun retro set, especially if you were of the 80s walkman/leg warmer persuasion as a teen! LOL (am I dating myself here?)

I hope you join us this week and give misting a try!

Thanks for stopping by,

Have a fabby weekend!

*mwah*

Christmas challenge

2011-12-05T06:00:00.002-05:00

Hello blogging friends!

I'm popping in to share my card for the Denami Christmas Theme Challenge and I hope you'll play along with us.

I used the Pine Strand to stamp the backdrop on my Celery cardstock first, then used the Contempo Christmas sentiment on a die cut panel and added the Holly Leaves that I fussy cut on top!

I love this simple card and it would be great for reproducing en masse, don't you think?

Join us for this challenge because the winner gets a gift certificate to the Denami store!

Thanks for stopping by,

*mwah*

CAS-UAL Friday (tic tac toe)

2011-12-02T00:01:00.001-05:00

Happy Friday everyone!

I'm in a super good mood today and have a fun time lined up for this evening so I'm a bit giddy! *chuckle*

I hope you all had a chance to play along with our last CAS-ual Friday challenge. The two week time frame was fun, right?

This week it's even better!

Choose your row of three and get creative!

I clearly chose the PINK, CHEVRONS, AQUA row, and I have to say that I love this simple and clean card that just happened to fall into place. I love that chevron stamp from the You're The Man set at PCD, and the words are from For The Love Of Dots!

We are sponsored this week by the Paper Temptress and she mailed each of us Girl Fridays a whole slew of paper. Only mine didn't arrive in time so I had to use my own *pout*

But check out what the store has anyway because I'm sure you'll find something!

I can't wait to see what you come up with for this week's clean and simple challenge!

Thanks for stopping by,

*mwah*

Pine sprig ornaments

2011-11-23T06:00:00.002-05:00

I'm popping in today to share some sweet ornaments I made using this week's Product Spotlight stamp from Denami...Small Pine Sprig.

This week only it's on sale and there are just so many ways you can use it!

The DT has lots of ideas to share with you on the Denami Blog.

I used a free template and stamped the pine sprig in white all over one of the grey birdhouse bases, and attached it to the front of the other after fussy cutting around it.

I also used it on the tags to add interest near the sentiment. Some ribbon and twine finished it off!

So grab your pine sprig stamp and be sure to check out the DT samples using it on the Denami Blog!

OH, I ALMOST FORGOT!

Denami is having a Black Friday sale for those of you with long wish lists! *grin*

EVERYTHING is 20% off!!!!

Have a wonderful Thanksgiving Holiday if you celebrate.

Thanks for stopping by,

*Mwah*

CAS-ual Friday! Sketch!

2011-11-18T00:01:00.001-05:00

Good morning crafty friends!

I'm in a chipper mood and ready to get this day rolling!

This CAS-ual Friday challenge will last for TWO weeks so don't fret.

You have extra time to enjoy the holiday coming up. Our challenge is a sketch by the super-duper Karen. *sigh* I do love a good sketch, and she doesn't disappoint!

I used the curly dove from Denami, and the sentiment from Trade Fish Designs (who happens to be our sponsor!). The earth was made by sponging distress ink onto my nestie circle and doodling with a white gel pen. Didn't turn out too badly!

Join us in the challenge, and remember you have TWO WEEKS to link up your project!

Thanks for stopping by,

*mwah*

Anything but a card Blog hop!

2011-11-13T08:00:00.000-05:00

Welcome to the Denami November Blog Hop!

You should have arrived from the lovely Glenda's blog, but if you want the whole list check out the Denami blog for details.

So you won't see any cards on this hop...but anything else goes!

I went with pillow boxes because I love the size of the Denami downloadable ones.

The pink pillow box uses the Small Heart Pair, the Harlequin Border (on the BG with Versamark), the Decorative Love sentiment and some Black grosgrain ribbon.

For the lavender one I used the Mini Butterfly trio, the Mini butterfly, and the Elegant Floral Leaf Sprig (in the BG with Versamark), before adding the sentiment and the purple buttons.

Your next stop on the hop is the incredibly talented Lisa!

Be sure to leave a comment here and at each stop along the way for a chance at winning one of TWO $20 gift certificates to the Denami store.

Thanks for stopping by,

*mwah*

CAS-ual Fridays-Tag

2011-11-11T00:01:00.003-05:00

Yes, today is Veterans' Day. And also 11/11/11.

Not just a day off from work or school, but a day to remember all those that risked life and limb to fight for what they believed was right.

My dad was a WWII Marine.

He lied about his age in order to enlist (he was 17). He survived all four campaign battles (Tinian, Roi Namur, Saipan and Iwo Jima), and eventually returned and raised 7 children. Along the way he found time to hike the entire Appalachian Trail 2 1/2 times. He died in November 2008, at age 84, and I miss him every day.

Hug a Veteran today!

So there's a new challenge at the CAS-ual Friday Blog...Create a tag!

I love making tags. They are smaller canvases and are perfect for the clean & simple style.

