just wanted to say...

first attempt for the hero arts thank you card challenge (i plan on having another go at this one:).
both stamps used are hero arts; sparkle clear: just wanted (sentiment) and the poinsettia and birds design block (embossed clear on the red cardstock (hard to see in the pic)).

supplies used:
k&co. classic k mckenna mat pad
ek nostalgiques floral stick pins
silhouette (oval cutout)
archiver's cardstock
hero arts poinsettia and birds design block, sparkle clear: just wanted
yours truly card base
glue dots
pop dots
versa mark ink
ranger clear embossing powder
archival ink sepia

first mobile post

let's see if this works!

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hero arts sketch challenge

card made using monday's sketch from the hero arts blog. basic grey and hero arts make for a great card;)


supplies used:
hero arts simple messages stamp
basic grey mellow papers & paper flowers
yours truly card base
fancy pants ribbon
some random flowers and buttons
silhouette used for diecuts

mini album

my first (completed) mini album for my mother-in-law's birthday present... definitely didn't want to give this away!! haha. i had a lot of fun making it and i was surprised at how good it came out;) i am the best at procrastinating, and i was putting this one together right up until we left for PA. sheesh:)

click on the photo to see it larger and to see pages individually on my flickr.

supplies used:
basic grey sultry collection
heidi grace bouquet decorative pins
imaginisce crocheted blossoms
american crafts remarks; whistlestop
target dollar bin stamps
office depot date stamp
bo bunny bodacious brads; wild berry
hero arts gems (flowers)
random buttons
bazzill floss and stitching templates
7 gypsies 97% complete tags
my mind's eye bohemia bliss transparent flower
mark richards gems
making memories garden party blossoms and buttons
staples
office depot binder rings
chipboard
we r memory keepers page protectors (cut to desired size)

one last giveaway...

... kath at all that glitter is having a giveaway. check it out here:)

flip ultra camcorder...

...GIVEAWAY! go here! now!

p.s. i'm home now... expect a lot of posts soon!

another great giveaway!

sheetload shortcuts is having a great giveaway on their blog of a package of their frosted card bases... go here to enter! and check out their products here!

p.s. once i get home (i'm in pa for xmas), i promise to post some crafty goodness... i couldn't post much since some were presents and i didn't want someone to see;)

a HUGE giveaway!

worth $200 (and a second giveaway for letterpress blocks! how cool!)!! go over to daily art muse and sign-up! you have until 8pm est to do this... so go! hurry!

the death of polaroid film

polaroid stops making film dec 31. this saddens me. go here and let's get them to keep making polaroid film!

just dropping in...

to post a photo for you guys...



lucky, i am, indeed.

fabric giveaway!

check out three peas in a pod... they have joined with hip fabric to giveaway some awesome fabric! check out the store; there are some delicious fabrics there!

candy container

here is a container i dolled up to go with the journal. i filled it with peppermint bark since that is one of kelly's favorite candies and they are in season right now, so they aren't hard to find;)

supplies used:

pm container (hobby lobby)
sei poppy papers and flower embellishment
bazzill paper
ribbon
silhouette (circles and scalloped circles)
some random birthday stamp, probably hero arts if i had to guess
wonder tape

christmas cards

so, i only have 40 xmas cards to make this year;) does anyone want to do a card swap?

29 days of giveaways

a really talented, super cute lady, chrysti, is having 29 days of giveaways here on her blog. go take a look, the first giveaway looks awesome!

birthday present

oh, and look what i finally got in the mail yesterday...

my birthday present from my husband! isn't he the best?!?!
i am so excited. i've already downloaded the program that i can use to cut things i design in illustrator and gave it a whirl this morning with great success.
weeeeee!

happy holidays acrylic card

thought up this card before bed the other night and had to get up to find my notebook so i wouldn't forget. don't you hate when that happens?? haha.

you really must see it larger... it's hard to make out. duh, it's clear;)

supplies used:
stamps: penny black; holidays, inkadinkado; snowflake
paper: mm fa la la; skinny stripe; bazzill; lily pad, clover leaf dots, archiver's; red
adhesive: pop dots, tombo; vellum adhesive
ink: versacolor; black, stazon opaque; cotton white, colorbox chalk; chestnut roan
acrylic: grafix; clear craft plastic

address labels

since deer are so cool this year, i decided to design the address labels for our xmas cards:

of course, that isn't our names or our address, but you get the picture. i really like the look of square address labels. really, i just get tired of the same ol' rectangle;)

anywho, if you are interested in some (either like these or you have an idea for a custom design), let me know and i'll see what i can do. i love graphic design.

j o y

joy letters for christmas. hopefully johnny will get the mantle up soon... these would look great there!

supplies used:
white wood letters (michaels)
paper: k&co. peppermint twist pack
diecuts: k&co. peppermint twist
sandpaper
popdots
mod podge

teal and green journal.

i made this journal for my friend's bday... i hope she likes it!

supplies used:
chipboard
paper: sei poppy; string bikini, rattan, bazzil; simon, lilypad, generic white cardstock
mcgill 3" tab punch
mod podge
zutter
various ribbon
adobe illustrator (for lined pages)
wondertape