{ Just Smile }

I want to apologize for not being around lately. The past three weeks have been a bit of a roller coaster ride. Between all the things I have been going through with my Mom and going camping, well I have not had the time or the desire to create. But I REALLY do promise that this will change. I have some news to share with you all in a few days...gotta come back to find out what it is! heehee...

Anyway, I thought I would share a creation with you all tonight. This was a card that I made for a monthly swap I am doing with an online friend of mine. We were to use one of our favorite stamps. I love this penguin set and have not used it in a LONG time, so I pull this one out. Nothing too adventurous, but I liked it.




















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{ Fishy Thank You }

Someone really needs to come up with a list of post titles for me. Mine are really lame!

Yup, me again! Thought I would pop in tonight as I work all day tomorrow and won't make it back online until Sunday or Monday.

I really like how this card turned out. But you know what? This was NOT at all what it originally started as. I was setting out to make a masculine card for a swap I am doing with an online stamping friend of mine. I found this colored image in my big book of images and was planning on making something masculine with it. Well, this is no way near masculine. But, I still like it. Needless to say, I had to make another card. I will be back with that one later and a story to go along with it! Let's just say it involves Evil Rudy(my beagle puppy)!! I also got to use a new nestie set that I bought at our garage sale at Nancy's a few weeks ago.

Thanks for stoppin' by and have a great weekend!

{ Yes! I am still alive! }

Good evening everyone. Guess what? I actually took some photos of some creations...AND? I actually stamped tonight too! And yes. I really am alive. I have not been feeling like craft blogging for sometime now. I have been blogging, just not here. My book blog has been getting lots of attention! I will try and make an effort to post more...no promises, but I will try!


Here is a creation I made well over a month ago. I had bought this new Fancy Tags set from Nestabilities. I loved it, but when I actually pulled it out to create something? I was at a loss. So I stuck with something fairly simple. I really like how it turned out. I still am not sure whatelse to do with this one. Anyone else made anything with this set? I would love to see your creations and get some ideas.

Well, I am off to read before bed. If you are still with me...thanks! I will try and make it back soon with another creation.

{ Wish upon a star }

Just a quick post this morning before I head off to the shower.

Here is a card I made for my Niece's 10th bday last month. She is a HUGH Soccer fan. Pretty much eats/breathes/lives soccer...from what we understand. I did not have any soccer images so went searching. Since they went to Disneyland Paris this summer, I thought I would use this image...

I printed off two images and cut out the soccer ball and glittered it up and then popped it up on some foam dots. I also tried leaving a strip of un-embossed cs on the background layer to stamp my sentiment on. I am quite happy with the way this one turned out!

Off to my shower, do a bit of shopping today and then off to lunch with my MIL & FIL.

Thanks for stoppin' by today...

{ Happiness is... }

...definitely not this weather!! UGH! Okay...now it is gone, but this morning and most of the day it was snowing...yet again! Luckily it has warmed up so much over the past week that it did not stick around for long. I am really hoping that if anymore moisture arrives that it comes as rain...hopefully!

Thought I would share another new creation with ya. This one was done as a bday card for my friend Dianne and was also my take on MojoMonday # 77. I love these little skunks from The Angel Company. I don't use them enough!

I managed to create some cards over the weekend. I have a binder FULL of colored images that I REALLY need to use up. I have vowed to not color any new images until I use up at least half of my colored stock...which will take me awhile. You really have no idea how many I have...REALLY!! I received some new TGF images a few weeks ago and colored all 5 of the new The Wild Things images. So I used the same sketch and made 5 cards, plus made a bday card for my nephew and one more that is almost done. Yup...that's right! 7 cards in one weekend! That is pretty impressive considering I have not done any creating in weeks! I will admit that I do like most of them...however, there were a few that I was not overly thrilled with. I will let you be the judge when I get them posted.

