Stampin' World

Loss of a great man..

2011-11-14T00:59:00.001-08:00

It is with great sadness that I must report that my son lost his Father In Law and the funeral was today. He was a wonderful man and will be greatly missed. He was involved in a project near and dear to his heart. http://www.tdf1000.org/donation/donate_step1.php?donateid=16

Kari you will be missed!!!

2011-10-05T13:21:00.000-07:00

Its been almost 4 weeks now since the cancer surgery on the face. It is well healed and if I wore foundation it would be totally hidden. There is just a bit of reddness left but I can live with that. No biggie.

Healing and looking closer to normal

2011-09-17T17:06:00.000-07:00

Stitches are out and steri-strips off. Feeling much better, no more pain pills, bruising deminished scaring looks like I will be able to tolerate it well.

2011-09-17T17:00:00.000-07:00

Well here it is about 72+ hours after the surgery with the dressings off. I counted the stitches and came up with about 70-75. The spot that was on the nose was about the size of a pencil eraser....but once they started to cut away the cancer area, they found it was much more involved than just the small spot on the nose. The final hole was about the size of between a quarter and a half dollar so they had to excise a much larger area and create a flap, move tissue around to fill in the hole....thus the need for cutting and stitches all the way to the mouth.

Day 2 post surgery

2011-09-17T16:58:00.001-07:00

Lots of pain today...not feeling well at all. Not sleeping well due to being told not to lie down due to the selling of the face and neck.

Post surgery day 1

2011-09-17T16:47:00.001-07:00

This was about 24 hours after surgery...Eye is almost swollen shut and I look like I was in a fight with a lawnmower and lost. There was a lot of swelling to say the least.

Surgery...

2011-09-17T16:43:00.000-07:00

It was discovered that I had Basal Cell Carcinoma on my nose. I had the surgery on the 8th of September and this is what I looked like right after the surgery

2011-09-03T19:05:00.000-07:00

If I had to choose a view to look at for the rest of my life it would be watching the ocean. It has the most calming effect on me. I love to watch the wave, the seagulls, and people walking on the beach. Children playing with parents, dogs playing with frisbies, kids picking up shells with wide-eyed curiosity. Family bonding time..the beach holds such special memories for me...growing up it was always a destination for at least one week of family vacation. Fun times and special warm fuzzy feelings...yep the ocean would be my forever view.

Stamps: OCL-Sandy Sunsets

Paper: Pacific Point, white, DSP, black

Ink: momento Rich cocoa, pacific point, Island Indigo, black

Accessories: punches, sponge

Techniques: sponging

2011-08-22T21:51:00.000-07:00

Stamps: Martha Stewart- Birds

Paper: White, so saffron, DSP

Ink: Monento Black, Island Indigo

Accessories: scalloped corner rounder, ribbon baby brads, copic markers

2011-07-11T20:54:00.000-07:00

Stamps: TAC

Paper: Rich sazzelberry, prettu in pink, white, DSP

Ink: Rich razzelberry, momento Bamboo Leaves, Momento black

Accessories: punches, sewing machine

This is made for the teaparty over at SCS

here is the link: http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/forums/teapot-tuesdays-f260/mmtpt154-~-its-tate-his-knees-uncontrollable-sneeze-t532751.html

2011-07-11T17:12:00.000-07:00

Stamps: Come to Bethlehem

Paper: melon mambo, rich razz., tangerine tango dsp

Ink: melon mambo, versamark

Accessories: spica glitter pen, white embossing powder, copic markers

2011-07-11T17:10:00.000-07:00

I made this card for the teaparty located here:
http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/fo...l-t532181.html

Thanks Cindy for always finding someone who needs ink stamp and paper in their mailbox.

Stamps: Sincere Salutations,

Paper: Bazzell textured Blue/green, island indigo, white

Ink: black, copic markers

Accessories: paper piercer, copic markers

2011-07-11T17:09:00.000-07:00

I truly love the new SU color lucky Limade. I thought I would make a monotone Christmas card using stampscapes Lakeside cabin.

Stamps: stampscapes (lakeside cabin)

Paper: lucky limade, more mustard, white

Ink: lucky limade, barely banana, bravo burgandy (left on the grass stamp by mistake), river rock for the background color

Accessories: copic markers tto color the window, SAMJ, sponge, brayer

2011-07-11T17:06:00.000-07:00

A friend of mine is dealing with her best friend moving so I made this card for her to show how much she cares.

I used new papers as well as old and the stamp set is new and the copic markers are old.

