Living in my own little world, it's ok they know me here.

amuse studio

2012-01-08T15:25:00.000-08:00

Hello! I'm still here! =) Life sure has a way of keeping you busy! I wanted to post a card I made using some of my Amuse Products. I am really loving being a consultant and the new catalog is coming out the end of this month! Message me or visit my website if you're interested in purchasing any paper crafting supplies.

Enjoy!

Jen

Wow it's been awhile!

2011-08-28T17:10:00.001-07:00

It's been awhile since I've posted here. I have rejoined the working world and it sure cuts into my craft time! =) I did have a chance this weekend to make a few Halloween things using product from the new holiday catalog from AMUSE.

I have started selling AMUSE, and love their stamps! If your interested in a catalog, or placing an order send me an email. Hope you are doing well in your neck of the woods!

Jen

Colour Q #85

2011-05-19T18:36:00.001-07:00

Hello!

I found this wonderful Colour Challenge Blog and decided to play along this week! I used my new Die-namic Jumbo Ric-Rac Die from MFT! I love it! My card is pretty simple, ut the color combo is really rich so simple was probably best!

Thanks for stopping by!

Jenny

Teacher Appreciation Day!

2011-05-04T19:52:00.000-07:00

My calendar actually says Teacher Appreciation Week! These are the cards I made for my teacher friends at work, I used a few of my new toys, like the paper edge punch and my new sentiment stamps from Amy R designs! Love them! Don't forget to thank a teacher this week!

Jen

Hello Kitty!

2011-04-13T16:42:00.000-07:00

I picked up this adorable sizzix die at the Vegas Expo show a few weekends ago, and finally used it. I actually remembered to take a picture before I gave the card away! ha ha It's not a great picture because it was late last night and it had to go in the mail early this morning! I really like how it turned out and I know the recipient will love it, because she is a cat lover. =) The expo was good, it has shrank down alot, over the past few years, which seams surprising for Vegas being so big. Really the best part of my trip was hanging out with my friends! I got a few more goodies, nothing to big but I found a few things that I really needed! ha ha

JEN

Thinking of you

2011-02-20T12:00:00.000-08:00

Hello! I made this card for a friend who recently had surgery. I got the idea from a card I saw online, that I really liked. The sentiment didn't come out the way I intended it to but it works. Hope your having a fabulous weekend!

Long time no post...

2011-02-19T10:08:00.001-08:00

Hello!
I'm still here! I actually do visit my Blog almost everyday to keep up with the blogs I follow. I just haven't had the time to post on my own blog. I have been making a few things here and there, and then giving them to people and then of course realizing later I did not take a picture! D'oh!
I did however save one of the Valentines that I handed out to co-workers last Monday. I have always liked this stamp set from Stampin up. The little funny sayings paired with cute animals, make me think of the Valentines from when I was little. Back then candy wasn't really involved in how you picked your box of Valentines to give out. I can remember carefully choosing the right one for each classmate and then with my best handwriting signing my name on the back. I hope you had a good Valentine's Day, mine was work filled and quiet.

I'm rejoining the Blog world!

2010-11-07T11:17:00.000-08:00

Well I'm going to try and rejoin the blog world. My world has been a little upside down since February. We have moved from Nevada to California, which is a good thing family wise and I have started back to work which has cut seriously into my craft time. I have a few cards I made awhile back that I wanted to share and hopefully I will feel inspired to make some more this afternoon.

The first card I cased from a magazine. I used 3 different embossing folders and coredinations card stock, which has the coolest effect. I got the idea for the second card from a magazine too, but changed it to work for what I had. The inside reads "write soon". I'm hoping to start posting regularly again here on my blog, mostly because I enjoy sharing the things I create.
Bye for now

A few cards to share!

2010-08-04T11:30:00.001-07:00

I've been wanting to post these cards for awhile and with the packing and purging going on in this house, I just haven't had time to do it! Both of these cards I made for the card clubs I belong to. They are both fairly simple but cute, the bird is a new punch from Stampin up, and the Kitty on the second card is a stamp from The Greeting Farm.
I am in the middle of moving, so my next post will more then likely be from where I end up!

Using Scraps!

