Misc.

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Adorable Owls

Hello there!
It’s the third Wednesday of the month- time for the product spotlight over on the DeNami Design blog! I just love this day! Seeing so many cards using the same stamps- a stampers dream to get inspiration using stamps they have, or been eyeing! This month we are featuring the adorable Owls stamp set. Owls have been around for quite some time, but I never saw any that I truly liked. I was beyond thrilled when I saw how cute these little ones were. On this card, I paired the owls up with lots of brand new goodies. (Scroll below for the complete supply list.)
Be sure to hop fly by the DeNami blog and take a look at the other fabulous DT samples. As always, I’d love to hear your thoughts on my card! :)
Thanks for stopping by my blog. Have a great rest of the day!

Paper: White, Brown Kraft, Sweet Blush, Dark Chocolate (PTI)
Ink: Vintage Sepia, Sweet Blush (PTI)

Other: Pink rhinestones, Copics, EK Success scallop border

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O Happy Day


Hello there!

I hope you’ve been having a great weekend. As usual, I’ve been staying busy. I was finally able to semi-straighten my craft studio. Oh goodness, has it gotten bad. I’m dreading getting the vacuum out and straightening the stamps. Since I’ve been creating so much lately, I’ve been super terrible at putting them back. I need someone to come and clean/ straighten all of them!

It’s been a little while since I pulled out my Papertrey stamps out. I wanted to do something fresh and fun and thought I’d bring out Turning A New Leaf. I just love these leaves! I used my new Big Scallop Square LG dies. It wasn’t too long ago when I didn’t have any Spellbinder dies. Now, I have so many, I forget which ones I have! :)

I must share with the world my news- I’ve finished the BIG CHA display that I have been working on! I honestly wasn’t sure if I could pull it off….10 brand new boards= approximately 150 newly created/ designed cards. Lots of cards didn’t “make the cut” – I wanted to only bring you the very best. I’m excited (and NERVOUS) about them making their debut at the CHA SuperShow. For those who can’t make it to the DeNami Design booth at that show, don’t worry! It’ll be going around to the rest of the shows this year!

Thanks for stopping by and letting me share my good news. Now that I’ve completed this mighty big task, I’ll be able to (hopefully) post more often to my blog and create for publication calls again! Really looking forward to that….

Stamps: Polka Dot Basics, Turning A New Leaf, Round & Round (PTI)
Paper: White, Berry Sorbet, Simply Chartreuse, Dark Chocolate (PTI)
Ink: Vintage Sepia, Versamark, Tea Dye Duo (PTI)

Other: Spellbinders Big Scallop Square LG dies, Hawaiian Shores grosgrain ribbon (PTI), button, twine

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Love Rosebuds

Hello there!

How are my blog followers today? Today is another perfect day in Washington. I am so lovin’ this gorgeous weather and the sunshine! One of my favorite things to do on sunny days is go driving with my sunglasses on, windows rolled down and music up high. :)
Today’s card is super fresh and pretty. I’ve posted cards in this past with the Leafy Vine. This stamp is versatile and uber fun to color. I added some pretty rosebuds from the Rosevine Flower stamp set, colored and then glittered them. Quick and easy!
With CHA just a mere two weeks away, I am almost finished with all the last minute details. I’m getting super excited about seeing my blog friends!! If you’ll be at the SuperShow, be sure to stop by the DeNami Design booth- we are the first one you see when you walk through the doors! We will have 3 fun Make-N-Takes, hundreds of brand new card samples and of course, some fabulous demonstrations by Nami (owner/designer). you’ll want to be sure to bring your camera and wear comfy shoes- it’s a HUGE show and the last thing you need are sore feet. ;)
This card is dedicated to all my blog followers….I truly value you spending time with me! Wishing you lots of love and happiness today!

It’s My Birthday!