I made this one for a bag of gourmet candy drops using some really fun stamps from Purple Onion Designs!

(and they just happen to be our sponsor too! *wink*)

Believe it or not, Purple Onion Designs were some of the first stamps I ever owned after I got into stamping.

They used to come in my Self Addressed kits every month. Anyone out there remember those? LOL! I'm pretty sure I still have a few unopened kits somewhere! *shhhh*

So join us by making a clean & simple tag this week, either alone or on a project!

Thanks for stopping by today,

*mwah*

Snowy Mittens

2011-11-09T06:00:00.002-05:00

I admit it.

I still wear mittens.

None of those silly finger-less gloves for me. I need my hands to be toasty warm, and mittens are where it's at! *grin*

This week's Product Spotlight at Denami is this adorable, easily personalized, large mitten.

It's so versatile!

I used the large snowflake embossed with white e.p. to make it look fun, along with the sentiment and some of the unique PP from the Stella collection.

Here's what I did to "flip" the mitten: stamp with Versamark onto a sheet of acetate (I used a sheet that originally had clear stamps on it), emboss outline with white e.p, cut mitten shape out, including the center, flip over and glue embossed outline to my blue cardstock!

If you are in need of this fun stamp, I recommend getting it while it's on sale this week.

And stop by the Denami blog to see oodles of other mitten ideas from the DT!

Thanks for stopping by,

*mwah*

P.S. The Denami shopping cart is having some issues but I will update with links as soon as the trouble is fixed.

Sketch challenge

2011-11-07T06:00:00.002-05:00

Poor Mondays...they have a bad reputation, do they not? *smile*

I had a really great weekend with my bestie.

Good food, good wine, great conversation! What more could a girl ask for?!

And the darling girl gave me a "rainy day present" that she KNEW I wanted from my Pinerest wish list! Eeek!

Wanna see?

Source: uncommongoods.com via Dana on Pinterest

Yep. She bought me this most incredible umbrella. Only a bit different in design.

*swoon*

So about the sketch challenge...

Denami is sponsoring this perfectly CAS sketch!

You can see I flipped it a bit, and I used one of my favorite flower stamps, Large flower spray.

I colored them in with a white gel pen and added the tiny dots beside the sentiment to finish it off.

Create a card using this sketch as inspiration and link it up to the Denami blog for a chance at winning a fabulous prize!

Thanks for stopping by today,

*mwah*

CAS-ual Fridays!

2011-11-04T00:01:00.006-04:00

I haven't been so happy to see Friday in a long while. *happy sigh*

Some weeks are just better when they end, ya know? *smile*

Plus, my BFF is coming out for a visit and I'm so excited! Haven't seen her since July!

But it's time for a new CAS-ual Friday challenge and its a fun one.

Hang or extend a panel or image off the edge of your card!

Now, I occasionally make a card and really WANT to do this, but don't (so it will mail easier), but when it came time for this challenge, I was stumped! It was like a mental block or something.*chuckle*

Because it's been getting so cold and snowy here already, I was pining for spring and these colors and stamps (Verve) just called to me. I already miss the greens of summer...*sad face*

We are sponsored by Lil Inker Designs this week and I gotta say I love their stuff. Honestly. Clever and unique stamps and dies.

Join us this week and extend something beyond the edge of your card!

Thanks for stopping by,

*mwah*

2011-10-28T00:01:00.000-04:00

Hi!

Coming at you today with a new CAS-ual Friday challenge!

I loved all the samples from last week's "color" theme...what a great turnout.

So this week is a bit different. We have a sketch for you!

And we are sponsored by the awesome LAWN FAWN again!

I used the Hello Friend set for the card above.

Sometimes a simple sentiment is all you need on some pretty paper, right? *smile*

I hope you'll join is this week and submit your cards using this fun sketch by Laura to the CAS-ual Friday challenge!

Thanks for stopping by,

*mwah*

App sneak peek

2011-10-27T06:00:00.001-04:00

Some fun news today!

One of my cards was accepted into the Clear &Simple Stamps app program and is debuting today!

Here's a sneek peek...

If you want to check it out, go HERE to download the app for many, many more samples using Clear & Simple Stamps.

*mwah*

Cornucopia

2011-10-26T06:00:00.002-04:00

Hi. *waves*

Thought I'd pop in today with a card I made using Denami's Cornucopia stamp.

It's such a great stamp by itself, but I wanted to create a "spread" of harvest things, so I added in a few leaves and gourds from the Autumn Stamp set and and the Elegant Florals set to make a full layout! The simple sentiment was the finishing touch!

Sometimes keeping it simple (like plain gold embossing) really makes for a striking card!

The Chocolate Brown card base has that texture that I love and adds a little something extra, while the gorgeous kraft gave me a neutral panel to work with.

If you like the Cornucopia stamp, check out the Denami Blog for several great samples by the DT.

And as a heads up, it's also on sale this week, so grab it in time for Thanksgiving!

