Eat Sleep Stamp

Sneak Peek?? & an A Muse Sale

Okay, okay so don't kill me.  I don't actually have a card to show you today.   But you can check out the All That Scraps blog to see some samples of the beautiful set Amy created for sympathy cards - Sympathy Sentiments.  There are many heartfelt sentiments included in this set.  I don't know about you, but I never seem to know what to say when I need to send this type of card.  This set takes care of that.

I also wanted to let everyone know that in the next few days I will be listing several of my A Muse stamps for sale.  It's just time for me to downsize my inventory (again).  I will also be selling off my stash of notecards.  I have probably a few hundred stamps I will be listing.  And some have never even seen ink.  So be on the look out for that post! 

Here's an old picture of my notecard storage.  It is now in 2 drawers just to give you an idea!

 

I will be back tomorrow with a sneak peek I promise.  You won't want to miss it either. Diane has created another fantastic set!

Have a wonderful Friday!!!

 

Sketchy Thursday #46

2nd post of the day!  Can you believe it?  I know, don't faint.    Busy week for stamping, which is always a good thing.

You guys really blew me away this week with your sketches.  They were all AWESOME!!    I was so happy to see some new participants as well as a return of a dear friend - HI MICHELE!!!   Also I wanted to shout out to Tina who participated in this week's challenge, I was not able to leave a comment on your blog.  I tried several times.  Not sure what I was doing wrong.  Probably my error since I'm such a tech-tard.  LOL!!!

Sooooo get on with it already you're probably saying.... Okay this week's featured Sketch Artist is............

--------------------->  RACHEL <---------------------

This card by Rachel is just fabulous, don't you agree?  I feel like this sparkly hot air balloon is going to fly right off the page.  Want to see more from Rachel?  Hop on over to her amazing blog, Hope Stamps Eternal.

 

Congratulations Rachel on being this week's featured Sketch Artist!!

I know you guys are ready for another, right?  Well ask and you shall receive.  Here is this week's sketch.

 

What will you create?

I'll choose the most clever, creative, and cute creation from the submissions this week to be the next Sketch Artist. Your design will also be featured on my blog next week!

You have until next Wed. 8/5 to play along.  When uploading to SCS please use keyword ESS46 for the challenge.

And now for the winner of the water koozie..... 

 

--------------->  ROBBIE  <-----------------

Random Integer Generator

Here are your random numbers:

10
Timestamp: 2009-07-30 18:21:54 UTC

Congratulations Robbie!!! please email me your mailing address so I can get this out to you.

That's all for today ladies.  I'll see you soon!

Sneak Peek Day 2

It's hard to imagine that the new school year is just around the corner.   But truth be told the fall is my favorite time of year.  Maybe it's the change in the weather or that it marks the beginning of my favorite holidays..... Halloween & Christmas. 

I was super excited when I opened my DT package from Christine and saw this adorable School Days set.  I couldn't wait to ink it up.  This is another set from our newest illustrator Diem Pascarella.  Included in this set are the adorable puppy I used here, a bunny, inchworm and a few sentiments. 

I like to make my daughter a little something for back to school and this set will be perfect for that.  And not to mention teacher appreciation gifts during the year!

 

I couldn't resist using my Imaginisce Teacher's Pet paper.  I also used the now retired Riding Hood Red cardstock & ribbon from SU!  I hope you like it. 

I *know* you are going to want this set.  Why not try and win it?  Head on over the All That Scraps blog to see some more samples from the design team and leave a comment to be entered for a chance to win.

I will be back later this afternoon with our regularly scheduled Sketchy Thursday.  I promise!!

Swiss Pixies Sneak Peek #1

They're back!  Christine has drawn 2 more adorable Swiss Pixies - Heidi & Leisel.  I couldn't resist inking up Heidi as she sits so peacefully in her flower patch.  The image of Leisel has her pushing a wheelbarrow and has it has so many possiblities.  Be sure to hop on over to the ATS blog to see what the DT gals did with her!

For some reason whenever I pull these stamps out I am drawn to the color purple.  This time I turned to my new Stampin' Up! In Color Rich Razzleberry.  Yumm-O.  The patterned paper is also from Stampin' Up! - Cottage Wall.  I also couldn't resist using one of AmyR's *perfect* sentiments from the Thank You set. 

 

Detail shot of the flowers - my *favorite* part!

 

Deets:

Stamps:  Image from Swiss Pixies - Heidi, sentiment from AmyR Thank You sentiments

Ink:  Versafine heat set

Paper:  Cardstock by PTI & SU!, patterned paper by SU!