Stamps: Fabulous Florets

Paper: wisteria wonder, lucky limade, pretty in pink

Ink: wisteria wonder

Accessories: punches, copic markers, baby brads

2011-07-11T17:04:00.000-07:00

I was practicing with my copic markers and I really like how this one turned out. I used old and new for this challenge. Old paper (bazzel-rose), new paper Wisteria Wonder, designer paper & ribbon (2010-in colors-blushing bride)
The sponging was with new ink wisteria wonder.

2011-07-11T17:00:00.000-07:00

In honor of National Mutt day:

My 1/2 doxie-1/2 pom is always under the table when I am trying to stamp. I took this picture of her. She is almost 2 and weighs in at 13 pounds. Her name is Turbo (she never stays still).

When : July 31st

It's Mutt's Day. Mutts deserve their day in the spotlight, as much as a pure breed. If you own a mutt, or you are a mutt (reading this), then you know this day is for you.

By definition a mutt, sometimes called a "Halfbreed", is a dog that is of mixed breed. They come from two to several breeds. Purebred owners, and sometimes the public in general, view them as lesser in many ways. Mutt owners know better. They value the diversity and uniqueness of their mutts. Sure, a mutt doesn't carry the expensive price tag that a purebred with papers has on its head. To the mutt owner, however, the mutt is invaluable. In addition, mutts don't walk around needing to prove anything. You won't see them strutting around any dog shows trying to prove they are the best.

To all mutts and and mutt owners, we hope you thoroughly enjoy Mutt's Day. Spend the day relaxing and doing all the things you and your dog like to do. Do so with both of your chins held high. For your mutt is worth a million bucks!

2011-07-11T16:58:00.000-07:00

Stamps: Fabulous Florets

Paper: white, lucky limeade, pretty in pink, rose red

Ink: momento black

Accessories: copic markeres, sewing machine, ribbon, nesties, cuddlebug, dotted swiss embossing folder,

2011-06-28T01:26:00.000-07:00

I have a dear friend who is having her 63rd birthday this next week. We have been friends for 36 years. She has a great sense of humor so I made her this card.

Stamps: none

Paper: More mustard, white

Ink: Computer black

Accessories: baby brads, 1/2 pearls, paper flowers, ribbon

2011-06-15T08:59:00.000-07:00

A dear lady lost her Grandma very recently. I made this for her and her family using some of the new colors from Stampin' Up!

Stamps: Crosses of hope, God's Blessing, Teeny Tiny Wishes

Paper: Calpso Coral, Pool Party, white

Ink: Pool Party, Calypso Coral, Black

Accessories: nesties, sponge, brads, punches, retired ribbon (soft sky)

2011-06-15T08:52:00.000-07:00

A dear online friend of mine lost her DH earlier this week so I made this for her. I used some old, retired SU as well as some of the new In Colors

Stamps: Crosses of Hope, sincere salutations

Paper: almost amethist, wisteria wonder, white

Ink: wisteria wonder

Accessories: jumbo wheel (new starburst), nesties, punch , ribbon (swirls)

I wanted to make a card for a dear friend of mine using some of the new toys I received yesterday. I used a combination of old, retired, and new items from Stampin' Up! as well as nesties and a star that was just the right color (where is was from is just a guess-maybe Michaels)

Stamps: Delicate Doilies, Teeny Tiny Wishes

Paper: white, Island Indigo, Pool Party

Ink: Pool Party, Indigo Island

Accessories: punches, nesties, retired ribbon (blue Bayou), cuddlebug w/petals a plenty embossing folder, jumbo wheel (new starburst)

Chatting with a friend about the new catty, I found out she had lost her dad two weeks ago. Things were so hectic that she hadnt let me know. Since I thought a sympathy card would be too late I made her this one.

Stamps: Cherish friendship

Paper: Pool party, Island Indigo, white

Ink: momento black, Island Indigo, pool party

Accessories: Copic markers, nesties, MS lace punch, cuddlebug with embossing folders (square lattice, perfect polka dots), jumbo wheel with new starburst design

2011-05-15T10:22:00.000-07:00

Stamps: Bells & Boughs

Paper: DSP, Cherry Cobbler, white

Ink: summer sun, cherry cobbler, momento black

Accessories: paper piercer, pinches, ribbon, cuddlebug w/ dotted swiss folder, copic markers for coloring

Bad Blogger

2011-05-15T10:17:00.000-07:00

I have been so busy since we got home last November that I really cannot call myself a blogger. I have went for weeks without posting...

Updates...
Tonight is Ricks last night working at Pearl Court. He has already started a job at Bud Clark Commons (a housing for disadvantaged persons.)

It will be interesting as this is a new program for the homeless of Portland so that they can receive the services needed to keep the sheltered and fed.

Other than that change not much is happening here.

2011-03-09T15:24:00.000-08:00

I am so honored to be able to bust a move, get into the grove, and send this card to ROX...

