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Love you with all my heart

Where or where have my readers gone?  Anyone still reading this thing?   I checked the stats for this week and it's like crickets around here.   Where are you guys?   No love for me?? 

The week is going by incredibly fast.  Before you know it Valentine's Day will be here.  Even though I've been making a lot of love themed cards lately, it hit me yesterday - what am I going to do for DH for Valentine's Day?    I honestly have no clue!  I'd like to do something special that doesn't break the bank.    I'm still recovering from Christmas. 

So if anyone has any ideas they'd be willing to *share* let me know! 

 

For today's card I dusted off my beloved Pure Innocence stamps from My Favorite Things.  My newest Project Pantry kit from TE helped me with all the rest!  The patterned paper is from Pebbles and it is C*U*T*E!!!  One of my favorite things about it is the kraft color.  Score!!!  I had some hearts sitting out on my desk that I had pre cut using my hearts trio die from TCP and decided to add one to the corner. 

That's all the love I have today.  I'll be back tomorrow with some more AND a new sketch!

Have a fantastic day!

 

Recipe:
Stamps:  All my Love Pure Innocence from MFT
Paper: All paper from Project Pantry Kit from Taylored Expressions
Ink: Memento 
Accessories:  Copics, heart trio die from TCP, rhienstones from Kaisercraft and dimensionals

 

Hello, Cupcake

Happy Monday Everyone!  Normally I wouldn't put happy & Monday in the same sentence, but today I am especially grateful.  Today I am an official employee of the company I've been contracting at for the past 10 months!  I'm SUPER happy about this.  Not only does that mean a regular salary, but health benefits and paid time off!!! 

I don't know if any of you have ever been out of work, but these are not things to take for granted!!  I pray that I never have to be without them again!

 

 
This cutie is from my BSFF, Michele H.  She knows me so well.  She got me this adorable stamp and a Starbucks gift card for Christmas.  Thanks again my friend!!!!  I broke out my Life is Good paper from Echo Park after being inspired by THIS card from Jodi Collins.  For some reason this paper reminds me of ice cream and desserts. 

I used dark chocolate card stock from Papertrey Ink for my base.  I love their card stock.  It's the perfect weight for a sturdy card.  I paper pieced her dress with the opposing side of one of the patterned papers and added diamond glaze to the cherry and her shoes.

Well peeps, I must be off.  I have to go fill out all of my new hire paper work.  Fun! 

See you soon.

 

Hold you in my heart

I couldn't resist inking up this Pure Innocence image again.  Isn't she just a cutie??  She just reminds me of my daughter.  I have a picture of her holding one of our cats like this image is holding the heart.  I would just DIE if MFT made a PI/kitty stamp!!  Kim, if you are reading this, can you PLEASE have Heather draw a PI cutie holding a kitty??!! **grin**

My BSFF, Michele recently picked up this new Be Mine paper pack from Echo Park for me.  Thanks again Michele for picking this up!  I ♥ it!  As you can see I've been on a black card stock kick.  I just think it looks so beautiful. 

I used Mercy's Sketch #101 for my inspiration.  The button die and pink twine are from The Cat's Pajamas.  Have you guys been keeping up with all of the new stuff over at My Favorite Things?  Phew... it's gonna make your head spin.  More PI's, al a modes and Diemanics.  Just to name a few of my favorites!  I finally picked up one of the rolled rose dies.  SOOO fun.  I've made several, now I just have to make a card and use them!

Well gals that's all I have today.  I hope you have a fantastic day!!!

Happy Stamping!!

 

 

 

What's Cookin'?

OMG!  I had THE worst day ever yesterday.  It was one of those days where you just want to crawl back into bed and throw the covers over you.  But here we are a brand new day and anything is possible! So far it's going much better than yesterday.  I wonder if today being payday has anything to do with it.  LOL!  That always helps, right?

Before I talk about today's card, I have to ask you guys... have you seen any Christmas trees still up?  I was pretty surprised this morning as I dropped my DD off at school to see one still up & decorated in someone's living room!     I hate the tear down of Christmas, but is it too late to still have a tree up? 

 Okay now for today's card.  First can I say I just L♥VE these a la modes from My Favorite Things.  Isn't she just saaaaa-weet?

 
I *finally* got a chance to play with October Afternoon's Homemaker collection.  I ♥ this paper!  And it's the perfect companion for my What's Cookin' card.  I am lovin' all of the red.  All of my ingredients (except the ribbon - that's from Papertrey Ink) are from my November (yes, November - I'm that behind!) Key Ingredients kit from Taylored Expressions.

So gals, tell me. What's cookin' with you today?  I hope you have some time to stamp or do something just for you!  I will be working all day - poop.  But I gotta pay da bills.  You know what I mean? 

Have a AWESOME day!!!!

 

 

Love you with all my heart.........

Good morning!!!

Did everyone have a good weekend?  It has been C*O*L*D here in northern California - like in the 30's.  That is COLD for us.    While it's not fun to be outside, it was perfect stamping weather.  And there's nothing better to warm your heart than to make a love themed card! 

 
I've packed away all of my Christmas paper and embellishments and thought it was time to crack open some new Valentine goodies.  There's nothing like opening and playing with new stamping supplies!!!!  It's like winning the Mega Millions!!!

This little cutie is one of the new Pure Innocence images from My Favorite Things.  Don't you just want to hug her?!

I picked up this yummy new paper from Bo Bunny at my LSS last week.  Its from one of their new collections - Crazy Love.  Its super cute.  I'm sure you will be seeing me use this again & again.  It was nice to dust off my Martha Stewart heart border punches.  I forgotten how much I like them. 

Today's card is dedicated to YOU, my readers & friends!!!  You guys keep me going.  I truly appreciate each and every one of you!