It makes the cutest placecard holders too. *wink*

Thanks for stopping by today,

*mwah*

Simple gifts

2011-10-24T00:10:00.001-04:00

Happy Monday my friends. *smile*

Remember this card by Maile? Well I loved the colors and the style but wanted something easier to mass produce, so I simplified it. I made 5 of each LO for my son's school fundraiser.

I know this picture is a bit wonky, but it was dark when I took it and I could not fix it in Photoshop so I just blurred the BG a bit. Lol. I'm clueless when it comes to editing my photos so I REALLY depend on good quality lighting! * chuckle*

Thanks for stopping by today,

*mwah*

P.S. I've been singing "Simple Gifts" all day...do you know that song?

Casual Fridays-Color!

2011-10-21T00:10:00.001-04:00

This week's challenge at CAS-ual Fridays is a fun one my friends!

And it is practically impossible NOT to do.

Just add color.

Using any medium you choose; inks, e.p., pencils, markers, paints, etc.

How easy is that? *grin*

We are sponsored by the incredible Clear and Simple Stamps this week. And I just LOVE the set we were given to work with...Craft Room!

But wait, there is a bonus!

BONUS: Use the html code below to add the CSS blinkie to your side bar, and leave them a message with a link to your blog and they will randomly select (3) blogs featuring the CSS blinkie with the Limited Edition Crafty Bonus stamp set! {bonus closes Thursday 10.27.11 at midnight, EST}

BLINKIE HTML:

Cool huh?

So come on out and join us this week for the newest CAS-ual Friday challenge because you won't want to miss the prize!

Thanks for stopping by,
*mwah*

Karen's Birthday Hop

2011-10-18T05:00:00.017-04:00

No, you are not at the wrong blog my crafty friends!

Today's post is for the incredibly talented, dearest, sweetest, kindest person in blogland...Karen Baker.

Today happens to be her birthday, and some of us were invited to take part in a birthday blog hop for her.

You should have arrived here from Jen's blog, but if you want to go to the beginning, check out our hostess Erin's blog!

I brought cupcakes to the party.

I have discovered that even if you AREN'T invited to a party, if you show up with cupcakes, you will most likely be asked in! *chuckle*

I make cupcakes on a regular basis, so I wanted something special for Karen.

These are mocha mini-cakes with espresso buttercream (and hers has semi-sweet chocolate shavings on top).

Not only is Karen a talented card maker (have you seen her blog?!), but she's really great at blog design (she made the gorgeous header up above *wink*) and she's a sweetheart to work with (we are on two DT together).

I think she's giving away a pretty nifty prize on her blog today in honor of her birthday (does that tell you what a great girl she is?), so be sure to stop by and wish her a happy birthday!

I used a stamp set that she designed for Practicing Creativity...called Nature's Wonder.

I'm so happy to have "met" you Karen, and I wish you the happiest of birthdays today!

Your next stop is Michele!

Thanks for stopping by, have a cupcake if you'd like,

*mwah*

CAS-ual Fridays

2011-10-14T00:01:00.001-04:00

Yay for Fridays!

This week's CAS-ual Friday challenge was my least favorite though. *pout*

I LOVE celebrating Halloween (we call it Samhain here) and we usually celebrate in a big way around our house. We like to do lots of nature inspired craft projects to remind us of the end of the harvest season.

So why don't I like this week's challenge?

Because ORANGE is my all time favorite color and we were asked to create a Halloween project that didn't use ANY orange! *sniff sniff*

Not one speck. Nada. Zilch.

It was SO HARD!

I'm not joking here friends.

This was not easy for me.

Our sponsor is Clear Dollar Stamps and I think they have a really amazing sale going on right now.

In my card above, the skeleton, bats, and the spiderwebs are Tim Holtz stamps, the sentiment is PTI.

I really hope you'll join us for this week's challenge because I can't wait to see what you come up with. You are all going to make me seem like a crybaby, aren't you?!

Thanks for stopping by,

*mwah*

Jumbled amalgam of stuff

2011-10-13T06:00:00.001-04:00

I made a bunch of thank you cards for a local business last month, and this one was one of my favorites. They wanted simple but bold, and easily mail-able. This seemed to fit the bill.

Unless requested, I try not to make all of them the same, but still supply multiples of several different designs.

I could NOT get good lighting for this card. *shrug*

It just looked off no matter where I took the photo.

This one above was taken with my phone in my studio at night. Blah.

Although my kids get bused 45 minutes away to private school, I had to drive them in on Tuesday because the local public schools had the day off. It is truly Autumn here in Western New York and I could not resist taking this photo of them with the gorgeous backdrop of changing leaves. The grass was still covered in dew and it was chilly, but the sun was peeking out from over the hills behind us and shining on the tops of those trees.

This was taken at night with my phone (ignore the graininess!) as a quick image text to my husband who was out. Even though a terrible photo from a photography perspective, I adore it! Our happy, goofy smiles make me laugh!

Thanks for stopping by,

*mwah*

Wheat stalks

2011-10-12T15:27:00.000-04:00

ETA: This post was scheduled for this morning, but apparently blogger is not cooperating!