2010-07-26T14:43:00.001-07:00

I made these cards entirely from scraps of paper. I cut the vines with the Vine sizzix die, and punched the flowers with the Stampin Up punch Boho Blossoms. I used tiny Bronze brads for the flower centers. The stamps are an older Stampin up set. Unfortunately , the cards did not use enough scraps because I still have a giant box of paper scraps left!

Birds in a row

2010-07-16T14:29:00.000-07:00

I have wanted some clear inchie stamps for a while now, and I finally picked out a bird set! For this card, I lined them up on a clear block and stamped them with burnt umber ink, the PP is from K&Co, then I stamped the envelope to match.

Happy 4th!

2010-07-04T05:00:00.000-07:00

I tried out my new copics when I colored this Bella. I didn't try shading, because the image seamed to small, but I will get braver. I still need a lot of practice, and you know what they say "practice makes perfect!"
I hope you have a Happy Fourth of July!

Ewe are the best & Get whale soon!

2010-07-02T11:00:00.001-07:00

I have had this stamp set forever and finally used it! I made a set of these get well cards, with the whale, for my card club. Then i made a set of Thank you cards with the ewe, for my sister as a present! I really liked the way they turned out. I think any simple stamp would work for the ewe card layout.
enjoy

Happy Fathers Day!

2010-06-20T14:46:00.000-07:00

I made this card for my wonderful Hubby Andy for Fathers Day. He loves the beach and everything about it, so this card is perfect for him. I also made him a set of note cards using the same woody surfboard image, but simpler so it would be easy to mail and a little more manly!

Faith.....

2010-06-17T16:08:00.001-07:00

...is taking the first step, even when you don't see the whole staircase.
- Martin Luther King Jr.

I just love this sentiment stamp from Inkadinkado, the flower stamp is from Stampin Up and the flower punch is by Martha Stewart.
Enjoy

Wishing you....

2010-06-03T16:42:00.000-07:00

Hello! I had card club at my house last night, which is always fun and I wanted to share one of the cards I had them make. I made this card two different ways, mostly because I couldn't decide which way I liked it! My friend Tiff said the card with the hill reminded her of the Teletubbies show! Ha Ha

Cased Card

2010-06-03T16:08:00.000-07:00

Hello, I wanted to share a card with you that I cased from a good friend. The top card is my Version and the second card is the one I got from my friend Kathie. I just love this card, simple yet perfect. The stamps are from "the stamps of life.com." My paper is from DCWV Flower Shower Spring Mat Stack.

Masculine Card

2010-05-27T12:34:00.001-07:00

I made this card so it could be a Fathers Day card or a Masculine Happy Birthday card. I got the sketch from the "Go to Sketches" Magazine. I stamped the ties in Burnt Umber ink and then stamped them again and cut the polka dot tie out and popped it up on the first stamped image. I used my Mosaic CB folder on the lighter brown paper to give it a leather look. Added a few copper brads, then inked up everything!
Enjoy!

Candle Bithday Card

2010-05-16T11:11:00.001-07:00

I have to admit, this card was floating around in my head for a quite awhile. I got the idea from my friend Ant-me, she had used some real candles on a card candy that I received from her in a swap and I just loved the idea! So, I finally just sat down and made a bunch of them! I used regular white candles and lightly rubbed stickles on them for sparkle. I picked my colored paper to match the ribbon that I got forever ago. The card itself I cut with my circle spellbinders so that it is a circle shaped card. The green paper I ran through my cuttlebug with Swiss dots EF then lightly rubbed it with sandpaper. Then I stamped Happy Birthday on the inside.

Have a great day!

Birds of a Feather

2010-05-10T10:17:00.001-07:00

Flock together, don't ya know! I made a set of these cards using supplies I had already. The PP is K&CO, and I used Kraft paper for the base and to stamp the birds on. I paper pieced the birds which was a tedious task when it came to the wings.

Enjoy!

Love the Earth

2010-05-03T08:42:00.000-07:00

Hello!
Today I'm sharing a card I made for a tree themed Card swap I am in over at ISC. The left flap opens to reveal space to write in. The stamp is from Unity, and the tree paper is from doodlebug. I thought it was an appropriate card since we just celebrated earth day.

Where's Kitty?

