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Color Cue Challenge #3

Friday greetings!

Today I have lots of exciting things planned- so excited to start off my day! Have lots of cleaning that needs to be done…but then the fun begins! I get to finally meet a Twitter/ blog friend today. I have loved getting to know this girlie and I’m so stoked that we get to meet! We’ll be meeting at a brand new scrapbook store! Yippee! Of course, I’m going to be mixing in a tad bit of business while I’m there- hoping this store will start carrying some DeNami products. :) After all of this, I’m going to a hot pot party. Now, I don’t know exactly how it works….I just know that my friends will be there and I’m told there will be lots of food!
I know that I mentioned I was having lack of creativity. Now, honestly, I wasn’t lying! I sat in my studio for two hours trying to come up with the last card. It was such a simple card- I can’t believe it took that long! Last night when I saw Dawn’s Color Cue Challenge and just *had* to try my hand at creating something. These are definitely not my “go-to” colors but I had to give it a shot. ;) Can I just say that I love Dawn’s stamps even more now that I have my Copics? So much fun to color and shade!
In closing, I want you all to know that I filmed my first tutorial. Don’t get too excited, it’s not that great. Last night I tried editing and that was a complete disaster. I’m using my mom’s video camera so I’m still learning the ins and outs of it. Next step: finding the disk the camera came with so I make it a file my computer can read! Eventually I will get it up. ;)
Have a great rest of the day, girlies! Hope this card inspired you!

Stamps: Woodgrain Silhouettes Additions (WPlus9), Funky Foliage (WPlus9), Polka Dot Basics

Paper: White, Summer Sunrise, Smokey Shadow

Other: Melon Berry grosgrain ribbon, twine, Pastel Boutique Buttons, paper piercer, corner rounder, Copics

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Lost Creativity

Hi there!

It’s been a few days since I posted but it feels like a week! I have to admit, I feel guilty when I don’t post….I think there is something wrong with me. I know there are blogs that I visit daily where I’m super disappointed when they haven’t posted for a few days. (Yes, I know I must try to have a life.) I don’t know if anyone visits me that frequently- if you do, I’m so sorry I haven’t posted!
These past few days I have been majorly lacking creativity. Since I made 40+ cards in two weeks (in addition to working), I have been semi burnt out and my creativity has officially flown the coup. I hate when this happens! I really need some creativity again- there are lots more projects that need to be created! I have a sneaking suspicion July will be here in the blink of an eye, and I really am hoping to be on top of my game and have everything finished by then.
This card is my attempt at trying to create something new. I am so in love with Dawn’s new sets, but I just can’t seem to do them justice! I had a million ideas when I saw the previews and now they have dissipated into thin air. :( I think I may be in need of some time away from stamps, ribbons and buttons. *gasp*
Thanks for stopping by! Hey, if you do visit me often, I’d love for you to leave a comment. :) I still go through days when I wonder if anyone reads my blog…..
Stamps: Woodgrain Silhouettes (WPlus9), Woodgrain Silhouettes Additions (WPlus9)
Paper: White, Brown Kraft, Spring Moss, Hawaiian Shores
Ink: Vintage Sepia, Hawaiian Shores, Fresh Snow, Tea Dye Duo
Other:Turquoise grosgrain ribbon, Marvy 2″ scallop circle punch, clear rhinestone, Copics, SU! scallop border punch
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2 Sketches 4 You- Kazan’s Sketch #50

