Happy Monday

Okay, maybe I’m exaggerating a little bit…it wasn’t exactly a “happy monday“. I was so tired last night, I went up to bed at 8:30! Unfortunately, sleep didn’t come to me until 12:30. I was not too happy about this, and it showed this morning. I’m generally not a morning person, so being around me when I don’t sleep well/ don’t get enough sleep, is not so fun. It also didn’t help that I had a fabulous weekend and wasn’t ready to go back to work. Why do the weekends go by so quickly?! Anyways, I went into work and kept very, very busy. It’s always nice to have lots of things to do- makes the days go by so much faster.

Tonight I went to a movie and dinner with Ginny. Yes, I do spend a lot of time with her– if you really knew her, you would know why! Her personality is so fun, she can make me laugh even when I’m in my most grumpy mood. (Yes, I can be a moody person. I’m trying to work on that.) I’m hoping that having a “girls night” so early in the week will not affect me….it might be too late though, I’m already looking forward to the weekend! I’m planning on lots of cardmaking– I can’t wait!
Above is a card that I made this past weekend. Let me tell you, the picture really doesn’t do it justice. I think this is one of my most favorite cards. It is so simple, and yet it’s stunning. (Yes, I am tooting my own horn- it’s that good!) I am so in love with rhinestones right now, it’s dangerous. If I could get away with it, I would probably put them on every card I make! Speaking of rhinestones, does anyone know where I can get a ton for a good price? or even some nice ones?
One of the things I do first on Monday morning is print of the latest sketch @ 2S4Y. I’m still trying to figure out what I’m going to do this week. Hopefully I have time to do it!
I will post more soon! I still have a few more cards from this weekend that need posting. I also have this CUTE baby card that I made last night. I am SO excited to show you guys! I think it’s the nicest baby card I have ever made! I know, so much suspense…. ;-)

Day of Crafting

Yesterday, I had Ginny over for a fun day of stamping & cardmaking. Of course, there were lots of laughs, talking, snacks, music and movies too! She brought her suitcase of amazing crafting supplies, and we had a blast! Sadly, the first few hours I wasn’t very inspired, and didn’t get much accomplished. Towards the end of our 10 hrs. of cardmaking, I was on a roll and didn’t want to stop! (Sleepy eyes and knowing that you have to wake up early can really hinder things…) I made some fun Valentines cards using some of DeNami’s new chickie stamps. When I first saw their chickies, I wasn’t too excited, but those little guys can really grow on you! They have quite an assortment of them– Easter, birthday, Valentines, Christmas, etc…
I really love the way these cards turned out. The paisley papers are so fun! (These are also from DeNami Design) It’s hard to tell from the pictures, but I used some “fun fluff” on the chickies to make them fluffy. Too cute! The first card, I used my Cricut Expression to make the “L-O-V-E” letters. I cut them on dark paper, and used some brown glitter on top. I think you will be seeing more of this–I LOVE the effect! It definitely is time consuming, but the end result is so amazing. I won’t be spending money on those expensive glitter letter anymore!! Side note: I cannot get enough glitter!! Even though it’s a pain to get off when it’s on your face, hands, clothes and hairline, the way it takes a card to the next level is worth all the mess.
Have you started working on Valentine cards? I NEVER make any, but these stamps were just too cute to pass up, and I really wanted to express my love to those around me this year. I have some more cards to post, but I think I’ll do it a little at a time…..who knows when, but it WILL happen!

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Color Throwdown #25

I liked Laura’s sketch so much, I wanted to have another whirl at it! I made this card with a particular friend in mind. These are her colors, and I know she will really appreciate it. I can’t wait to give it to her! I had a hard time deciding which card to submit, but after I got the opinions of my family, I decided to submit the first card. Hopefully I made the right choice! I follow several different crafting blogs, and these colors are here. I have wanted to participate on this blog for a while, so I’m so glad that this card fits the colors! These colors are the same as Kristina’s color challenge last week…I knew I bought extra paper for a reason!

Gift Card Tin

I was browsing Dawn’s blog, and I saw her cute gift card tin. I still have a few more (Christmas!) gifts to give, and one of them was a gift card. I ♥ Dawn’s tin, but these are the colors that come to mind when I think of my friend. I think I’m going to have to make more of these- so easy, and yet you can personalize it and change it up. My sister said they would make good favors….I just might have to do that sometime! If you try this out, post the link so I can take a look!

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2 Sketches 4 You- Laura’s Sketch #17

Okay, I have a confession to make…..I’m addicted to 2 Sketches 4 You! I ♥ their sketches, love seeing all the different takes, and Laura and Kazan are absolutely amazing! As soon as I saw this weeks sketch, I got all these ideas in my head. I knew that I wanted to use my Cricut, and I had this great robins egg blue colored paper that was calling my name. I wasn’t completely thrilled with the card until I added the rhinestones. I really think it made the card “pop” to it’s fullest potential.