All the sketches really prove this gal has all the moves.

I cut all of the paper in 1/2 inch strips, then basket wove it to make the background...now there is a sketch for ya.

I loved this challenge--It's never too late to join the teaparty!!!

heres the link...come play with us

MMTPT136

Stamps: Just Believe

Paper: rose red, marina mist, pacific point, white, melon mambo

Ink: marina mist, rose red

Accessories: ribbon, scallop punches, paper piercer

I based this card on one I found here: http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/ga...;ppuser=122616

I changed the layout of the card, kept the bird theme as well as the Christmas theme.
I changed the colors, left off the buttons (I am button challenged), added embossing and pearls

In real life there is fine glitter on the top of the mail boxes as snow.

Stamps: Song Birds, Heart to Heart

Paper: Rose red, black, Rose red DSP, Pacific point, white

Ink: momento black, copic markers

Accessories: copic markers, cuddlebug folder (dots), 1/2 baby pearls, swirl ribbon, heat embossing white, air brushing for copics

New Our Craft Lounge Sets

2011-03-03T17:14:00.000-08:00

Stamps: sunflower seeds

Paper: daffodil delight, old olive, black

Ink: rich cocoa, momento black

Accessories: copic markers, punches, ribbon

Stamps: Tea Time

Paper: crushed curry, baja breeze

Ink: momento black

Accessories: ribbon, corner rounder, copic markers

Stamps: The Pond

Paper: old olive, black, white

Ink: momento black

Stamps: The Pond

Paper: choc chip, old olive

Ink: momento black

Accessories: copic markers, punches

I was fortunate enough to have the chance to work with 3 new sets from Our Craft Lounge.

Miss Calliope

2011-02-09T01:55:00.000-08:00

Here is a picture of my precious bird hanging out on top of her cage just over 10 years ago. She was so much fun.
This one was taken tonight about 20 minutes before she had a seizure and died in my hands. She had some sort of episode about 5 hours before her death that left her unable to stand.

2011-02-08T17:14:00.000-08:00

I made this card for Mothers Teapot party. The main panel is the same color as the teapot. The challenge was: Make a masculine card and include something that flies! Airplanes, kites, etc. Ooh, good idea! A banner or flag definitely flies!

I thought for hours, Oh what do I do..I dont have any airplanes, or kites anywhere near.

Then the idea of flight then became perfectly clear...A BIRD..that is something that flies for sure.

Stamps: in wilderness, thoughts and prayers

Paper: pacific point, white

Ink: baja breeze, pacific point

Accessories: sponge, punches, ribbon, paper piercer, jumbo wheel (stars), copic markers

The American Cancer Society - 2011 Relay For Life of Vancouver / Clark County WA:

2011-02-08T01:48:00.000-08:00

The American Cancer Society - 2011 Relay For Life of Vancouver / Clark County WA:

2011-01-28T00:54:00.000-08:00

The water has really been raging over the falls in Oregon City. Normally the water does not go over the top of the post.

2011-01-28T00:53:00.001-08:00

Stamps: Old West, Upsy daisy (greeting)

Paper: daffodil, only Orange, pear pizzazz

Ink: momento rich cocoa

Accessories: ribbon

Made and posted same day....MIRACLE

2011-01-18T12:19:00.001-08:00

I actually just finished making this card...

Stamps: crosses of hope, confetti, many merry messages

Paper: poppy parade, white, glorious green

Ink: glorious green, poppy parade, veramark

Accessories: holgram embossing powder, ribbon, sponge, gg markers

For Jane's Family

2011-01-18T00:59:00.000-08:00

It is with great sadness that I had to make this card. I dear lady just lost her battle with breast cancer. Her husband was a classmate of mine

Stamps: In His Name (Our Craft Lounge)

Paper: pear pizzzazz, bravo burgundy, baja breeze

Ink: baja breeze, veramark

Accessories: jumbo roller (so swirly), ribbon, spica glitter pen, large oval punch, paper piercer

2011-01-18T00:56:00.000-08:00

Stamps: a Lighthouse (cornish heritage farms), upsy daisy wording

Paper: pear pizzzazz, bravo burgundy, baja breeze

Ink: marina mist, bravo burgundy, black

Accessories: copic markers, oval punch, ribbon, paper punch, spica glitter pens

2011-01-18T00:55:00.000-08:00

Stamps: Upsy Daisy

Paper: Only Orange, Crushed Curry, white, black

Ink: momento rich cocoa

Accessories: label punch, ribbon air brushing

2011-01-18T00:53:00.002-08:00

Stamps: Upsy Daisy

Paper: Only Orange, Crushed Curry, white, black

Ink: momento rich cocoa

Accessories: label punch, ribbon air brushing

2011-01-18T00:53:00.001-08:00

Stamps: Stipple Butterfly

Paper: white, black, natural

Ink: only orange (wording only)