2010-04-30T09:09:00.000-07:00

Club Cards

2010-04-30T08:54:00.000-07:00

Here is my most recent club card. This is one of my OK cards, like "OK I started this just get to the end". The flower stamp is from a new set from Fiskars, I picked up at Joann Fabrics. I used my water color pencils and my deckle edge spellbinders. I've been practicing with the few Copics I have and I signed up for a Copic class at my local scrapbook store. So hopefully I will be able to step out of my coloring comfort zone.

I hope everything is good in your corner of the world. Time seems to be flying by in mine.

A few cards to share, and a picture.

2010-04-07T16:22:00.001-07:00

I wanted to share a few cards I made recently and a picture. The first card I made at Stampin Up Club. I really like the way it turned out, it's simple but really pretty. The second card was for Card Club last month, I used my G-Rated tulip stamp that I have had forever and never used. I was trying to use colors that I don't normally use and I like the result. Last is a picture of the view I had during Spring Break. We stayed in Shell Beach, CA lets just say if I won a million dollars I would move there tomorrow. =)

"Miss you"

2010-03-25T10:44:00.000-07:00

It's been a month since I posted last and it's not that I haven't been paper crafting, I've just had some personal stuff that needed to be taken care of. I really missed the Blog world so I'm back in action and ready to post again.
I'm now a past "INKgirl" as the new design team for Artful INKables has started. I already miss it! They just had a new release, with some awesome sets so make sure to head over and check them out.
The card I'm sharing today is simple. The doggy is from imaginisce stamps. I colored him brown at first, but decided I liked him white, he reminds me of the dog from the old "little rascals."

Have a great day!

Fanciful Flowers

2010-02-26T03:00:00.000-08:00

I made this card using the new stamp set from Artful INKables "Fanciful Flowers"

you can find it along with the other new releases --->HERE

I wanted my flowers to look like Daffodils so stamped them on long stems and colored them yellow. This set is a mini set and is very versatile.

Enjoy!

Congratulations Baby Card

2010-02-19T04:00:00.000-08:00

Hello!
I wanted to thank everyone that commented on the baby in the picture frame, from the Blog Hop last Monday. That beautiful baby in the picture is my son who is now 4!

Today I wanted to share a card I made with the stamp set "New Born Blessings" which you can find ---> HERE
Also, don't forget there is a new Think INK challenge going on over at the Artful INKables Blog. You can find the info --->HERE

I hope you have a great weekend, I will be going on a much needed date with my hubby! Hopefully a movie and dinner then maybe some good coffee and conversation!

Artful INKables Blog Hop!

2010-02-15T02:00:00.000-08:00

Hello!

Welcome to the February Artful INKables Blog Hop! If you have arrived here from Jackie's Blog then you are on the right track. If not be sure to start at the Artful INKables Blog so you don't miss a thing! There will be a prize given away at the end of the hop, but you need to leave a comment on all the blogs along the way in order to be entered into the drawing.

I used the new Artful INKable stamp set "Newborn Blessings" This set has 4 really cute baby images and 6 sayings to go with them. There are a total of 4 new stamp sets being released today, and I think you will love them all!

Your next stop on the hop is Michelle's Blog.

I'm coco-nuts about you!

2010-02-12T03:00:00.000-08:00

Hi!

Today I want to share a card I made that could be used for Valentines, or really any time of the year. I used the AI stamp set "Paradise Island" and my watercolor pencils and Blender pen to color the image. I have to tell you, I've been really considering buying some copics now that I've seen what the results can be. It is a very big investment, but I've been told very worth it. If you have them and have some advice, I would love to here what you think.

Make sure to check out the current "Think INK challenge" over at the Artful INKables Blog---> HERE You have until Monday the 15th to still enter for a chance to win some AI stamps.

I saved the best news for last! Artful INKables is releasing several new stamp sets on Monday the 15th of February, which means a Blog Hop with a lot of great examples and of course a chance to win your own Artful INKables stamps. So make sure you check it out!

Thanks for visiting me!

Think INK Challenge "sketch"

2010-02-05T05:00:00.000-08:00

Hello!
This week your challenge is brought to you by Kristin, owner and stamp designer for Artful INKables. This week, it's a SKETCH CHALLENGE, Kristin used the AI set, Steampunk Sarah for her inspiration piece. You can find it ---->HERE

For my card I used the set "Fun and Friendly" which you can find ---> HERE
Isn't this a funny saying? I think it's perfect to send to my best friend! This set of sayings is perfect for girlfriend cards.