Color Challenge #37

This week Kristina was a little late in posting her challenge…but that made me happy! It’s usually hard for me to find time to do a card in the middle of the week, but with the extended deadline, I was able to participate! Here’s my card with this weeks Color Challenge. This definitely was a little challenging for me- these aren’t my normal colors. After seeing all the GORGEOUS cards from last weeks challenge, I was itching to participate again. I was so bummed that I didn’t get a chance to work with the pinks, green and white. Those are MY colors! I have to say, it was just as fun looking through the submissions….and a lot less mess to clean up afterwards! ;-) I’m hoping to have a chance to play with these colors again before the deadline comes. Can’t wait to see what everyone comes up with!

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2 Sketches 4 You- Kazan’s Sketch #17

I’m so glad that the snow has finally melted- makes me feel like I have a life again! Yesterday was my first day back at work since before Christmas. It was a nice break, but it went so quickly! During my break, I was at a creative standstill. I wasn’t inspired, and plus the craft area was a DISASTER. Since then, it has been clean- it’s so beautiful! I have 3 whole tables to let my creative juices flow….space and crafting are such a great combo.

Well, here’s my take on Kazan’s sketch for this week. I was originally going to copy the sketch exactly, but I felt like doing a horizontal card. I found some fun grass like material, so I thought it would go perfectly with the card. All of these stamps came out from DeNami Design last spring. I fell in love with the bunnies and veggies- so fun! I’m excited to start playing around with more spring/ Valentine and Easter stamps. Hopefully I’ll get a chance to post more this week!

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2S4Y- Kazan’s Sketch #16

Yay! I have a card to post for 2S4Y this week! I really wanted to do Laura’s sketch last week, but I just didn’t have the time. Since we are still snowed in, there was no excuse for me not getting a card done this week. In fact, I was so determined to do a card today, that I waiting for them to post it this morning!

Lately, sleep has not been very restful. I don’t know if it has to do with the strong winds or me hoping to wake up to no more snow. Yes, I agree it is beautiful, but it needs to go away! Alas, I cannot go to yet another party because of it. :( I was so excited to go to Ginny’s party, but the foot of snow is preventing that from happening.
Today I’m planning on doing some baking- take a few more people off of the Christmas list. I so badly wanted to go shopping today, but again, that is not happening. So, for my friends reading this: you will be getting New Years presents this year!
Hope you all stay warm. It’s Cooooooold outside!

Gifts

Yay! Finally got some semi-decent pictures of my gifts on here. The lighting is still a little off, but you can still see some of the damask on the paper. If you know me, you know that I LOVE hot pink- this wrapping paper is very me. Another thing I love is floral ribbon…adding ribbon to a gift makes it “complete” in my eyes. I was originally just planning on doing white ribbon this year, but I thought the green looked really festive.

Alas, I still have lots of shopping to do, but I’m stuck at home until some of the snow melts. It is starting to get a little sunny, so I’m hoping the snow melts QUICKLY! I really wanted to greet my friend at the airport, but it’s not looking too promising right now. It’s funny, all the surrounding cities are okay to drive in, but mine is a sheet of ice. Driving home from work yesterday was not a joyride.

Being stranded has made me lazy. I don’t really want to do anything. I need to clean up my room and get ready for the day- it is 11:11, and I’m still in my pj’s! Maybe I should do that now…..

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2 Sketches 4 You- Kazan’s Sketch #15

I made this card on Tuesday, but was too busy to scan it in, and then our internet was down yesterday. I’m just glad that I was able to post it before the deadline! This weeks sketch was amazing, and the gallery is FULL of awesome takes on Kazan’s sketch. This week my friend, Ginny, took part in all the fun! :) I’m so glad that I finally have a friend that likes scrapbooking and stamping too! We are talking about having a crafting night- definitely LOTS of talking, laughing, junk food, and fabulous cards will come out of this evening. Hopefully we can make this happen sooner than later….
Hope everyone has a great weekend! I still have lots of online Christmas shopping to do- hopefully the internet cooperates!
Yesterday I stamped for 12 hours! I’m working on class cards- this upcoming season is going to be top notch! Today I still have some more cards to make, but it won’t be nearly as grueling as yesterday. However, I was able to catch up on some tv and movies while I stamped. I watched Uptown Girls, V for Vendetta, The Game Plant, The Interpreter, 2 episodes of Heroes and an episode of Monk. Needless to say, my eyes were VERY tired last night!
Oh, one more thing. We have snow in Washington! It snowed a LOT last night, and we still have some outside. I think it’s beautiful, but it really can be inconvenient at times. I absolutely HATE driving in it, so I’m hoping it goes away before tomorrow.
Paper: White, Black, Red, Lime
Other: Crystal Lacquer, Red ribbon, Emerald ribbon