Happy Wednesday friends!

Today we are showcasing a really pretty stamp from Denami called Wheat Stalks.

It is the perfect little Autumn addition to your collection and it's on sale this week only!

After stamping it several times in the corners of my panel, I tried stamping an almost "snowflake" pattern and LOVED it! I added a few touches of the compound leaf stamp from the Elegant Floral Petit Four collection. Then for good measure I embossed it in cream on a circle and inked the top to show it off. Sentiment is the ever useful Thankful For You!

Be sure to stop by the Denami blog to see all the DT samples using this wheat Stalks stamp...you will be inspired!

Have a good one,

*mwah*

Fall Blog Hop

2011-10-09T08:21:00.000-04:00

It's Blog Hop time again with Denami!

This month's theme is Fall, and with so many amazing Autumn inspired stamps to choose from it was a challenge for me to decide what to use.

But just now when I uploaded the above image I saw that it kind of resembles my card!

Cool.

And, umm...I totally planned that. Yeah.

So you should have arrived here from Christy's Blog, but if you want to see a full list, check out the Denami Blog. And if you made it this far, congratulations because I'm the last stop!

Denami supplies used:

Autumn Stamp set., Happy Thanksgiving, Simple Tree, and Harvest Boutique Button Mix.

I really love the acorn and oak leaf in the Autumn Petite Four stamp set, so after stamping the simple tree several times, I began adding the oak leaves and coloring them in. Then I decided I wanted to spotlight an area of the scene I had just stamped and using nestabilities, I cut out a larger circle. I like how it is raised up off the card base too.

I hope you had fun hopping along and are plenty inspired to go create something fall themed yourself! And don't forget there are two chances to win a $20 gift Certificate to the Denami store just for leaving comments along the hop!

Thanks for joining us,

*mwah*

Joy

2011-10-08T06:00:00.003-04:00

I have some joyful news to share with you today!

I am the spotlight designer over at Fascinating Fridays!

Go check it out.

This card uses a stamp from Unity, PP by Basic Grey, die by Sizzix, CS and ribbon by PTI, and ink by Impress, Memories, and Amuse.

Thanks for stopping by today,

Hope you have a wonderful weekend!

*mwah*

Operation Julie's Smile/CAS-ual Friday

2011-10-07T08:00:00.014-04:00

Hi Sweet friends (and new-comers)!

Welcome to the Blog Hop and CAS-ual Friday challenge!
If you arrived here from the CAS-ual Friday blog, you are on the right track!

Today is a special day.

We are blog hopping in support of my pal Julie's cause. (see below)

I have 2 cards to share with you.

(all stamps by The Craft's Meow, "smile" is my own handwriting)

Our CAS-ual Friday challenge this week is to base your project around this statement:

True, is it not?

Well I wanted to go really clean & simple this week, so brace yourselves...

Hee hee! Are you singing that song from Annie now?

I've been singing it for days!

Because The Craft's Meow is the sponsor this week at CAS-ual Fridays, I made sure to use one of my favorite sets from them: Fun {Tash} tic. SO much fun!

So here are the Blog Hop details:

BLOG HOP RUNS THROUGH SUNDAY, OCTOBER 9th AT 11:59pm EST
If you get lost, a full blog list is HERE.
There are more than $2500 worth of prizes donated by various companies!
Prizes will be drawn from the blog comments, the Paypal donation list, and the blog hop participants.
See donation button below:

And here is WHY we are holding this hop:

“The creative blogging community is coming together this weekend to help one of our friends, Julie Ranae. You may know her as the Design Team Coordinator for many wonderful companies from bakers twine, die cuts, rubber stamps and more. What many people don’t know about Julie Ranae is that she has had some pretty major dental surgeries in her lifetime due to medication she had to take as a child. It was in her plans to think about having all of her teeth replaced at some point in the next 5 years, a decision that was pretty easy to plan out. But then it happened…she chipped her front teeth on a weekend about a month ago. The dentist told her there was no way to save them & that it was his recommendation that she give in and have them all her teeth removed soon, but for that day, they needed to get her front teeth done so her gums could begin to heal. He said he would 'work out payments with her to have ALL this work done...but when she called to make her appt for the first step of impressions, they told her the amount of money that was needed and that the 'payments' applied only to the two teeth that were extracted that day. Her husband Paul was with her & that too, was his understanding as well. So this is how she has found herself in this situation…Needing at least $4000 to get started and another $3000 to finish the process…a total of $7000.

Nicole Rixon, owner of Sweet Stamp Shop put together this benefit after finding out about this situation and before Julie Ranae knew it, it took flight! Because she is an event organizer by trade, she has taken on the job of organizing all of the blogs in this hop as her way of ‘working overtime’ for what she needs, the same as if she were able to work overtime at an outside job to pay for the work to be done.

It is the goal of all of these generous friends & sponsors to help make this situation more do-able for our friend so that she can share a brand new smile with all of us soon.