Welcome to the neighorhood

2011-01-18T00:50:00.000-08:00

Stamps: Riley Moose with Sophie

Paper: Peach Parfait, marina mist, white, black, blush blossom

Ink: marina mist, black

Accessories: punch, spica glitter pens, copic markers, ribbon

Another week of Cards

2011-01-18T00:49:00.000-08:00

Stamps: In wilderness, sincere salutations

Paper: pretty in pink, white, Night of Navy

Ink: momento black

Accessories: copic markers, punches, cuddlebug/sizzix folders

2011-01-13T12:33:00.000-08:00

I made a card with the cutest sunflowers and butterflies....but..It is from a set that is not released yet so I had to start over again. STAY TUNED
This is an old retired butterfly from Stampin' Up! I used veramark and then heat embossed with white for the image. The punch on the border is MS.

Stamps: Stipple Butterfly

Paper: regal rose, daffodil delight, concord grape, black

Ink: black, veramark

Accessories: MS punch, cuddlebug dotted swiss folder

2011-01-13T12:24:00.000-08:00

I adored the layout for the challenge today, I chose this image from Our Craft Lounge (Sandy Sunsets) for the main panel. The sky was created using copic markers and airbrushing.

Stamps: OCL (sandy sunsets)

Paper: bravo burgundy DSP

Ink: momento black, encore gold

Accessories: paper piercer, gold cording, mini brads, jumbo wheel (so swirly)

2011-01-13T12:23:00.002-08:00

Stamps: Fifth Avenue Floral

Paper: cherry cobbler, white, melon mambo, pretty in pink

Ink: cherry cobbler, melon mambo

Accessories: mini brads, ribbon, corner rounder

2011-01-13T12:23:00.001-08:00

Stamps: mice friends (OCL)

Paper: regal rose, bravo burgundy, kiwi kiss, DSP

Ink: regal rose, black

Accessories: copic markers, ribbon

2011-01-13T12:20:00.000-08:00

Stamps: Fluffles, Many Merry Messages

Paper: real red, kiwi kiss

Ink: white kraft, black, kiwi kiss

Accessories: spica glitter pens, ribbon, embossing powder

2011-01-13T12:19:00.000-08:00

Stamps: auntie amy's , thoughts and prayers

Paper: melon mambo (textured), white, gold

Ink: melon mambo, momento black

Accessories: copic markers, ek success punch, SU oval punches, Michaels ribbon

2011-01-13T12:18:00.000-08:00

Stamps: Penny Black-Winter whites and greens

Paper: melon mambo, white, black, gold

Ink: melon mambo, regal rose

Accessories: corner rounder, ribbon, copic markers

2011-01-13T12:17:00.000-08:00

Stamps: Tiny weeny wishes

Paper: temp turquoise, real red

Ink: white kraft,

Accessories: clear heat emboss powder, jumbo star wheel

2011-01-13T12:16:00.000-08:00

Pat the Good Dog (our Craft Lounge)

Paper: regal rose, rich razzelberry, white, black

Ink: rich razzzelberry, black

Accessories: copic markers, spica glitter pens and a sewing machine

2011-01-13T12:14:00.000-08:00

Stamps: Out West

Paper: real red. night of navy, white

Ink: night of navy, momento rich cocoa

Accessories: copic markers, jumbo roller, large star brad, twine

2011-01-13T12:12:00.000-08:00

Stamps: In wilderness, sincere salutations

Paper: poppy parade, white, silver

Ink: poppy parade, momento righ cocoa, momento bamboo leaves

Accessories: copper brads, ribbon, punches

2011-01-13T12:11:00.000-08:00

Stamps: just buzzin by

Paper: night of navy, marina mist, bashful blue

Ink: marina mist

Accessories: jumbo wheel (star)

2011-01-13T12:10:00.001-08:00

Stamps: priceless

Paper: real red, white

Ink: real red

Accessories: ribbon, punches, embossing with cuddlebug folder

2011-01-13T12:07:00.000-08:00

Stamps: heard from the heart

Paper: Daffodil delight, Olive, white

Ink: daffodil delight, poppy parade

Accessories: eyelet, CAD, brad (charm), ribbon

Falling behind

2011-01-13T12:06:00.000-08:00

I have been such a bad blogger. I have been really busy making cards but I have not posted them here. OK now I have about 10 to post.