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{ Some Old Mojo }

Just thought I would do a quick post before I head off to bed. I was just loading some new photos up on my computer and I have a lot to share...for a change. But one at a time!Not sure I love this card, but I do love the image. This was an image that I stamped off of Merlie at our January Calgal night. I just love this little guy...not sure what company he is from. This sketch is MojoMonday #28...an older one. I had not pulled out any of my background stamps in awhile and decided to use my favorite one...Sanded.



Well off to bed...hopefully I can get some rest!



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{ In need of some crafty time! }

How about you? I am in desperate need. It is a good thing that I am heading off to the Pantry tomorrow night for our monthly Calgal gathering!! I should hopefully have some new stuff to show off soon. I have been playing with my Copics quite a bit lately and plan to do some more tomorrow night...since I will be surrounded by Copic pros! ;0) But I am also planning to play with the Hello Kitty cartridge to work on some loot bag prezzies for my youngest daughters bday party coming up next weekend. So stay tuned for that!

Just a quickie for ya tonight. This was a card I made for MojoMonday #69. This was an image that I borrowed from Nancy during one of our Calgal gatherings. Is this not the best? I might have to borrow some more now that I have my Copics to play with! Okay...I know this one is a bit bright...a little out of my normal color scheme...but I actually quite like this one! Then again...Julee's sketches always help!

My youngest came home from school today feeling quite lousy...she did not go to ballet tonight. It is a good thing there is no school tomorrow. Here's hoping she will be better to go to her make-up class for ballet on Saturday.

Have a great weekend! Oh and don't forget...signups for the February Aloha RAK Group and also for my January Christmas Card Challenge!!

{ Happy 88th! }

Just noticed that I have not posted in a few days...tisk tisk.

Okay one quick post before I head off to bed.

Not sure if you saw this post on Ila's blog by Tina(owner of HighHopes Stamps). Turns out her Grandfather is turning 88 and asked if anyone would like to make him a special bday card. I thought that is cool...then proceeded to forget about it. Then I saw this card made by the incredibly talented Ila! So I thought...I must do this! So here is my card. This photo really is not the best...it does look much better in real life...honest! ;0) This was a good challenge. I always have a hard time with masculine cards, but I quite like how this one turns out. I do believe that I used another one of Julee's sketches for my inspiration. I really need to start writing these things down so I know what I did when I write these blog posts!

I sure do hope that Tina's Grandfather does not get freaked out by all the cards coming from around the world from complete strangers. I would love to see his face!

Well, I am off to bed. When the kids came home from school today, I took a step and have done something nasty to my back. I am really hoping it is better in the morning!! It is one of those...can't stand up straight kinda things. I tried a hot bath, but it is still killing me! Okay enough of my whining...off to bed I go. Be sure to come back on Thursday...got I big Challenge reveal for ya'll! ;0)

{Mojo Monday Entry}

Sorry for the less than creative title! But here it is. This is my entry for this weeks MojoMonday and the first offical sketch for the new blog. Okay...I was not too sure about this one. I knew right away when I saw the sketch that I wanted to use more of my Fairiest of them All DP, but then the for main image? I decided to go with the rub-ons. This is only the 3rd time in my life that I have used rub-ons. I was not too sure at first, but now...I think I like this one. I added some blue around the cloud to make it come out a bit more. And unfortunately, I only have one size of the oval nesties, so my sentiment oval is little smaller than I had wanted. Okay enough picking it apart. Hope you like it.

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{ Playin' with my new toys }

I was able to make a few cards yesterday with all my new loot! So I thought I would work on Jen's LCWC #11. I used some of my new DP and embellishments. Not 100% sold on this one, but I think it is okay. I do love those snowflakes though! I also used my new Snowdots Cuttlebug folder that I picked up from Littlec's.



Tomorrow is the big day for my oldest to have some dental surgery done. Not looking forward to it, but hoping all goes well. They are putting her under for 60-70mins and doing a bunch of work. She has been having nightmares for the past week and lastnight she was waking up every 1 1/2- 2hrs! She told Daddy that she thinks she is just scared about tomorrow. Poor thing.

Well, I am off to work on this months class project before I head off to work.



