From the moment I saw this stamp set on Donna Downey's website - I knew I had to have it. I like this brand too. They are deeply etched red rubber, mounted on a cling mount cushion. So just pop them out and slap em on an acrylic mount. Super easy. I started with a piece of stitched mulberry paper from Prima. On the wrong side, of … [Read more...]
Cool Weather and Good Friends
Wow, the weather has made an abrupt change towards cooler temperatures. It's nearly noon and barely creeping past 60 degrees! Last night I had the deck doors open to bring in the breeze and huddled up under Grandma's quilt. Then I got a tearful phone call at 10:30pm from 'little C' aka Courtney, that she wanted to come home from her friend's … [Read more...]
COPIC: Balloons, Wings and Transparent Things!
I had a bunch of fun this past weekend in Ohio, with the ladies at Toyrifix. Between three workshops on Saturday and the all-day Copic Certification Class on Sunday - it was a great creative time! Thanks to everybody there for making me feel so welcome and to Tammy for being such a great organizer. One portion of the presentation seemed to make a big impact with the … [Read more...]
Card: Making Reservations for Dinner
I've decided to take my friend out to dinner now. So here's another card! Also inspired by the Sketch site: 2 Sketches 4 You. I'm digging these sketch sites... last week I got inspired by something at Card Positioning Systems. I can see why they are popular right now. It's a really great design starter! Ok, get ready for a shock - no stamping or … [Read more...]
CARD: Fun at the Office
One of my dear friends is going through what we all go through at one time or another - lovely office politics, changing of the guard and people who don't have a clue. Since I haven't seen or heard from her in a few days - I decided to put this card together and hopefully break through what is certainly a hectic time to say 'hi'. Late night pictures never do … [Read more...]