If there is anything you can do to help with a financial donation, there is a donation button ready for you to click. Any amount is appreciated and ALL DONATIONS will be eligible for prizes from our sponsor pool of over $2500.”

I hope you enjoyed your stop here on the hop! The next stop is the lovely and talented Julie Day's blog. Make sure you leave a comment here before you go so that you can have a chance at the amazing prizes up for grabs...and if you can, please make a donation so we can help bring back a new smile for our friend.

Thank you so much for stopping by,

*mwah*

Spooky Invitations

2011-10-05T11:08:00.002-04:00

Happy Wednesday!

I recently had a customer request invites for a small Halloween gathering.

I made several samples for them, and this was one of the the "rejects."

In an attempt to keep them mail-able and cost effective I like to offer a sample with no embellishments...this one was it.

Although they ended up choosing a different invite, I wanted to share this one because it was a favorite of mine.

Thanks for stopping by,

*mwah*

Denami Color Challenge

2011-10-03T06:00:00.001-04:00

Happy Monday friends!

Today's card is for the new color challenge that Denami is hosting.

And I was asked to choose the colors!!

Brace yourself, apparently I am not so good at this. *smile*

Golden yellow, charcoal, cream, brown and celery.

I used Denami's charcoal cardstock, chocolate cardstock, the Crown of Thorns, Small Pine Sprig, and Dropping You a Note stamps, Lime buttons, and Denami's chocolate ribbon.

To see lots of fun samples by the DT, check out the Denami Blog!

And if you play along be sure to link your project up to the blog for recognition!

Thanks for stopping by,

*mwah*

CAS-ual Friday loopy

2011-09-30T00:01:00.003-04:00

Get this. The school calls me at work yesterday and says my oldest has pink eye.

What the heck is pink eye?

(I'm thinking he got marker in his eye or something)

They tell me it's really conjunctivitis and is highly contagious.

WHAT? They want me to bring him HOME?

Are they serious?

I don't want any contagious diseases in my house, who are they kidding? He can stay there with all the other walking, talking petri dishes. And that's final.

*sigh*

Okay. I'll come get him.

Poor kid. 12 years old and can't run in the school Marathon today because he's contagious. And I have to take the day off from work. Poor me.

NOT!

So things are a little loopy around here, to say the least.

I am running around after him with a spray bottle of vinegar and a cloth, wiping everything he touches, telling him not to touch his eyes/face/nose every 15 seconds, and making him drink colloidal silver.

Which brings me to this week's CAS-ual Friday challenge...

Make loops of some sort on your project this week!

We were sponsored by the AWESOME ribboncarousel.com folks who make the coolest ribbon storage system on the planet!

I had a lot of fun with this challenge and made oodles of loops on my card!

I hope you'll play along with us and join in the loopy fun.

Now I have to get back to my son with pink eye and make sure he hasn't infected the rest of us yet. I don't personally care for the color pink. *wink*

Thanks for stopping by today,

*mwah*

For you

2011-09-29T00:01:00.012-04:00

I'm swamped again in Must-Be-Done things. Ugh.

But I couldn't resist the challenge that Paige offered up to use 3 border punches on one card.

This was a true challenge for me, but lots of fun too!

All stamps are WPlus9, inks are Amuse Studio and Fresh Ink, ribbon and pin are from my stash, edger die, CS, button, and PP are PTI, 2 other border punches are Martha Stewart.

Thanks for stopping by today,

*mwah*

Pumpkins and Jack-o-lanterns

2011-09-28T06:00:00.002-04:00

Today's post is all about the tiny jack-o-lantern stamp you see in the corner of my card.

Isn't it darling?

It's on sale this week for 10% off at Denami Designs!

Be sure to check out the samples that the DT created just for your inspiration at the Denami Blog.

SO many cute ideas!

I also used the large brushed pumpkin, a Happy Halloween sentiment, some Tangerine buttons, and a piece of PP from the Chandler variety pack.

Thanks for stopping by, have a good one!

*mwah*

Natural Beauty

2011-09-25T00:01:00.003-04:00

I'm keeping this brief.

You're only here for the pictures anyway!

(who has time for anything else?)

All stamps and dies by Verve, ink is Ranger Archival, CS and twill are PTI.

Thanks for stopping by,

*mwah*

Monochromatic CAS-ual Fridays

2011-09-23T00:01:00.000-04:00

How's your week been?

I'm ending my day with a parent/teacher conference so I KNOW I will be looking forward to the weekend. *smile*

But right now it's time for another CAS-ual Friday challenge!

This week's theme is Mostly Monochromatic.

Pick three shades of a color and add chocolate brown.

Simple and easy, right?

Green is a healthy, vibrant color and because we drink a lot of raw green smoothies in our house it was a clear choice for me!

And with this fabby flower BG stamp by Stampotique, and a matching sentiment...I was set!

Stampotique is sponsoring us this week and each designer was sent several stamps to work with. (I love this job!)

I was also inspired by their monochromatic green logo!