Thanks for stoppin' by and have a great day!

{ Two Challenges in One! }

When one is busy...you do two challenges in one! This month for our CalGal Challenge, Allison challenged us to make a Snowman card. And I also wanted to play with Jen's LCWC #9. Although, looking back at the challenge now...I see that I missed the second part of the challenge, which was to use buttons!! Oh well. I love this little snowman(retired TAC). It is a very simple image, but so cute!

On another note...I got my van back tonight!! Woohoo!!! You have no idea how happy I am right now!! Of course I am $840 poorer now, but I have my van back!!

Okay...I am off to have a strawberry daiquiri with hubby now. ;0)
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{Fevers, Candy winnings and RAK's}

How's that for a creative title? Sorry, not feeling so creative today. It was a looooonnnnnggggg night. Our oldest was sick with a fever lastnight and she does not deal with fevers well...at all! Some of you may have this same problem. Anytime she has a fever we know we are in for an interesting experience. She usually is hard to control. She tends to act very strange. Lots of confusion, uttering jibberish and crying. And lastnight was no exception. She even had some uncontrolable shaking which freaked her and me out too! She said she was having falling dreams all night too...which did not help either. But she is better today. Although, I did just give her some more Advil...the fever is starting to return, but not too bad at this point. Just a lazy day in our house today.

Okay onto better stuffs...

Thought it was high time to show off some of the Candy winnings and RAK's I have received over the past few weeks.

This first one is from my friend Catherine. I had sent Catherine a card a few weeks ago and this was what she sent to me! I have seen some of these necklaces on her blog, but now I have one of my own. Although, my girls seem to have stolen it! Thanks again, Catherine. :0)

This next one is actually my August Aloha RAK from Teri. Not only did she include this awesome card and Cuttlebug folder, but check out the cute altered mint container! So cute. Thanks again, Teri!

And now onto all my recent candy winnings! First off was my challenge win over at Jen's blog for her store LittleC's. I won this adoreable High Hopes stamp. Thanks again, Jen!

Then I was lucky enough to be picked by Dawn for this cute camping set by SUI. I have not opened this one yet, but hope to maybe later this week. Thanks again Dawn for picking my name!! :0)

And lastly, I was lucky enough to win one of the random draws over at SCS for the Verve Anni-Verve-sary Challenge. I won my choice of a $15 set. This was my choice. As you can see, I have used the sentiment, but have not played any further yet...yet. I am hoping to play with this one this week too! Thanks again, Julee!

And now I will leave you with a little creation of mine from last week. I finally decided to try out one of those cute little circle Nestie cards I have seen everyone doing. And I also used my first EVER rub-on! Yup...that's right. Finally! It came out a little off center, but I really like the final result.

Hope everyone has a great day and thanks for stoppin' by and listening to my looonnnggg ramblings today. :0)

{Happiness is knowing you}

Really it is! You wouldn't know it by my lack of posting lately though...sorry. It has just been crazy busy and I have been stressed and just not feeling the mojo...at all!! Between work, school, ballet, cheerleading and now...car troubles. Let's just say I have not been feeling much like stamping. Don't get me wrong...I want to, but I am just not feeling it. Hopefully this weekend I can find some time and energy. ;0)

Anyway, here is a creation I did awhile back and forgot to post...at least I don't think I posted it...if I did...well just pretend you haven't seen it before. ;0) Nothing spectacular, but it's cute.

I will try and take some pics this weekend of some RAKs that I have received lately and a few new creations I made last week.

Thanks for stoppin' by and stickin' with me. :0)

{ Yes...I am still alive! }

Sorry everyone! We did make it back from camping...it's just been busy around here. I was working and then hubby's lastday of holidays on Sunday we took the kids to Calaway Park for the last time this season. Then yesterday I decided to go through the kids clothes to see what we need to buy for school...which starts in 1 week!! Then I decided to clean their rooms! Why? I have no idea!! 6 hours later I was done both rooms and then 2 hours after that we were done cleaning up the playroom downstairs! What a job...but it is all clean now. I decided to take everything out of their rooms and put all the toys...accept for stuffed animals and dressup clothes...down in the basement. I was getting sick and tired of having 'stuff' in everyroom of the house. Hopefully this will help to keep the mess...at least most of it...in the basement, where I only have to see it when I go down to stamp! Nothing new to show off right now, so here is an old one that I have not posted yet...

