elephant pocket card

card made for the latest challenge on the hero arts blog; pockets.
the polka dot paper with the brad pulls out to reveal the recipient's message!

supplies used:
patterned paper: fancy pants
cardstock: bazzill, archiver's
buttons: basic grey
stamps: hero arts
die cuts (card, flowers): silhouette
ink: versacolor
brad: doodlebug
other: twine, sewing machine, thread

this year- a free online mini class

photo courtesy of shimelle

shimelle is hosting a FREE online class here on her website. you don't have to sign up or anything, just visit her blog for downloads, ideas and even a giveaway! go here for details about the class and to start in on the fun!

zoobie giveaway!

i never grew up is having THE CUTEST giveaway here. i've never heard of zoobies before, but oh my! how adorable! check them out here.

thanks tree

card made for this week's hero arts challenge using layers. i tried using up some scraps from my stash, so i haven't a clue what products i used.
hero arts stamps: clear design trees, birds and messages used.

journaling cards- free download!

i've decided to put up my journaling cards for download. if you do download them, please leave a comment on this post. also, let me know if you have any problems downloading them, etc. for this is my first time doing this.

here is a preview...

click on photo to download.

9 journaling cards with a camera, plate/fork/knife, house, suitcase/briefcase, car, bottle (for a baby) and a heart. there are two with the corners left blank so you can stamp/embellish them however you want.

project 365

today starts project 365 for me. i'm looking forward to documenting this year in photos. let's see if I can stick with it;)

i have other resolutions, but i'll keep this short.

what do you plan on doing this year?

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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