Reed Hat Tuesday

2010-12-28T11:50:00.000-08:00

Stamps: vintage lady- Our Craft Lounge

Paper: old olive, daffodil delight, night of navy, white

Ink: night of navy, black,

Accessories: white gel pen, brads, copic markers

2010-12-20T10:35:00.000-08:00

My wish for you for the holidays.

Peace and Tranquility

I am passing this on to you because it definitely works, and we could all use a little more peace and tranquility in our lives. By following simple advice heard on the Dr. Phil show, you too can find inner peace. Dr Phil proclaimed, "The way to achieve inner peace is to finish all the things you have started and have never finished."

So, I looked around my house to see all the things I started and hadn't finished, and before leaving the house this morning, I finished off a bottle of Merlot, a bottle of Bailey's Irish Cream, a package of Oreos, the remainder of my old Prozac prescription, the rest of the cheesecake, some Doritos, a box of chocolates, and the last bit of the tequila.

You have no idea how freaking good I feel right now. Pass this on to those whom you think might be in need of inner peace and tranquility.

More Sewing

2010-12-20T01:38:00.000-08:00

The challenge for today was to add sewing to your cards. Here is another one that I made. I really like how this one turned out

Stamps: Aunt Annies lg rose (I think)

Paper: regal rose, pear pizzazz, white, black

Ink: moment black

Accessories: sew mini machine, ribbon, stick on stones

Add Stitching...

2010-12-20T01:33:00.000-08:00

Stamps: crosses of hope

Paper: Pumpkin pie, cajun craze, pear pizzazz, white

Ink: cajun craze, more mustard

Airbrushing Background

2010-12-17T01:17:00.000-08:00

Stamps: Just believe, sincere salutations

Paper: peach parfait, cajun craze, pear pizzazz

Ink: peach parfait, cajun craze, early espresso

Accessories: big shot, cuttlebug folder, punches, sponges, copic airbrushing, copic markers

Techniques: airbrushing

Miss Maggie In colors

2010-12-14T15:34:00.000-08:00

Magnolia Image

Paper: concord crush, going gray, marina mist, white

Ink: copics, concord crush

Accessories: ribbon, small wheel. paper piercer

Friend to Friend

2010-12-12T23:25:00.001-08:00

Stamps: Farmer Riley and Sophie

Paper: white

Ink: cherry cobbler, more mustard, not quiet navy, always artichoke

Accessories: ribbon, copic markers

Techniques: sponging

2010-12-12T13:12:00.001-08:00

Stamps: Hedgehog (wish Rak)

Paper: bravo burgundy, blushing bride, white

Ink: bravo burg, copic markers

Accessories: punches and brads, big shot with nesties, corner punch

For Anne

2010-12-06T22:49:00.000-08:00

A dear friend and fellow SCS'er (DAWSON) is have a really difficult time. Her DH has been put on hospice and is terminal. I try to send her a card at least every week. This is just another one I have made for here using the CC challenge for this week.

2010-12-06T22:48:00.001-08:00

Stamps: Abundant Hope

Paper: cameo coral, blush blossom, close to cocoa, white, and cert. celery

Ink: momento black, cert celery, and copic markers

Accessories: small wheel for the background, sponge

Christmas Gold

2010-12-04T14:08:00.000-08:00

Stamps: All Holidays

Paper: Bravo Burgundy, gold, old olive

Ink: encore gold

Accessories: punch, jumbo roller (sparkley

Stamps: Penny Black-Winter whites and greens

Paper: Bravo Burgundy, gold

Ink: encore gold

Accessories: brads and punches, jumbo roller (sparkley)

Christmas Joy

2010-12-02T11:34:00.000-08:00

Stamps: Angelic Joy

Paper: cherry cobbler, shimmery white

Ink: cherry cobbler, white craft

Accessories: ribbon, jumbo rollelr (sparkly)

A Christmas Quickie

2010-12-01T20:05:00.000-08:00

I was in dire need to get a dozen cards made tonight so I can get some in the mail. I threw this together in about 5 minutes

Merry Christmas to everyone.

2010-09-12T19:28:00.001-07:00

I found this wonderful card and CASED it.

http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/ga...;ppuser=114382

I kept almost the same layout and I used a snowman also.

I changed the blue to red and I embossed the entire background. I added a punched sentiment and used the spiral punch for decoration. I changed the ribbon to a red, green & white and I made the card base red.

Stamps: Our craft Lounge

Paper: white, cherry cobbler

Ink: copic markers & momento black

Accessories: spiral punch, small oval punch, cuddlebug snowflake folder, ribbon

Baby got Stripes

2010-09-12T13:11:00.000-07:00

Ever since I got my car in June, I have wanted to spice it up a bit. After doing a lot of research, I decided on dual stripes in white. I like how she looks!!!