This one was for the Color Throwdown #2 and I also used Mojo Monday Sketch #47. Simple, but I think it turned out okay. Now...if I can get the camera to work I will take a pic of a newer creation and get that posted for ya tomorrow.

I will leave you with the only good shot we got on the last camping trip. Of course the only 1 nice day we had we for got the camera and the fact that the darn thing is not working!! Don't you just love cameras...when they work!! Anyway here is a pic of El trying to stay warm under the towel, while her sister is busy making a big trench in the sand. I actually spent more time in the water this day even though it was rather chilly. But I guess with the air temp being lower the water didn't feel all that bad. Okay...it was still cold, but I guess it could have been worse. ;0)

{ Lovin' Sydney...}

Just a quick post before Idol starts. ;0) Here is a new creation using an image that my friend...and new mommy...Charlene sent me. I am so luvin' this little guy. I also used some great DP that Charlene had found at a local dollar store...love this paper!

Have a great night all!

{ Gel card...should have been a puddle card! }

I know...I am getting a bit sarcastic with the rain comments now.
Here is the card that I did with my group of ladies for June. We made a gel card. I just love this SU set for these gel cards...so fun. I wanted to use Primas on these but did not have enough for everyone, so I used my daisy punch...which has been neglected since I bought it!!

I also wanted to share this great RAK I received from Dottie this week. This was a thank you for the Challenge she won recently. Thanks again Dottie for the images and hope you are having fun with all the new Disney goodies!!Well, I am off to work soon. Hope you all have a great day!

{ Happiness }

I actually did some stamping yesterday. I have a project to get done for my stamp class next week. This is the first prototype, but not the one we will do. I have been struggling a bit with this one. I need an easy sketch for the cards so that the ladies can all get the project done within a few hours and not be here all night long!! ;0)

I really like this template for the box though. A big thank you to Rochelle for the great tutorial. I think I may make a bunch of these as gifts...for who? No idea, but I am sure I can find someone. ;0)

Happy Sunday!

{ You're invited }

Here is a quick Bday invite I put together for youngest daughter. Let's just say that my cuttlebug has gotten a good workout this past week. Between 11 of these invites, 31 Valentines cards for my youngest and 18 Valentines for my oldest. I am waiting for my B plates to snap at any moment!!

These are just a postcard type with all the party info on the back. I used a couple of retired SU sets for these...Birthday Balloons and Dot Invitation. Pink is her favorite color, so she quite liked them. :0)

{ Another Weekend Sketch Challenge complete! }

I managed to get a bit of stampin' done yesterday. Not only did I work on a Beates' Weekend Sketch Challenge, but I also got one of my own New Years Challenges done. I decided that I want to do 4-6 Christmas cards each month, so that I don't have a ton to do at the end of the year again! So low and behold...here is my first Christmas card of 2008...and it's only January!! I know...I am probably the only one in blogland working on Christmas cards, but it's a start! ;0)

This one is done using another image that I swiped off of Shannon, during one of our Calgal gatherings. I believe this is a High Hopes image. I just luv this one! I am thinkin' I might have to get this one on my next High Hopes order. I also used the Verve Visual set and snowflake brads that I won from Toni. And also the DP was from a stack that I won from Cindy! And I used my new Nestabilities!! Okay the cardstock, ribbon and ink were mine. ;0) Thanks ladies...see I am putting it all to great use!!

Hope everyone is having a great weekend. It has been a pretty lazy one here. The girls are on the mend. The weather turned a bit chilly and snowy here, so it is a good weekend to stay indoors and stamp!!

Be back tomorrow with another Pink Cat Studio creation I did this weekend. :0)