Have a wonderful day!

 

I'm a favorite find!!!

Hey gang!

I don't have anything new to share with you today.  I gave myself the weekend off (my only time to stamp) to do family stuff.  It was GREAT!  I need to give myself permission to do that more.  *wink*

I just wanted share something exciting.  It really made my day.  While doing my morning blurfing (blog surfing) I noticed that My Favorite Things featured my Merry Latte card on their weekly "Favorite Finds"  Yes I'm tooting my own horn.  LOL!!     

I hope you will share my excitement. 

 
 
Have a wonderful day!!!!

 

 

 

 

A Merry Latte

Most of you know what a coffee nut I am.  And especially at this time of year - I'm in coffee heaven!  Starbucks has all of their seasonal speciality drinks out right now and my all time favorite is the Caramel Brulee Latte. I'm drooling just typing the words.  LOL!        

  

Yes I love them all.  And it's a good thing I don't count calories that you drink, cause I'm sure these babies are high on the ol calorie chart.  But my motto is if it's not food (the kind you chew!) it doesn't count! 

 

I inked up my a la mode from My Favorite Things to help me spread my caffeine cheer. I thought this yummy paper from Girls Paperie - Tinsel & Twig went perfectly with the Starbucks picture.  What do you think?  Ribbon is pure poppy from PTI, button from stash and the bakers twine is from Die Cuts R Us. 

I will surely need cups of coffee this large if I decide to head out for any black Friday sales.  I'm still on the fence about it.  How about you?  Are you a black Friday shopper?  I prefer cy-ber Mondays personally - especially if you can get free shipping!!

If you are looking for some good sales, Claudia is having one right now at Die Cuts R Us.

 Hope you enjoyed today's coffee inspired card.  Have a blessed day!!!

 

 

Miss You a Latte

Happy day after Halloween!  Did everyone have a good weekend?  I hope today's post doesn't find anyone suffering from any sugar hangovers.  I know my brother-in-law may be.  He was eating my nephew's candy all the while we were trick or treating.  We had to practically peel him off the ceiling by the night's end.  LOL!!!

Here's a picture of my DD and my nephew.  DD (8 years old) who went as a BAT-erina(combination of a bat & ballerina) and my nephew (5 years old) was Woody.

 

 

Aren't they just the sweetest???  Fun was had by all!!  

 

 
I do have a card for you today featuring one of the new a la modes from My Favorite Things.  This is the only one I have (so far) but it's my FAVORITE.  She's called Miss you a Latte.  And for anyone that knows me I LOVE my coffee!!!  It's rare to see me without a Starbucks cup in my hand.  I just wish they'd actually come up with a size like this gal is holding! 

I wanted to keep in line with the Starbucks colors of brown & green.  I used some patterned paper from October Afternoon's Fly a Kite collection.   Green candy dots and ribbon from Papertrey Ink to accent and my card was complete. 

Sorry for the quick post, but I have A LOT to do today and not enough time to get it all done.   But I will be back tomorrow with another sneak peek from the upcoming release for Claudia & Company.  You won't want to miss it!

Have a FABULOUS day!!

 

Blowing Kisses

It's Monday again.... darn it.  I hate it when that happens.  I have a quick post for you today.   I hope you found my tutorial of making your own flowers helpful.  They are a lot of fun and very easy to do.  I hope you will try it.

I made this card with a special friend in mind.  She will be finding this in her mailbox this week.  I hope she likes it.  It's using one of the new stamps I recently picked up from My Favorite Things - Emma Blowing Kisses.  It's she a cutie?

I purchased a few cards kits from Taylored Expressions awhile back.  These are slightly different from the Key Ingredients kits.  The card kits comes with coordinating patterned paper, cardstock, ribbon, and Kaisercraft pearls - including the packaging.  Everything you need to make a set of coordinating cards.  What's great about the set too is all the paper is already cut down for you so you can literally hit the ground running with your card projects.

Sorry about the picture.  The card opened a little bit that's why it looks like it's at a funky angel.

As you can see I paper pieced her dress to match the card.  Patterned paper is from My Mind's Eye - Pretty Please collection.  Since the sheets are double-sided I used the opposing side to paper piece her little jacket.  A little prima flower and pearl to finish off her adorable little ensemble.  The heart is an image also part of the set.  I stamped it a few times then colored them in with my red spica glitter pen.

That's all for today.  I will be back tomorrow with something special.

Take care friends!!!

Fred the Bear

Happy Hump Day!  I had to say that more for myself, cause it feels like a Tuesday for me.  I'm SO glad it's not!

I got my latest My Favorite Things order this weekend and couldn't wait to play with my Fred the Bear set.  This one is called Fred the Bear and Butterfly.  Isn't he a cutie?

I've been hoarding my Cosmo Cricket Earth Girl paper long enough.  I decided Fred would be perfect with it.  I swear I spend the LONGEST time trying to use the *perfect* paper for my card layouts.  That's why samplers are the way to go.  I get mine at Die Cuts R Us.  Claudia even has coordinating cardstock (already selected) available for most packs.  I've used this layout before on THIS card.  It's one of my favorites.

I went for broke and did the inside of my card too!  I know shocker!!!  LOL!  It's a great way to use up scraps.

I even took it further by adding some Stickles to the butterflies.

I always emboss my inked images too.  It's a little extra work, but I like the way it looks.
 

Couple of annoucements:

1.  Tomorrow is Sketchy Thursday, so be sure to check back in to see #91 and the newly crowned Sketch Artist.

2.  Friday, July 9th Claudia & Company will have a new challenge.  Be sure to check back then to see what it is. 

3.  Claudia & Company stamps are now available at All That Scraps!!!  Isn't that great?!

Okay gals I think that's all for now.  I will see you all tomorrow!