Penguin Fun-Our Craft Lounge

2010-08-28T14:39:00.002-07:00

I just received this adorable set from Our Craft Lounge called Penguin Fun. It is so cute and there are a lot of variables to making cards with these images.

Stamps: Our Craft Lounge-Penguin Fun

Paper: Marina Mist, cherry cobbler, DSP, white

Ink: cherry cobbler, copic markers

Accessories: air brush system, OCL Glitter, ribbon, brads, glitter pen

Be Jolly-Our Craft Lounge Release

2010-08-27T12:05:00.001-07:00

This is yet another new set from Our Craft Lounge. I love this really cute little snow man. His top hat and cane are so cute.

Stamps: Be Jolly-Our Craft Lounge

Paper: neenah white, green galore, cherry cobbler

Ink: momento black

Accessories: copic markers, punch, sparkly fluff, glue pen

Eating Out--Ant style

2010-08-25T12:52:00.000-07:00

Keywords: OCL Our Craft Lounge

Stamps: Life's a Picnic

Paper: Cherry cobble, black, white, DSP

Ink: momento black, copic markers

Techniques: pear pizzazz ribbon, sizzix folder, cuddlebug

Our Craft Lounge- New Releases

2010-08-22T15:05:00.000-07:00

This is another new Release from Our Craft Lounge...Reindeer Games

Stamps: Reindeer Games (OCL-New release)

Paper: garden green, white, basic black

Ink: veramark, copics, momento

Accessories: baby brads, ribbon

Our Craft Lounge- New Releases

2010-08-22T14:56:00.000-07:00

Today I made a couple of cards with new stamp sets from Our Craft Lounge. This one is from the set called Bountiful Harvest

Stamps: OCL Bountiful harvest

Paper: garden greeen, white, dsp

Ink: momento black, copics

Color Challenge #284

2010-08-17T00:36:00.001-07:00

I love the color combo challenge over at Split Coast stampers today.

Such fun colors and so many different way to use them. Thanks for stopping by and having a peek.

Stamps: Silhouette Sentiments-Stampin' Up!

Paper: cherry cobbler, always artichoke, pretty in pink

Ink: cherry cobbler, always artichoke, pretty in pink

Accessories: sewing machine, ribbon, punch, sizzix folder

2010-08-14T14:27:00.000-07:00

Stamps: crosses of hope

Paper: concord crush, daffodil delight, white, DSP

Ink: concord crush, daffodil delight

Accessories: ribbon, circle punch

2010-08-14T11:04:00.000-07:00

Stamps: Bells & Boughs

Paper: baja breeze, poppy parade, white

Ink: poppy parade, baja breeze

Accessories: copic markers, punches, die cuts, ribbon

I forgot to post these so here they are for your viewing pleasure

2010-08-13T15:10:00.001-07:00

Stamps: Come to Bethlehem

Paper: Poppy Parade, baja Breeze, Crumb Cake

Ink: poppy parade, crumb cake, baja breeze

Accessories: cuddlebug with snowflake folder, ribbon,

Stamps: because I care

Paper: Poppy Parade, baja Breeze, kiwi kiss

Ink: poppy parade, crumb cake, white

Accessories: brads, ribbon, nesties, punch

2010-08-13T15:08:00.001-07:00

Stamps: Pretty Petals-OCL-Our Craft Lounge

Paper: white, daffodil delight, poppy parade

Ink: poppy parade, copic markers

Accessories: copic markers, air brush, punches, ladybug brad, brads, small roller (contempo)

Cards for the week...

2010-08-08T00:36:00.000-07:00

I cased this lovely card: http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/ga...;ppuser=193158

I changed the image circle to a square and the card is full size not square. I kept the same color theme although I used tangerine tango not pumpkin pie.

My trees are from a different stamp set and my polka dot paper has bigger dots.

Thanks for the great inspiration.

Stamps: Lovely as a tree

Paper: tangerine tango, choc chip, dsp, white

Ink: tangering tango, daffodil delight, early espresso

Accessories: nesties, brads, ribbon, punch

his is a combination of a couple of sets from Our Craft Lounge.
Fabulous Florals, Pretty petals and say it with Flowers are the sets I used.

