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Damask Love

If you have checked out my blog recently, you can see that I just can’t get enough of this set! It’s so gorgeous, and also elegant! Dawn did an amazing job designing these damask images. They are so stunning!
This card is a 2 in 1. I followed the 2 Sketches 4 You sketch, and I also incorporated Kristina’s color challenge! Rarely do I do this, and even more rarely do I like the outcome! I surprised myself with this card- I actually like the end result!
Looking at the card, you would have never guessed that I was rummaging through boxes of scraps to try to find grey cardstock. I came up with nothing! I ended up cutting some striped paper we had…it just so happened to have some grey in the design! I’ll have to show you a picture- I was so proud of myself for being resourceful! :) This is my very first time using pompoms on a card. I saw they were featured on the PaperTrey website, and I wanted to join in on the fun. I got some white pompoms, so hopefully I’ll get a chance to work with it soon…

I’m so glad I was able to finally have time to make a card. Hopefully I will have more time in the near future and post more!

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Snow, Sun & Stamping

The weather has been CRAZY! First it was snowing, then it was sunny, and now it’s snowing again! I don’t understand this weird weather! I cannot wait until Spring- I love seeing flowers bloom, the sun beaming down in all its glory, and also wearing flipflops & sunglasses. I think those are some of my most favorite things ever! You know when it’s sunny and you see that car with the music blasting, the person wearing the big sunglasses with the window down dancing to the music? Yeah, that’s me! :) I know, I’m a dork….I always tell my friends at least I’m a stylish, cute one!
Okay, moving along….I surprised myself and created lots today! I think after my busy week, I need some “me” time. I don’t know who I am going to give any of these cards to, but at least I’ll have them handy for when I need them. What do YOU do with your cards? Do you have a giant stash, like me? Do you sell yours on Etsy? I still haven’t gotten around to opening a Paypal account yet. I know it doesn’t take that long, I have just been feeling a little lazy. I know once I do it, and sell something, I’ll wonder why I didn’t do it a long time ago. I guess I need motivation. Have you been selling a lot? I guess I’m wondering if people really buy on Etsy…..

I know this color combo is different for me, but I actually like it! At the beginning, this card was plain, but then I added the buttons and felt like the card was complete. This card was so fun to make….I actually made five others just like it! I was thinking about posting it on Etsy, and personalizing the initial for the buyer. Do you think that would sell? I need feedback….

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Cupcake Challenge #58

This PaperTrey damask set is so fun to use! (Take a look at my card from yesterday.) This card was based off of Taylor’s Cupcake Challenge. I was going to do a cute card, but I just couldn’t resist not playing with these stamps again. :) I have a feeling that you’ll be seeing a lot more of this set in the weeks to come….

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2 Sketches 4 You- Kazan’s Sketch #21

I can’t believe that I was able to work on this sketch! Lately I have been swamped at work, so when I get home, all I want to do is sleep! I worked extra hours this week-hours that I would have spent crafting. I’m not complaining though- I’m glad that it’s so busy at work…plus, since I haven’t felt too creative, I probably would have just gotten frustrated with myself. Moving onto the card…I used my new PaperTrey papers and damask stamp set. (This is my first time getting to play with them!) I don’t think I will ever get tired of polka dots, scallops and rhinestones. I’m trying to remember what my old cards used to look like- all I’m coming up with is B-O-R-I-N-G! :) I LOVED this sketch, and couldn’t decide how I wanted to use it. I decided on flipping the sketch upside down- I think it’s fun how easily you can change up the feel of a card just by rotating or flipping! That’s the beauty of creativity!

Hope you enjoy! I can’t wait to see what the Fab Five and the COTW are going to be- there are so many great entries this week!
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Saturday Stamping

I just couldn’t resist not trying Kristina’s color challenge again. I wasn’t completely thrilled with my other card, so here’s my other take. I really like this card- I got to use my new PaperTrey stamps! Pair it with scallops and the buttons, and it’s just about perfect. I’ll be posting more pictures soon…I’m stamping with Ginny, so I’m hoping I’ll have lots more to share.