Cool, huh?

Keeping it clean and simple was the hard part for me this week.

I wanted to add multitudes of flowers for all those names on the BG stamp, but I restrained myself with three 2-toned cherry blossoms from Wild Orchid Crafts.

I hope you'll join us for this week's challenge. One of the highlights of my week is perusing all of your submissions and being inspired, so keep 'em coming!

Thanks for stopping by,

*mwah*

Birthday Blog Hop

2011-09-21T09:00:00.003-04:00

YAY!

Happy Wednesday, and HAPPY BIRTHDAY to Nami, the owner and stamp designer behind Denami Designs!

In her honor, we are having a birthday Blog Hop, so stick around because TWO amazing prize packages are up for grabs!

TWO lucky commenters will win all of Nami's favorite things. WOW. Now that is a prize package I wouldn't mind winning. *wink*

Here are the participants:

You have until September 23, 2011, 11:59 pm PST to leave comments on all the blogs to be eligible for the prize package.

I know that Nami likes animals and because she designed this adorable giraffe I thought it was appropriate. Denami is also still hosting the animal challenge, so it's a reminder to get your projects entered here before the deadline!

Full supplies shown below.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY Nami!

We are so lucky to be on your team and to be part of your creative journey!

Thanks for stopping by,

*mwah*

Giraffe	Decorative Flourish	Scroll	Thoughtful Greetings	Sky Blue Cardstock
White Cardstock	Black Cardstock	Brown Kraft Cardstock	Classic Ribbon Sampler	Sand Buttons

Birthday Party

2011-09-18T04:00:00.002-04:00

My youngest is headed to a birthday party for his classmate today.

The birthday girl is turning 8, and I wanted to make her a fun card but also something a bit more grown-up. She's new in the school, so he wasn't sure what she liked, but I thought brights would work, *fingers crossed*

I even stamped the inside! (and drew tiny purple flowers with a glitter pen.)

THEN...my youngest asked if he could make her a card too.

He loves to stamp with me and make cards, so I said yes and he got to work.

Before I show you what he made, let me tell you that he's only 6, and did everything by himself (except for the dispensing of glue).

He picked the papers, the colors, inked and stamped the stamp himself, did most of the punching (I helped with the border), and decided on the placement of each item.

He even took the photo on his own using my iphone.

Isn't this great?

I was so proud of him!

And when he was done he was pretty happy with it, saying, "It's good Mama, just like one of yours!"

*sniff sniff*

I'll leave you with a photo of my boys early this month.

Thanks for stopping by today!

Hope you have a good one,

*mwah*

Mini CAS-ual Friday

2011-09-16T00:01:00.001-04:00

I'm coming at you today with a set of super simple mini card for this week's CAS-ual Friday challenge!

Mini cards are so fun, and working with a smaller canvas gets my mojo flowing so I frequently make smaller cards in multiples.

ATC (Artist Trading Cards) used to be my "mini" canvas of choice, but mini cards are more practical and can be slipped into backpacks, lunchboxes, and under office doors with a smile too!

Can you see the Copic marker in this photo?

I put it in for size reference. Sometimes when looking at pictures of mini things, you can't really tell they are smaller without something to compare them to.

All stamps used on these are Practicing Creativity Designs. Love those dandelions. *sigh*

Our sponsor this week is

They have an amazing assortment of high-quality photopolymer stamps and various other crafty supplies. Check them out!

I hope you feel inspired to join us this week for the mini card challenge at CAS-ual Fridays.

Thanks for stopping by,

*mwah*

Friendship flags

2011-09-15T11:57:00.000-04:00

Hi everyone!

Wanted to post this card I made for a friend who loves plaid and gingham.

It's not easy to combine the two.

Gingham conjures up images of aprons and tablecloths and country farmhouses, while plaid always makes me think of Scotland and kilts and winter scarves!

BG was created by stamping two different gingham stamps in opposite directions in both grey and red. Sentiment and leafy branches by The Stamps Of Life. Flag PP is Basic Grey, and twill is May Arts.

Thanks for stopping by,

*mwah*

Apple thanks

2011-09-14T06:00:00.000-04:00

I'm popping in today with a thank you card featuring Denami's small apple stamp, which happens to be on sale this week!

I love pink lady apples.

They are my favorite flavor of apple, so I created this card in their honor.

Source: google.com via Tracy on Pinterest

Who says apples must be red, green, or yellow? *smile*

I stamped the apple outline several times and colored all but one in with Copics. Then I added simple designs. I paper pieced one and stamped it with versamark using the Decorative Flourish stamp. All the leaves are colored with a Spica Atyou glitter pen. The sentiment is one of my favorites from Denami, because I am thankful for many people in my life.

To see many different ways to use this adorable stamp, check out the Denami blog! The DT came up with some really great cards to share.

Thanks for stopping by, I hope you feel inspired today!

*mwah*

Fruit Salad

2011-09-11T06:00:00.005-04:00

9/11-We will never forget

Good morning friends.