Hey there, girlies!
I’m so excited, I got my new WPlus9 stamp sets!!! I bought the Woodgrain Silhouettes bundle– couldn’t pass up the savings and also all those gorgeous designs! Everytime I get one of Dawn’s new sets, I always seem to have a million card ideas floating in my mind. However, I set them all aside because I really wanted to play along with Kazan’s Sketch! :)
This particular card is very simple in design- I took the sketch very literally (a rare occurrence). I decided to go with the light pink, cream and kraft color combo- it’s so soft and perfect for a Mother’s Day card! After I stamped my background in light pink and white I felt like it was still lacking something. After playing around for a little bit, I decided that it needed glitter….lots and lots of glitter. I used my Essential Glue Pad and went to town. Love the end result!
Thanks for stopping by! Hope you were inspired!
Stamps: Woodgrain Silhouettes (WPlus9), Woodgrain Silhouettes Additions (WPlus9), Dots Background
Paper: White, Brown Kraft, Sweet Blush
Ink: Vintage Sepia, Essential Glue Pad, Sweet Blush, Tea Dye Duo
Other: Ivory grosgrain ribbon, Strawberry Freeze glitter, pearls, Marvy Scallop Oval punches
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Whimsy Flowers

Hello!

Hope you had a fabulous weekend! I was so happy that it was sunny and semi-warm! I actually got outside and walked with my sister- a fairly rare occurrence! With my allergies and the pesky dogs around, I don’t like to venture out too much. However, since it was so beautiful, I just couldn’t help myself. :)
Well, I’ve been at it again…been making my own patterned paper. I just can’t help myself! There is something therapeutic about coloring- I just love it. I can’t wait to color when I get my Copics tomorrow! *happy dance* I know there is definitely going to be a learning curve- don’t expect any Copic projects in the near future!
I have gotten a request for a tutorial on how I do my coloring, so I’ll try to tackle that in the near future. I brought out the video camera for the very first time but couldn’t figure out how to do the power cord! (By now you must know that I can be ditzy sometimes) Once I figure that out and how to do my set-up, I’ll be filming a couple tutorials. I’m very camera shy, so you should all be warned! :)
Thanks for stopping by and for all the sweet comments recently. LOVE reading them!
Stamps: Truly Appreciated (Hero Arts), Key to my Heart
Paper: White, Brown Kraft, Dark Chocolate, Summer Sunrise
Ink: Vintage Sepia, Tea Dye Duo
Other: Red grosgrain ribbon, green rhinestones, Marvy Scallop Rectangle punches
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Plaid Tree

As promised, I’m back with a new card. I couldn’t resist breaking out my Critters from the ‘Burbs stamp set again- I’m so in love with this tree! This time around I decided I’d do a pink plaid/ rhinestone tree. Isn’t it cute?! I got a bunch of Eskimo Kisses paper around Christmas but never got around to using it that much. Since I’m *trying* to go through some of my overlooked items, I decided I would bring it out again. :)
Do you have any fun plans for the weekend? Mine is pretty low-key, which I’m super happy about. Got some stamping planned and I have a movie date with a girlfriend. Yay for girl time! The older I get the more effort it is to purposely plan to get together with friends. I don’t know how my days get full so quickly! I think I just have too many interests/ hobbies….
Thanks for stopping by! Hope you were inspired!
Stamps: Critters In The ‘Burbs (Lawn Fawn), Dots Background
Paper: White, Brown Kraft, Dark Chocolate, Bitty Dots Basics, Eskimo Kisses
Ink: Vintage Sepia, Aqua Mist, Ripe Avocado, Tea Dye Duo
Other: Spellbinders Label Four dies, Ivory grosgrain ribbon, button, twine, pink rhinestones

I’m On Cue!

Hey there, girlies!
Just wanted to share some exciting news….Dawn recently began hosting these awesome color challenges. I know I’ve said it before but I just love this girl. She is so incredibly talented and her stamp line is a-m-a-z-i-n-g! Anyhow, she just announced the seven who were “On Cue” with the colors and I made the list! Not only that, I made her website! (Spotlight on the graphic slider!)
When I found out the news I squealed in delight. Such an honor and a huge privilege! Thank you so much, Dawn!
Thanks for sharing in my joy. Had to share the news and what better people than my crafty friends! :) I’ll be back a little later with a new card….
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Embellish Parties Color Challenge