* You are not required to use AI stamps, but if you have them, we'd love to see you use them!

**IF YOU USE AI STAMPS, YOU GET 2 ENTRIES FOR YOUR CREATION! JUST ENTER YOUR NAME/LINK TWICE ON MR. LINKY!!!

* You have until Monday, February 15, 2010, midnight Pacific Standard Time to link your creation to this post. A winner will be chosen Tuesday, February16, 2010 to win a GRAB BAG of AI STAMPS!

* When posting your link, please post the link directly to your creation- so if it's on your blog, please link it directly to the specific post with your creation.

I hope you have a great weekend!

"Friends" Valentine Card

2010-01-29T04:00:00.000-08:00

Happy Friday!

I can't believe January is almost over. I was thinking about Valentines Day and this year I thought I would send out cards to my girlfriends! This stamp from Artful INKables is perfect for just that! It comes in a set of 9 "Fun and Friendly" sayings and you can find it---->HERE

New Artful INKables stamps are being released next month, and your going to want them! Trust me! Make sure to check back here for Blog hop information and your chance to win some AI stamps.

Have a great weekend!

Wild for you!

2010-01-28T08:32:00.001-08:00

Hi!

I wanted to share a card with you, that I made for an on going swap I am in over at ISC. It is a 5 cards a month swap, with every month having a theme! This February's theme is "love". I decided to go non-traditional with my card. I just love the way it turned out! I should also mention I used only supplies I had on hand, which is a little resolution I made to myself this year. The DP is older chatterbox paper, the Hippo stamp is from imaginisce and the saying is a dollar stamp from Michaels.

Check back tomorrow for my AI post!

Think INK "Spring"

2010-01-22T01:00:00.000-08:00

Hello!

This week, our Think INK challenge is brought to you by Tami Grandi and Jenn Koss. They're tired of all this snow and dreary weather, and want you to THINK SPRING!

You are not required to use AI stamps, but if you have them, we'd love to see you use them!

IF YOU USE AI STAMPS, YOU GET 2 ENTRIES FOR YOUR CREATION! JUST ENTER YOUR NAME/LINK TWICE ON MR. LINKY!!! You have until Monday, February 1, 2010, midnight Pacific Standard Time to link your creation to this post. A winner will be chosen Tuesday, February 2, 2010 to win a GRAB BAG of AI STAMPS!

When posting your link, please post the link directly to your creation- so if it's on your blog, please link it directly to the specific post with your creation.

For my Spring Card, I used the Hunny Bunnys from the Artful INKables stamp set "Creature Comforts". You can find them ----> HERE

Have a wonderful weekend!

Artful INKables "Charming Hop"

2010-01-15T02:00:00.000-08:00

Welcome to the Artful INKables "Charm"ing Hop! If you arrived here from Sherry's Blog then you are in the right place. If not, you should begin at Kristins's Blog so that you can get the full show. There will be a prize given away at the end of the hop, but you need to leave a comment on all the blogs along the way in order to be entered into the drawing.

For my card I used the Artful INKables stamp set "Paradise Island" and a coordinating palm tree charm also from Artful INKables!

Your next stop is Jackie's Blog! I hope you enjoy all the "Charm"ing ideas today and are inspired to go create your own "Charm"ing card.

Have a great weekend!

Blog Candy

2010-01-08T09:43:00.000-08:00

Hey you should check out this blog! She has some great deals on some stamps that she is getting rid of! If you leave a comment on your Blog with a link back to her Blog she is going to give one lucky person a prize! Go read about it --->HERE!

Good Luck!

"Think INK" Challenge time "monochromatic"

2010-01-08T01:00:00.000-08:00

This week your challenge is brought to you by Artful INKables customer DINA KOWEL, and she wants you to MAKE A MONOCHROMATIC CARD. I went with Black, and I would say my creation ended up being loosely monochromatic, I used a little to much white. I used the AI stamp set "Fictionally Inspired" and a gorgeous Heart charm from Artful INKables. You can find both the stamps and charm ----> Here.

* You are not required to use AI stamps, but if you have them, we'd love to see you use them!