I'm joining in the Denami Blog Hop today which is all about tasty treats!

You should have arrived from Suzanne's blog, but if you are lost just go to the Denami Blog to see a list of participants.

One of my favorite foods in the whole world is fresh fruit salad. *swoon*

I could eat it daily, and often do!

Many mornings this summer I have chopped up half a melon, a few plums and peaches, and tossed in some blueberries or raspberries and a sliced banana. With a glass of fresh squeezed orange juice it's the best breakfast ever!

Not only did I use a variety of fun fruit stamps from Denami, but I also used the rainbow stamp to help me make the bowl! After inking and stamping the last arc of the rainbow, I simply drew a tiny bottom and a curved top. I then created a vellum overlay to make it look as if it were a clear bowl.

So now that you've seen my Tasty Treat card, be sure to leave a comment because Denami is giving away TWO $20 gift certificates to TWO people who comment along the hop!

Next stop is Carol's blog and you are in for a treat (pun intended)!

Thanks so much for stopping by today, hope you have a good one.

*mwah*

Small Pineapple

Medium Citrus Slice

Small Cherries

Small Pear

Small Grapes

Rainbow

Thoughtful Greetings

Charcoal Cardstock

InLinkz.com

CAS-ual Friday Fall

2011-09-09T00:01:00.002-04:00

Wow.

My boys went back to school this week and it seems as if the planet has tilted and we've all been thrown for a loop.

Some crazy flooding weather here in upstate NY, the nuttiness of school-bus timetables, numerous school policy agreement forms to sign, our kitchen remodel...and I am so busy I can't seem to find time to breathe!

Oh, and did I mention our clothes dryer died last night? *sigh*

Anyway, it's FRIDAY and the weekend is almost here!

That means a new challenge at the CAS-ual Friday blog.

For this challenge we were to use paper-piecing on our fall-themed project.

Fun, right?

Our sponsor is Scraperfect, and we also have a guest girl friday temp working with us this week, Stacy Rodriguez!

I used one of my all-time favorite stamps for this card. Wintry Owls by Memory Box, and paper pieced the circles that make up the tree. Sentiment and Hatch grid stamps are from Practicing Creativity.

I hope you'll join us with your paper-pieced fall themed card because as much as I don't want to admit it, fall weather is on its way here in Western NY.

Thanks for stopping by,

*mwah*

Baby congrats

2011-09-05T06:00:00.002-04:00

Welcome.

Today I'm popping in with a sweet pastel baby card for a friend who doesn't know the sex of her baby yet. Greens and purples seem appropriate, although I usually go with orange in cases like this.

I made the BG paper with copic markers, and a few stamps. The white embossed image is a Decorative Flourish and the purple mini butterflies are just for fun!

Denami is holding an animal theme challenge so I wanted to include some on this card.

Giraffe, Polka Dot Elephant and Small Sheep were my choices, although I also colored and fussy cut a Tiny Turtle too. *chuckle* I just couldn't find a place to put him!

A simple congrats sentiment and some copic colored seam binding finished this card off.

Join us by linking your Denami animal themed card up to the Denami blog!

Thanks for stopping by, Have a great Labor Day!

*mwah*

Literacy Day

2011-09-02T00:01:00.001-04:00

Good Morning. Today's card is in honor of International Literacy Day (which was actually yesterday). The CAS-ual Friday challenge this week is to create a clean & simple card based on a book, but only using red, white, and black. Tricky, huh?

I based my card on one of my favorite books of all time: The Giving Tree by Shel Silverstein.

Come play along with us this week at CAS-ual Fridays and show us your CAS card based on a book!

Our sponsor is Paper & Such where you can find all sorts of crafty goodies.

The tree image on my card is from Wilson Designs Ride Away With Me, the apple is from Denami Designs, the sentiment is from PCD's Carved Love set.

Thanks for stopping by today,

*mwah*

CAS-ual Friday!

2011-08-26T00:01:00.001-04:00

It's Friday!

This has been a crazy week in our house, but school will be starting up in two weeks (Sept. 7) and I know things will get even crazier!

So who's up for a new CAS challenge at the CAS-ual Friday blog?

How about stickers? (I know, I know, but the new style of stickers are really quite awesome!)

I honestly had a blast playing with the stickers the DT was sent by our sponsor this week, SRM Stickers.

I couldn't resist using three different sized number sheets to create that fun BG on my card, and the sentiment is a sticker too! The edges of the stickers blended seamlessly onto my CS...look closely, you can see a few edges but not too many!

Pull out some stickers (you know you have some!) and join in on the fun this week at CAS-ual Fridays!

Hope to see you there,

*mwah*

Product spotlight

2011-08-24T05:47:00.000-04:00

Hey all!

I'm popping in today to share a product spotlight from Denami with you.

Aren't these colors fun? When I was playing around the other day I had navy blue, green and turquoise together but it needed something to lighten it up and apricot was just the thing!

This Solid Polka Dot Border is so versatile, wait until you see what the entire DT has done with it! Check out the blog to see more samples.