I was inspired by the cool belt buckle shown here:
http://www.frankieandjulie.com/shop/...roducts_id=59

Stamps: Fabulous Florals, Pretty Petals, and Say it with flowers

Paper: pear pizzazz, barely banana

Ink: pear pizzazz, poppy parade, peach parfait, early espresso

Accessories: glitter pen, copic markers, sewing machine

In creating this card, I used the new colors and one of the latest SU hostess sets.
I used paper piercing to fulfill the requirement of the way to use it challenge

Stamps: because I care

Paper: pear pizzazz, cherry cobbler

Ink: pear pizzazz, cherry cobbler, cherry cobbler dsp

Accessories: twill ribbon, cobbler brads, paper piercing

2010-07-31T21:56:00.000-07:00

I loved the look of this wonderful card: http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/ga...p;ppuser=99969

I kept the 3 element panels although I made them as tags not squares
I added ribbon and changed the sentiment.
I kept the textures although I made it as the main panel and I changed the colors

Stamps: trendy trees, teeny tiny wishes

Paper: cherry cobbler, white, wild wasabi

Ink: esspresso, wild wasabi

Accessories: cherry cobbler brads, wild wasabi ribbon

2010-07-31T21:52:00.000-07:00

I really like the new stamp set and cherry cobbler is my new favorite color. I have paired it with wild wasabi which is my favorite green. The ribbon is also wild wasabi from an old catalog.

Stamps: Come to Bethlehem

Paper: cherry cobbler, white , cherry cobbler DSP

Ink: cherry cobbler, wild wasabi, daffodil delight

Accessories: top note die, punches

Christmas in July

2010-07-16T21:05:00.000-07:00

Trying to get a start on the cards that I will need for Christmas.
I love this cuddlebug folder (snowflakes). I added pearls and a couple of foam glitter flakes. Adding a few glitter brads to the center of the foam flakes just added a bit of pop

Stamps: Teeny Tiny Wishes

Paper: cherry cobbler, wild wasabi, white

Ink: cherry cobbler

Accessories: ribbon, brads, pearls, foam flakes

Thinking Of New Zealand

2010-07-16T21:02:00.000-07:00

Just about a year ago, I went to visit my brother in New Zealand and he had made this wonderful bench on top of a hill for me to sit and enjoy the marvelous views. This image so reminds me of that time.

Stamps: wish rak-maggie

Paper: wild wasabi, cherry cobbler, marina mist, white

Ink: marina mist, cert. celery, copic markers

Accessories: wild wasabi ribbon (glad I didnt sell that one), cuddlebug, brads, nestie scrap.

Summer by the shore

2010-07-16T20:56:00.000-07:00

I found this really cute card to case: http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/ga...;ppuser=120824

I changed some of the colors..
Used eyelets instead of brads
I kept the designer paper as a background and the girl as the main focus point
I also used quite a bit of the yellow as Stephanie did.
I used paper piercing instead of sewing

Stamps: OCL...wording, Image is a sticker from SU from 2006

Paper: Daffodil delight, always artichoke, white

Ink: always artichoke

Accessories: paper piercer, crop a dile, eyelets, punches, brads, ribbons

Being Inspired

2010-07-16T20:53:00.000-07:00

As I was growing up my grandparents had a fruit orchard. I remember the old wood boxes with the labels on them. This was a fun card to make. http://www.bluecarrotshop.com/detail...22&CatID=2

Stamps: MS birds

Paper: cherry cobbler, pacific point, white

Ink: pacific point sponging, copic markers for coloring

Accessories: nesties, cuddlebug folders, brads, ribbons

2010-07-16T20:51:00.000-07:00

I received this adorable image from Linda Palmer as part of WISH-RAK. This is the first time I used this image. Thanks again Linda.

Stamps: edwin-Magnolia

Paper: Textured rich razzelberry, so saffron, baja breeze

Ink: rich razzzelberry, copic markers, spica glitter pen

Summer Sun

2010-07-16T20:48:00.000-07:00

I used the new color Daffodil Delight too help create this card. The main card has tone on tone of daffodil delight. The flower and image panel are colored with various shades of copic markers in yellows. The Top Note die panel is always artichoke. I picked up these cute tiny brads at Michaels and combined the brads with paper piercing for the total effect

Paper: Daffodil delight, always artichoke, white

Ink: momento black, daffodil delight

Accessories: brads, ribbon, top note die, cuddlebug, jumbo wheel (so swirly), paper piercer, sizzix folder (su exclusive) finial press,

2010-07-16T20:45:00.000-07:00

A friend of ours lost her husband unexpectedly on the 9th of June. I made her this card just to let her know we care.

Stamps: say it big (OUR CRAFT LOUNGE)

Paper: Textured rich razzelberry, so saffron, baja breeze

Ink: baja breeze, rick razzelberry, momento black

Accessories: copic marker, punch, brads, ribbon

Miss Desi

2010-07-13T02:28:00.000-07:00

Using a new color (blushing Bride) combined with Melon Mambo I created a card for a former foster child that is getting married soon

Stamps: say it big (OUR CRAFT LOUNGE)

Paper: Blushing Bride, white

Ink: melon mambo

Accessories: heart corner punch

Inspirational Challenge #239

2010-07-02T20:56:00.001-07:00

I really loved the challenge for today on Split Coast Stampers The OOMPA website has so many cute things to inspire anyone.