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Color Challenege #43

Wow, it’s been forever since I have participated in one of Kristina’s challenges. The past few have been really hard for me…I know they are supposed to stretch you, but I just couldn’t make them work. Plus, I wasn’t too motivated to really try since Kristina had taken the round up down due to her busy schedule. (It was my goal to get up there someday. Yes, it may sound sad, but in my mind that would just be an amazing honor. The next thing better than that would being published in a mag!)

When I saw the colors this morning, I got so excited! It’s a good thing I like these colors- I was getting frustrated with how my things were turning out. I made something before this “just a note” card, but it is NOT going up on the blog. In fact, I just wanted to throw it away after I saw the end result. Isn’t it funny how a card can look so great in your head, but when it comes to executing it, it can turn out so bad?!
Like my previous post, I’m using my new PaperTrey papers. I just can’t get enough of these polka dots. In fact, I just ordered some more! I have barely used any of mine, but I know I’m going to! On Saturday I’m planning a stamping day with Ginny- as usual, lots of talking, glitter, food and movies! I’m really excited because she is bringing her acrylic blocks! I’ll finally be able to use my new stamp set! :) Now I’m just hoping my creativity will start to come back before then!
It’s late, and I’m exhausted. Hopefully I’ll be able to get more cards up here soon!
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New Products

Don’t you just love this color combo? I just got my first PaperTrey order in, and I couldn’t wait to play with all my new papers! I got the cardstock sampler, Bitty Dots paper sampler, buttons, my first clear stamp set, and some other goodies. I was most excited about the buttons and Bitty Dots papers. Aren’t these papers just too cute for words? I already know that I’m going to have to order another pack, and I’m planning on getting some more stamp sets. (Might be a good idea if I get some acrylic blocks first. I can’t even play with my new set yet!)

This card was based off of Lulu’s bonus sketch @ 2 Sketches 4 You. Be sure to check it out!
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Hello Friend

As much as I love technology, there is nothing that can replace a handmade card. Quite a few of my friends are going through hard times, so I thought I would make some “just because” cards. Even with Facebook, Email, Twitter, etc., there is something about receiving a handwritten note. I have gotten a couple books of postage stamps (before they raise the prices AGAIN!), and am going to make a conscience effort to send more notes this year. 

You can probably tell by now, but I LOVE LOVE LOVE these stamps! At first I didn’t care for the curly dove, but now I just can’t get enough! I think these stamps are my new stand-bys.
Before I forget, be sure to check out my Splitcoast gallery. It’s all the same cards as I post on my blog, but you can see them at a glance. I’ll get some more up soon- still trying to figure out the ins and outs of the site. Do any of you have galleries on SCS? If so, send me the link! I’d love to check out your work!
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2 Sketches 4 You- Laura’s Sketch #20

I know that I said I have been going through a “creative slump”, but I just couldn’t resist at least trying Laura’s sketch this week. (Can you say WOW?!) Of course, there was the mental debate about what stamps I should try to use….I have such a hard time making decisions! In the end, the adorable DeNami Design baby stamps won. I love the onesie, and the “Baby” circle is so fun. I love these colors together~ plus they are so different than the normal baby pastel colors.

Hope you enjoy! As usual, can’t wait to see what you ladies come up with this week!

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Easter Chickies

Here is a Easter card that I made using the new DeNami Design chickies. This card is super easy to make, but it’s really cheerful and is sure to bring a smile to the receiver. I love cards like these!

Today I spent a little time in my crafting area- I think I’m going through a creative slump. I have been spending a lot of time stamping, so maybe it’s time a take a little break. I’ll still be browsing blogs and poking around my new SplitCoast Stampers account…maybe that will inspire me.
Have you gone through a creative slump recently? What do you do in your “free time”? My mom has been knitting a lot recently, and I’m thinking about taking it up again. I just went to a new yarn store in the area, and I didn’t realize how many different kinds of yarns there were! I tell ya, I have way too many interests.