April Ramblings

Since my March Ramblings were a hit, I decided that I would do it every month. Just another warning, this is very random and you may regret wasting time reading this.

  • This month I have created well over 60 cards/ projects. Yes, it is insane and yes, I am almost out of new ideas.
  • Two weeks ago I bought my first Copics and somehow I have already accumulated 30+.
  • Do not have any pants that truly fit me. All of them are too big but I don’t want to spend more money on clothes because I’m hoping to loose more weight.
  • I have hit a weight plateau and don’t like it. Guessing it doesn’t help that I have taken to drinking Diet Coke again.
  • I discovered I may be directionally challenged.
  • The past few months have been amazing in my crafting endeavors. I was featured on the CARDS blog, got a card picked up for the August issue of CARDS and was featured on the WPlus9 website. Hoping I can accomplish even bigger things in the months to come!
  • Taco Time is my favorite “fast food” place. I could eat it everyday, no joke.
  • Got my first speeding ticket this month. Still kicking myself for it.
  • Realized that everyone in my old “group” has gotten engaged or married, except me. Not exactly sure how I feel about this.
  • Seriously have loved answering questions on my formspring account. I still can’t believe that people want to know about lil ‘ol me!

Okay, now I’d love to see YOUR random list. If you post one, be sure to leave me a comment so I can check it out! One of my readers did it last month and it was SO fun to read! I hope more of you do it. *hint hint*

Safari Animals

Happy Wednesday!

I’m so glad that we are almost to the weekend! This week has been quite busy and I’m looking forward to sleeping in. :)
Over on the DeNami Design blog, the DT members have all created cards featuring the Safari Animals stamp set. Oh my goodness, you will not believe some of these cards….amazing, to say the least. Never in a million years would I have dreamed that the same set could be used in SO many different ways!
For my card I took the Christmas Truck, cut the tree out and created my own little transport vehicle for the elephant. Okay, it wasn’t quite big enough for BOTH of the elephants…However, I thought with the one of the ground it was fitting for him to have the hello in a thought bubble. Almost like “Umm…hello? Have you forgotten about me?” Just another tiny peek at my personality. LOL
Well, I’d like to urge you to check out the DeNami blog today. LOTS of exciting things happening…..2S4Y sketch sponsored by DeNami Design, fun new theme challenge posted, and then of course, we have today’s featured product post!
Thanks for stopping by today! Hope you were inspired!
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DeNami Theme Challenge #1

Good morning!

Today I’m excited to be bring you a card based off of this week’s challenge on the DeNami Design blog. Since spring is in full bloom (pun intended), we thought it’d be fun to see YOUR Spring creations. This particular challenge is different than our other ones- you are not required to use a DeNami stamp. However, you know we love it when you do! ;) For all the details on the DeNami Theme Challenge, click here.
I have been loving the moss, aqua and white colors recently. I created a large array of cards and projects with this color combination, which was super fun. Can you guess where they will be debuting? Yup, the CHA SuperShow! I know I have said this before, but I’m really excited about this new display we are working on. If you are attending the show, you won’t want to forget your camera!
I hope that you’ll participate in this challenge! The Fabulous 3 receive a cute looking badge for their blogs….my friend (and fellow DeNami DT member), Michele, calls them blog tiaras. So cute!
Thanks for stopping by! Hope you were inspired!
Paper: White, Aqua Mist, Spring Moss
Ink: Vintage Sepia, Aqua Mist, Spring Moss, Tea Dye Duo
Other: Aqua Boutique Buttons
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Bo Bunny Hello

Hi there!

As most of you know, I’m a huge rubber stamper….not much for cardmaking or scrapbooking. Because I like to create my own patterned papers, I don’t usually buy pre-printed papers at scrapbook stores. Okay, there are a few exceptions. A few months back I bought some adorable deer paper but have no idea how I’m going to use it. I just like to look at it. :)
While I was at ScrapVille the other day (see my review here), I just had to pick up some of the BoBunny Love Bandit papers. They were so flippin’ adorable, I just couldn’t resist! I just love the sweet colors and the cute animals! The pretty scallop shape and the cute patterned paper were from the 12 x 12 cut outs page. One thing I don’t like about this paper, everything about it is adorable and I just about died when I had to cut my shape and couldn’t use the other side of the paper. Guess I’ll have to buy a couple more sheets. ;)
I hope your Monday goes well! Lots of work to be done, so I better run. Thanks for stopping by. Hope you were inspired!
Stamps: Small Solid Button, Truly Appreciated (Hero Arts)
Paper: Smokey Shadow, Bo Bunny Love Bandit
Ink: Smoky Grey
Other: clear rhinestones, Copic markers, Ocean Tides & Spring Moss grosgrain ribbon
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Compose A Card Challenge #9

Hello!
I’m excited that I was able to find time to play along with Becky’s Compose A Card challenge this time around. I have admired the entries from afar and thought I should join in on the fun!
This challenge was super fun- I just love mixing patterned papers and using different colors! I was going to *try* to do some sewing on this card but when I got the sewing machine out, I realized it wasn’t threaded! It’s been many, many years since I have sewn so I decided it would be best to wait until I knew how to do it properly. ;) I have a feeling that if I did it myself, I would have broke it or ruined my card!
I hope you’ve been having a great weekend. I can’t believe tomorrow it’s time to go back to work. Seriously, how does the weekends go by so quickly?!
Thanks for stopping by, dear friends! Hope you were inspired!
Stamps: Mega Mixed Messages
Paper: Cream, Brown Kraft, Summer Sunrise, Dark Chocolate, Bitty Box Basics, Bitty Dot Basics
Ink: Vintage Sepia, Tea Dye Duo
Other: SU! scallop border punch, twine, Sand Boutique Buttons, Berry Sorbet grosgrain ribbon
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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