It’s that time again- time for a new Embellish Color Challenge! This time I’m excited (and proud) to announce that DeNami Design is sponsoring this week’s challenge. You all know that I’m a HUGE Embellish fan- love everything that Ashley does on that site!
For this challenge, we were to use red, white, black and kraft along with the theme of parties. This can be graduation, birthday, baby, etc…. These colors really struck me as elegant so I decided to use the Decorative Crest stamp. One think I love about this particular image- you can easily color it in and/ or add glitter to make it even more special. For this card I used the amazing Ruby Red glitter. Love this stuff! Oh yes, and did you see the Black grosgrain ribbon? You can get 50 yards for only $16! Yup, I have it in every color. :)
I hope that you’ll take some time to particiate in this challenge. If you’re feeling even more ambitious, feel free to use a DeNami image along with a button, and enter it in the DeNami Button Challenge! You could win a $30 gift certificate along with a spot on the Fabulous 3 Spotlight!
Thanks for stopping by, girlies! Hope you were inspired!
Ink: Onyx Black, Tea Dye Duo

Leafy Swirls

Thanks goodness it’s Thursday! This week has been super long. Today was filled with lots of unpleasant shopping cart troubles at work and then on top of that, my computer was acting up. I’m a firm believer that things should work right…all the time. :) I was so happy to leave for the weekend knowing that almost everything got fixed!
Some of you visit the DeNami blog, so you have already seen this. However, quite a few of my “regulars” haven’t. ;) I am so in love with this color combination and those swirls! This is such an easy card to whip up and you can easily switch it out for other sentiments in the Assorted Greeting stamp set. (One of my favorites!)
I’ll back back tomorrow with a new card- super excited about this one! Let’s just say it’s bringing two of my favorite sites together. *wink wink*
Ink: Vintage Sepia, Spring Moss, Aqua Mist
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Rhinestone Flowers

Happy Wednesday!
Today I have a bright & cheery Spring card to share. I actually made this one a few weeks back but never got around to posting it. Seriously, I have a ton of cards you all have never seen (and some you will never see!). There are those (who shall remain nameless) who call me a card snob. In other words, I’m super picky about what I post to my blog and the DeNami Design blog. If the color is atrocious or the card isn’t made well, I won’t post it! :)
This week my little brothers are attending a kids track camp. Oh my word, so cute seeing these little kids running around the track and doing their little stretches! Today they did hurdles, which was a sight to see. I just love seeing my little brothers have a good time- can’t beat that they are exercising at the same time!
It looks like I’ll be attending the Colorado Springs stamp show in August. I’m so excited to meet Laura Davis and Michele Gross– some of my favorite blog and Twitter friends! If you’re in the area, I’d love for you to stop by (and let me know with a comment!).
Have a great rest of the day! Hope you were inspired!

Stamps: Everyday Button Bits, Dots Background, Flower by Hero Arts
Paper: White, New Leaf, Hibiscus Burst, Raspberry Fizz
Ink: Vintage Sepia, Cherry Pink
Other: pink stitched ribbon, Fiskars Upper Crest border punch, corner rounder, pink rhinestones

Egg Decorating

Happy day after Easter! As you know, this year was my very first time decorating Easter eggs. Yes, I had gone 22 years without doing this. It was super fun, especially since I did it with some awesome friends. :) 
There were a total of six different color dyes: pink, green, purple, blue, red and yellow. I was super bummed that the pink wasn’t a good pink. :( The blue, red, green and yellow dyed very evenly but the purple and pink ended up splotchy somehow.
Here is my sister (and Ginny!) measuring the vinegar and water for the dye. Oh my word, that night I couldn’t read or follow instructions. Thank goodness my sister is good at that type of stuff!
A glance at some of the eggs. I *tried* doing polka dots but they didn’t turn out very well. I had originally planned on doing close ups of my eggs, but they were very far from perfect. Next year I’m going to do a little research before I attempt decorating again…..
Do you see that funny looking egg? Yup, I did that one! The egg kit had these funny eyes, hair and mouths so I had to do a funny one. Definitely far from pretty, pink or posh! LOL 
Did you dye eggs this year? If so, I’d love to see your pics! Just leave a comment and I’ll make my way over to your blog! :)