Hello, sweet blog friends!
Can you guess what day it is??? Yup, it’s my BIRTHDAY! Anyone (who doesn’t already know) want to guess how old I am?? Hint: I’m a fairly young crafter….I can’t wait to hear your guesses. :)
Since I almost always post cards to my blog, I thought I’d take a break on my birthday and post some pictures. Remember when I mentioned I was going with my sister to get her graduation pictures taken? (Click here for original post) Our friend, Kara, is extremely talented at photography and offered to take pictures for my sister. In addition to those, she took a few of me! Here are some of my favorites from the shoot… (I had to narrow it down from 300+!!)
(I’m on the left…my sis is on the right)
Didn’t the pictures turn out great? Like I said, Kara is amazingly talented behind the camera. For a look at more of her pictures, or to book an appointment (in WA state), visit her Facebook page: HangItPhotgraphy.
I wish she could take all our holiday/ everyday/ misc pictures! I’m already thinking of the next time she can shoot with us. :)
Thanks for spending a little time with me today!
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Tropical Drinks

Happy Monday!
I hope you all had a great weekend! It was another GORGEOUS weekend here in Washington, and I was able to enjoy it for a little bit. Yesterday I went and enjoyed some yummy Coldstone (banana ice cream, Heath pieces and chocolate chips). SOOO bad for me, but it was oh so good!
With Summer being in full force, I just had to share a fun, vibrant card. You all know I’m busy working on the new CHA boards for DeNami Design. Well, here’s a sneak peek at one of the cards. (Don’t worry, between my blog and the DeNami blog, you’ll see lots of them!) I just love these colors together- Magenta, Lime, Chocolate Brown and the new Leaf Green. Lately I have been using the Harlequin Border a lot. It’s always fun to bring out an “older” stamp and give it new life. :)
Just a reminder, tomorrow is the last day to enter my EK Success birthday giveaway! If you haven’t had a chance to enter yet, be sure to do so soon! Remember, if you aren’t into punches (gasp!), you can give them as gifts! :)

Thanks for stopping by my blog! Hope you have a great Monday!

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2 Sketches 4 You- Laura’s Sketch #55

Hello there!

This week while I was doing my usual blog hopping, I was taken aback by Laura’s Sketch #55. I really love the look of this sketch- probably because it’s so versatile! Even though I’m crazy busy, I just had to make time to play along.
Have I mentioned that I love these new Jack O’Lanterns from DeNami Design? I honestly could make dozens of cards with these little guys. For this card I stuck to the sketch pretty literally. I wanted to stick with more neutral colors, since that’s what I tend to think of when I think of Halloween.
Is anyone else excited about the huge release set to premiere tomorrow at DeNami Design? In case you missed the news, there are 55 brand new images + lots of fabulous new accessories. Mark your calendars for 9AM, PST- that’s when they will be up for sale on the website! Also, be sure to stop by the DeNami blog for your chance at three different giveaways!
Thanks for stopping by, sweet friends! Have a fabulous day!
Paper: Cream, Brown Kraft, Simply Chartreuse, Dark Chocolate (PTI)
Ink: Vintage Sepia, Tea Dye Duo (PTI)
Other: Quickie Glue Pen, Extra Fine glitter, Summer Sunrise grosgrain ribbon (PTI), button, twine, paper piercer, corner rounder
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Owl Always Be Your Friend

Happy Saturday!
I am SO excited to share today’s card. It features brand new DeNami Design images that will release on July 1st. We have been working very hard on this new collection, and we are thrilled that it’s almost time for them to release! If you’ve been following the DeNami blog, you’ve seen some of the great designs coming your way. Is anyone else excited?
Today we’re featuring the new Apples & Pears. Who knew that fruit could make a person so happy? I have created many, many cards with these images, but I can’t reveal them all yet. ;) For this card I wanted to bring together the apples with the owls. Owls have been quite popular in the stamping world, but I never got into them because I didn’t find any I liked. Boy was I excited when I saw these little guys! They are so adorable and whimsical!
Be sure to stop by the DeNami Design blog for a look at more samples with these stamps. Each of the design team members will be contributing to different collections- there are some really fab cards in the next few days!
Thanks for spending some time with me. In case you missed my June Ramblings post, I posted it a few days ago. Hope you’ll check it out!