Other:  Twinkle stickers by Hero Arts, Primas, Copics, Spica glitter pens, scallop border punch by EK Success, Nesties, ribbon by SU! and dimensionals

I hope you enjoyed today's sneak peek.  Don't forget to leave a comment on the All That Scraps blog to enter yourself in for a chance to win these cuties!!

I will be back tomorrow with another adorable sneak peek for everyone as well as our next sketch!

Have a wonderful day!

Eye Candy of a different kind......

Hi gang!  I have a little treat for you today.  Some eye candy from my new little one.  Let me tell you I have forgottenen how darn fun a kitten was.  She is fearless I tell you.  She has adjusted so well to our home.  Pretty much has taken over the place since she arrived.  I'm in awe at how cool she is.  Our 2 other older kitties are another story.  They are not as happy about this ball of energy just yet.

We are showering them with love so they know that they are still our babies too!

Here's Jinxy posing on my craft table.  She was trying real hard to *help* me stamp.  You can kind of see just how small she is as she is sitting next to my little pail of Copics behind her. 

 

And about 5 minutes later....... all tuckered out from helping Mom!

 

Nothing crafty to share (although there are some *clues* on my desk.) Jinxy is conveniently blocking most of it.

But not to worry!  I will have a sneak peek for you tomorrow of one of the new stamps that will released on Monday, August 3rd. 

Stay tuned......

Underwater Emma Review

Yipee!!!  It's   And I have a fun card to share with you today.   The image is from the SugarPlums Underwater Adventure set - Mermaid Emma.  The sentiment is from Amy's Underwater Sentiments.  Another must have!

I've had her colored and ready to go for weeks.  And now she finally gets the card she deserves.  I just *love* this pattered paper by Doodlebug Designs.  I paired it with some of my coveted Cool Caribbean paper (retired) and ran my Cuttlebug bubbles embossing folder for the bottom piece.

 

I also wanted to do something different with her crown, so I used some tiny Primas and accented them with turquoise pearls.  And as usual I used my Stickles throughout the card.  It's hard to tell in the picture, but I also used my spica glitter pen on her hair to bring out her natural golden highlights. 

Detail shot....

 

I hope you enjoyed today's card.  It definately took longer than I wanted to make.  I had a *little* furry helper who just had to see what I was doing.

Don't forget to stop by the All That Scraps blog to see more samples using these sets. 

And guess what next week is?  Yep you guessed it - SNEEK PEEKS start on Wed. 7/29!

Have a fabulous Friday gals! 

Sketchy Thursday #45

It's Thursday - woo-hoo!!!  One more sleep until Friday.  I'm really looking forward to getting back to a normal schedule - whatever that may be.   

It was so nice to have everyone back playing along with Sketchy Thursday.  I really did miss you guys.  I get so much inspiration from all of you talented ladies.  Looks like everyone had fun with the sketch this week.  As always it was so difficult to choose just one card.  Sooooo who will be featured this week???? 

This week's Sketch Artist is.......

----------------->  VICKILYN <----------------

No doubt Vicki's card caught my eye with this amazing flower she created.  It reminds me of a gerber daisy.  By far one of my favorite flowers.  They are just such a happy flower.   Ohh and did you see she also used my favorite Cuttlebug dots!  Be sure to stop by Vickilyn's blog, Paper Hugs & Die Cut Dreams to see more of her fabulous work!

 

  CONGRATULATIONS VICKILYN on being this week's featured Sketch Artist!

I have another simple sketch for you gals this week.  Remember simple is GOOD!

 

No card for me - YET.  It's sitting on my desk, but I didn't have a chance to photograph it.  My bad! 

So the rules.....

I'll choose the most clever, creative, and cute creation from the submissions this week to be the next Sketch Artist. Your design will also be featured on my blog next week!

You have until next Wed. 7/29 to play along.  When uploading to SCS please use keyword ESS45 for the challenge.

And as a special bounus I will be giving one of these away to one lucky participant.  My friend Debbie Daniels is the creative genius behind these lovely water koozies.  And do you SEE??? It says Eat, Sleep, Stamp!  I will draw a random entry from all of the sketches submitted. 

 

Get busy and show me those sketches ladies!  Have a wonderful day.

You have until next Wed. 7/29 to play along.  When uploading to SCS please use keyword ESS45 for the challenge.

And as a special bounus I will be giving one of these away to one lucky participant.  My friend Debbie Daniels is the creative genius behind these lovely water koozies.  And do you SEE??? It says Eat, Sleep, Stamp!  I will draw a random entry from all of the sketches submitted. 

 

Get busy and show me those sketches ladies!  Have a wonderful day.