I also used the Contempo Thank You sentiment here because I love the font...it's different and catches my eye, especially when stamped in navy to match the stitching.

Thanks for stopping by today, I hope your week is going well!

*mwah*

(Almost) Wordless Sunday

2011-08-21T00:01:00.001-04:00

This card has been sitting in my draft posts for months now. I have no idea why. Maybe I was thinking of submitting it, but I clearly never got around to it, LOL!

Thanks for stopping by,

*mwah*

CAS-ual Friday!

2011-08-19T00:01:00.000-04:00

Well, well, well. Can you believe it's Friday already?

This week flew by for me and I feel like I've missed a few days somewhere.

Does that ever happen to you?

On with the show anyway!

This week's challenge at the CAS-ual Fridays blog is all about embossing. Heat embossing or dry embossing, you decide.

I went with heat embossing by using white e.p. on cream CS with a stamp set by The Stamps Of Life, Friends4Ever. I love those large viney leaves. And the tiny spray of flowers started out cream but I doused them with Glimmer Mist for color!

The Stamps of Life also happen to be our sponsor this week, so be sure to check out the site...lots of unique clear stamp sets!

Play along with us this week and link your project using some form of embossing to the blog for a chance to win!

SO glad you stopped by today, have a great weekend,

*mwah*

Mini Cards blog hop

2011-08-14T03:00:00.006-04:00

Welcome!

I'm joining in the fun today with the Denami Design mini cards Blog Hop!

I get to be the lucky first stop (can you say pressure?!), but for a list of all participants, please see the Denami blog.

Because Denami makes so many cute tiny stamps, this was the perfect opportunity to let them shine.

I made a set of six mini cards, 2 1/8 x 2 1/8 and bundled them all together in a tiny clear boutique box.

Can you believe I used 14 different stamps on these mini cards? Yep.

And because these cards are so small, it was easy to make them for several different occasions.

Once packaged together in the boutique box, they make a sweet little gift for a friend, neighbor, or teacher.

Secret time: I actually made two sets of these, because I wanted to keep some for myself! I plan on tucking one tiny card in my son's lunchbox come Monday! *wink*

Remember, Denami is giving away TWO gift certificates to TWO people who comment along the hop, so be sure and leave a comment on each post!

Your next stop on this hop is the lovely and talented Amber!

Thanks for stopping by, a list of supplies used is below.

*mwah*

CAS-ual Friday

2011-08-12T00:01:00.002-04:00

Okay.

Be honest here friends.

Is this a HOT MESS of a card?

I was rather pleased with it originally, but upon further inspection, began having second thoughts.

Then I showed it to my 6 year old who promptly told me it was

"Very good Mom, but why is it so messy at the bottom?"

*sigh*

It does look messy.

Instead of sponging the ink on the embossed image I went with stippling.

Clearly that wasn't such a good idea.

Never-the-less, I am posting it as my CAS-ual Friday challenge card today, in all its messy glory.

We are teaming up with the Clean and Simple Stamping sketch challenge this week...

And are sponsored by:

Come play along if you like a sketch challenge, or even if you don't (hey, that's why it's a challenge)! *grin*

And feel free to leave constructive criticisms...I can take the heat!

Thanks for stopping by,

*mwah*

Love & Miss you

2011-08-10T00:01:00.010-04:00

Hello everyone!

How's your summer going?

I'm swamped and chaotically busy, but so happy for all the warm weather. *smile*

It's time for a Denami Product spotlight so today's card focuses on the sweet rainbow stamp.

It's simple, but oh so cute.

And for one week only the rainbow is 10% off in the Denami store!

This stamp is not only fun to color but it's also easy to paper piece like I did here.

I used sentiments from the Heartfelt Greetings and Assorted Greetings sets, and a perfect pink button to finish off the card.

Be sure to check out all the yummy samples that the DT has for you on display at the Denami Blog...you won't want to miss all the inspiration using this fun stamp!

Thanks for stopping by,

*mwah*

CAS-ual Fridays!

2011-08-05T00:01:00.010-04:00

Comin' atcha today with a new CAS-ual Friday challenge!

And I'll be honest and admit that this was truly a challenge for me.

1. Glitter is not my thing.

2. I really don't care for glitter

3. Glitter and I? Nah, not so much.

BUT,

with that said,

I have a ton of it!

(In tiny bags that Sparkle & Sprinkle sends me as free samples when I place an e.p. order.)

My first task was deciding what to do with these glue dots that the GLUE DOTS company so graciously sent all of us. (can you tell they are the sponsor this week? *grin*)

Once I knew I wanted to use my Tim Holtz mini crown mask, my second challenge was deciding on what colors of glitter to actually use!

I think I went overboard...

*grin*

Add in the glimmer mist and this card is in the running for Miss Glitter America! *groan*

You just HAVE to check out what the rest of the DT did...

I'm so lucky to work with such talented ladies.

Join us for some glittery glue dot fun this week!

See you on the flip side,

*mwah*