June Ramblings

It’s time for my June Ramblings! I was sad that I didn’t have a card to share (all of them are for sneak peeks!) but then I remembered I was due for my next ramblings post. :) Without further ado, here’s another peek into my personal life…..
I haven’t been to the gym in weeks, and I really feel it. With all of these countdowns to CHA on different blogs, I’m starting to freak out. All of my extra time and energy have been going to the new DeNami Design display cards. Hoping I can finish soon!
  • Went to Florida for the first time last week. Not at all what I expected it to be like. Hopefully I can visit again and actually spend time with my blog friends and hopefully it won’t rain EVERYDAY I’m there!
  • I have come to the conclusion that I may live in Washington forever. After visiting many, many states, I realize that Washington is the place for me.
  • I have typed up 40 blog posts so far in June. Between my blog and the DeNami Design blog, that’s a TON of writing.
  • Loving Jillian’s new show, Losing It, a lot. I need her to kick me into gear. Still got 15+ pounds to lose before I’m at my goal. :(
  • I’ve lost 45 pounds since I was at my heaviest. Mentally I still have the “fat girl” image in my head and wonder if it will always be there.
  • Bought my first pair of shorts in 6+ years.
  • I’m not fond of Country music. The only exception is Taylor Swift- that’s probably because it has a lot of Pop flavor in it.
  • Some people say I have really tiny feet. I say they are perfect for me. Size: 6½
  • I’m super excited about the new DeNami Design July 1st release!
If you’re new to my blog, you’ll probably notice that this was VERY random. That’s what I love about my rambling posts…it’s a real look at me. My close friends know that I can move from one subject to the next in the blink of an eye…must be that creativity running through my brain. :) 
If this post inspired you to do your own ramblings post, be sure to let me know! I’d love to check it out! Lots of my friends have jumped in on these and I LOVE it! 
Thanks for stopping by my blog today! Have a great Thurday!
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Elegant Flourish

Good morning!
It’s been a crazy couple days since I’ve been home. I jumped right back into work and have been going non-stop since. Got almost caught up on 5 days worth of work, but now I’m moving all my energy towards the new release/ sneak peeks and classes. If you haven’t checked out the sneak peeks on the DeNami Design blog yet, be sure to do so! There are some really great images in this new collection!
Today’s card features some beautiful and elegant images. These designs are so beautiful and classic- you don’t have to worry about them “going out of style”. I used one of my favorites, Decorative Flourish, to create the background- super easy! I then added touches of Crystal Lacquer and sprinkled on some Aquamarine and Bronze glitter.
Here is a picture of Naomi and I at the StampFest show this past weekend. The girlie is so much fun (and funny!). I was so happy that I finally got to meet her!
I’m also SUPER happy that I got to meet fellow DeNami DT member, Ayana! Seriously, if we lived closer I’m sure we would be getting together to stamp often! Ayana is such a sweetheart and boy is she talented! Be sure to stop by her awesome blog!

That’s all for me today. Thanks so much for stopping by! In the next few days I’m crazy busy, but I hope to get a few blog posts in. :) Until next time…..

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DeNami Theme Challenge #2

Hello there, sweet friends!

It’s the 20th of the month which means it’s time for a new DeNami Design challenge! This time around it’s a theme, and the theme is Summer or Tropical! Since I rarely create anything tropical, I thought it would be fun to go this route. (Remember, I’m all about a challenge and changing things up!)
For this card I brought out the popular Surfboard Trio. It’s been a few years since I played with it- I forgot how fun it was to use! When I think of Summer or tropical, I always think of bright and happy colors. What better color combo then pinks, greens, yellows and a touch of brown? LOVE them! I love them so much I created 15+ cards in this color scheme. :)
Before I close, I wanted to mention that I got to meet the SWEET Naomi! This girlie is an absolute doll and oh so energetic! I totally clicked with her- seriously would have loved spending the day with her! Be sure to stop by her blog- her posts make me laugh, and she’s uber talented too! :)
Hope you enjoyed today’s card! I hope you’ll stop by the sunny DeNami blog and take a look at the amazing samples by the design team! We’d also love for you to participate in the challenge- there’s a $25 DeNami gift certificate up for grabs!
Paper: White, Dark Chocolate, Simply Chartreuse, Raspberry Fizz (PTI)

Other: Hot Pink grosgrain ribbon, Lime Boutique Button, Quickie Glue Pen, Extra Fine glitter, twine