Stamps: trendy trees

Paper: bazzell rusty, old olive white

Ink: cajun craze, garden green, basic brown

Accessories: corner punch, cuddlebug, new SU folder (vintage wallpaper).

Color Challenge

2010-06-29T02:19:00.000-07:00

Color challenge on SCS...

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OCLDT14 Recovery Wishes

2010-05-21T00:15:00.000-07:00

I made this card for the sketch challenge over at Our Craft Lounge. I used the set called sunshine cheer

Stamps: Sunshine Cheer (Our Craft Lounge)

Paper: bazzell, purple and lavender, shimmery white

Ink: Momento black

Accessories: top note die, nesties, sizzix folder. mega circle scallops, ribbon

Wellness and Sunshine-OCLDT13

2010-05-14T20:20:00.001-07:00

A very special person in my life is not feeling well so I made this within the allotted time that I have to stamp.

Stamps: Sunshine Cheer (Our Craft Lounge)

Paper: rose red, choc chip, dsp

Ink: momento black

Accessories: pretty petals, brads, big shot, top note, copic markers

Feeling better

2010-05-14T18:47:00.000-07:00

I am feeling so much better and I have received so many wonderful cards (to many
to count) wishing me well. Thank to everyone and just to let you know the doctor
has given me permission to work for up to one hour a day of sitting at a
desk....I should be back full time within a few weeks. Thanks again for the
thoughts and prayers.
Roseanne

New Release--OUR CRAFT LOUNGE

2010-05-13T13:08:00.000-07:00

I wanted to share a couple of cards I made just before surgery from a new stamp set from Our Craft Lounge The wording is from the set called Big Thanks and the flower is from one of the latest releases called Pretty Petals. These wonderful sets are available online from Eclectic Paperie

Surgery Over

2010-05-11T13:09:00.000-07:00

The surgery was a success and I am feeling much better. I am still very limited to the amount of time I can sit and craft so it will be a while until I'm Back fully.

Thank you for all the nice cards I have received while being off. They have sure brightened my days.

Saying goodbye for a while....

2010-04-20T21:23:00.000-07:00

This has not been a great week. My precious Mother in Law had a stroke early Friday and passed away on Monday morning. We have made either 4 or 5 trips to the southern coast, about 200 miles each way in the last two weeks. With that being said I am scheduled for surgery on my back on the 28th and will not be able to sit and make cards for a while.

I seem to have lost the spark to do them right now. My emotions are so raw that it hurts to think...all I want to do is cry.

Please send your thoughts and prayers to my dear husband and throw one in for me too!!! Love to my online family and friends....

Roseanne

Another Our Craft Lounge Cutie

2010-04-11T14:27:00.000-07:00

Our Craft Lounge produced this cute set (The Barnyard) and the wording comes from another OCL set called barnyard banter.

Stamps: barnyard, barnyard banter

Paper: white Pink Piroutte, black, regal rose, soft suede

Ink: momento black

Accessories: copics, spica glitter pens, punches, brads, ribbon

2010-04-10T11:37:00.000-07:00

Growing up in the family I did was so wonderful. Every year we would take that family vacation. Living in Oregon was such a blessing as the coast was usually the point of destination.

I have very fond memories of playing in the sand with my brother when we were quite young, then as we got older I have memories of friends going too. By the time I was a teenager, my mom and I would talk walks on the beach and talk for hours about life and the future and HOPE. One of the things she always said was never give up. Tomorrow will be a better day. I have tried to live with that direction in my mind. Oh how I wish I could go back to those days and get a redo, really appreciate the wisdom of Mom and Dad. (R.I.P.)

I made this card to have on hand. There are times when a get well card is not appropriate and a thinking of you is not enough, or even when someone is just having a rough time with life.

I love the ocean and lighthouses.

Keywords: IC227

Stamps: Light of the World (http://ourdailybreaddesigns.com/LightoftheWorld.html)

Paper: Soft suede, pumpkin pie, black, white

Ink: Momento black, bermuda bay

Accessories: brads, ribbon, copic markers, spica glitter pen, white gel pen, punches, cuddlebug folder, big shot

2010-04-09T19:40:00.000-07:00

Stamps: Pat the good dog

Paper: Soft Suede, kraft, dsp

Ink: soft suede, momento black

I made this card for the sketch challenge of the week from Our Craft Lounge. http://www.blog2.ourcraftlounge.com/

Free 4 All #7

2010-04-09T19:33:00.000-07:00

These are the cards that I made for the challenge today on Split Coast...It was a fun challenge using quilt... here