It's a girl!

Yes I'm still alive.  I'm really really sorry I haven't been posting much girls.  But I have a very good reason.  THIS is what I've been up to:

 

Gals meet Jinxy.  Yep I'm a proud new momma!  My DH was having a tough time seeing me so down after losing Alice.  And it was only a year ago that I also lost my beloved Smokey.  Too much saddness around the house.  So when he suggested I go look at kittens to cheer me up I had no idea he was going to let me adopt one!  Seriously this is a HUGE deal at our house.  If it were up to me we'd have a house FULL of critters if my husband wasn't so against it. 

As he says, "I don't want to live in a litter box."    I guess I can't blame him.  We've only ever had 4 cats at one time.  I love it, cause no matter where you are in the house there was usually a kitty to keep you company.  

Anywho, I was there for about an hour playing with a bunch of the kitties.  I hadn't planned on getting a black cat since it would have reminded me of Alice, but when the volunteer handed her to me I started telling her about just losing Alice and of course I started to cry.  As soon as I did, Jinxy began purring louder (she was already purring), nuzzled her little head into my chest and started licking me.  It was like she was trying to comfort me.  It was then that I knew she was the one.  It was almost like Alice sent her to me. 

So that's why I haven't been online.  I'm trying really hard to get back on track.  Thank you to everyone that has continued to stop by during my break.   I will be back tomorrow with another fun sketch for Sketchy Thursday and our featured Sketch Artist! 

If you're up for a challenge today head on over to the All That Scraps blog.  The Wednesday challenge is a good one.  NOOOOOOOOOO patterned paper! 

I gotta run gals, I'm posting this while at work. 

Hugs,

Sketchy Thursday #44

It's back!  Did you guys miss Sketchy Thursday?  I'm sorry I had to take a break there for a couple of weeks.  It was really good for me to do it though.   But I'm back today with another fun sketch for you guys.  

Here it is....
 

 

And here's my card.

 

Won't you play along with me?

I'll choose the most clever, creative, and cute creation from the submissions this week to be the next Sketch Artist. Your design will also be featured on my blog next week!

You have until next Wed. 7/22 to play along.  When uploading to SCS please use keyword ESS44 for the challenge.

Can't wait to see what you create!!

ETA:  Mr. Linky has been very temperamental.  If you do not see it when you are ready to link to your card, just leave the URL in a comment here.  Thanks for your patience!

Checking In & A Surprise!

Hi there! How's everyone doing?  It's been blazing hot here in Northern California.    It got up to 100 yesterday where I live and we have NO air conditioning!  Not fun.  It also makes it difficult to sleep well.  DD has been ill too.  She caught some kind of bug late Sunday evening and has been running a fever with vomiting.  Poor little thing.  I was completely stressing come Monday since that was to be my first day back to work after a company shut down last week, as I didn't have anyone to watch her.

Good news is her fever finally broke this morning and I think she is on the road to recovery.  I felt so bad for her, I just wanted to be sick for her instead.

So you're probably wondering what the surprise is, right?  Well it's probably not what your thinking...   1) I'm NOT preggers     or 2) I got another kitty  !  Although either of those would be GREAT surprises. 

The surprise is Christine has come out with a new fall set.  It gets even better, it's for a limited time only!  Here are the deets per Christine.....(lifted from Lesa's blog)

Our Autumn stamp kit is available for a limited time only. You will receive 8 Sugarplum kids (5 Emma and 3 Trevors), 6 accessory stamps, and one set of Autumn Sentiments.
The kit will be available from July 15th-July 28th only. Order will start shipping quickly after purchase.
These images will not be available again until our September release and at that time they will only be available as individual stamps. The stamps come attached to thin black foam like all our other stamps. 

You can find the stamp set here <---

Even the design team was surprised.  I would love to show you a sample but I don't even have the stamps yet.  Head on over to the All That Scraps blog to see the samples that Lesa whipped up.  They are AWESOME! 

And later today there will be the Wednesday challenge posted.  This week's challenge is a sketch challenge for all of you sketch junkies!   Here's a peek at it....

 

Fellow design team member Janneke came up with this baby.  Don't you just love it?  I haven't had a chance to play with it yet.  I'm hoping to do that this week though.  I hope that you guys will try to play along.  Remember this is one of the ways Amy looks for our monthly guest designers for ATS!

Here is the link to the gallery to post your card.

http://www.allthatscraps.com/phptopro/showgallery.php?cat=537

And lastly, I WILL be posting a sketch for tomorrows Sketchy Thursday!  So be sure to check back in tomorrow.

Have a wonderful day!