**IF YOU USE AI STAMPS, YOU GET 2 ENTRIES FOR YOUR CREATION! JUST ENTER YOUR NAME/LINK TWICE ON MR. LINKY!----> Here.

You have until Monday, January 18, 2010, midnight Pacific Standard Time to link your creation to this post. A winner will be chosen Tuesday, January 5, 2010 to win a GRAB BAG of AI STAMPS!

Have a great weekend!

Naughty or Nice?

2009-12-27T10:00:00.000-08:00

Merry Christmas!

So, were you naughty or nice this year? I would say I was nice, but Santa must of thought I was naughty because there was only coal in my stocking! Ha Ha! I hope your day was fantastic and filled with family and food and fun! For this cute card, I used the fun Artful INKables stamp set "Holiday Treats and Tails". You can find it ---> HERE.

Love you like no otter!

2009-12-18T01:00:00.000-08:00

Hi!
Today I wanted to share with you a candy bar cover I made, using the new stamp set from Artful INKables "Creature Comforts". These Otters are so sweet, and the saying that goes with them is so perfect. You can find this cute stamp and many more ---> HERE
The directions to make your own Candy Bar holder can be found on the spiltcoast stampers resource page.

I hope you are all staying warm and keeping yourselves well this holiday season. Have a great weekend!

Me-eeow!

2009-12-16T14:45:00.000-08:00

Hello! I wanted to share a cute little card I made with some new Kitty stamps I got from The Greeting Farm. Isn't she just the sweetest? I need to experiment with coloring her a little. I saw where one person gave her stripes like a real kitty. So cute. I hope you are all having a warm and safe holiday!
-Jen

CAS "Clean and Simple"

2009-12-11T09:51:00.000-08:00

Hi!

Today I want to share my version of a CAS card. CAS stands for Clean And Simple! I have made these cards before but I didn't know they had a name. For my CAS card I used the Artful INKables stamp set "Monster Medical". I paper pieced the little tissue box to match the background paper and I embossed the red paper using my scor pal. I think this card is a perfect masculine get well card. I hope you all have a great weekend. I know I still have so much to do before I leave town next week!

Playing Catch Up!

2009-12-08T15:06:00.000-08:00

Hello!

I have almost caught up with my long list of things I need to do for card making. Whew! One of the things I've needed to do, was make cards with the wonderful card kits my secret sister had sent me. The kits were all so wonderful and very much appreciated. I was able to make all the cards pictured above with supplies left over! Thank you Deb for being the best Secret Sister ever!

On another note make sure to head over to the Artful INKables Blog---> HERE, for a new Think INK Challenge. This time the 2 week challenge is to make a CAS card (clean and simple). You are not required to use AI stamps, but if you have them, we'd love to see you use them! IF YOU USE AI STAMPS, YOU GET 2 ENTRIES FOR YOUR CREATION! JUST ENTER YOUR NAME/LINK TWICE ON MR. LINKY!!!

You have until Monday, December 21, 2009, midnight Pacific Standard Time to enter. A winner will be chosen Tuesday, December 22, 2009 to win a GRAB BAG of AI STAMPS!

Think INK Challenge "Chipboard"

2009-12-04T01:00:00.000-08:00

Hi!

Today I am sharing a card I made for the current "Think INK" challenge over at Artful INKables. This time the challenge is to use chipboard. I used a chipboard pink flower from Heidi swapp, and added a jumbo white brad for a center. My card holds a cup of soup packet and is great to give to someone feeling under the weather. I used the "get better soon" saying stamp from the newly released Artful INKables stamp set "Monster Medical," which you can find --->HERE

Make sure to head over to the artful INKables blog----->HERE to participate in the current challenge for your chance to win a grab bag of AI stamps. You don't have to use AI stamps in your entry but if you do you get to enter twice. You have until Dec 7,2009 midnight PST.

Have a great weekend!

Heard you caught a bug......

2009-12-01T09:18:00.001-08:00

......Maybe you should let it go.

I can't believe it is December 1st already! This year just flew past me! I did get a big jump on my Christmas shopping on black Friday, and the crowds weren't too bad either.

Today I wanted to share a Get Well card with you, I made using "Monster Medical" the new stamp set from Artful INKables. I think this saying is great for giving someone who needs it a little laugh. And aren't those germs cute? This is a great addition to your stamp collection, for making get well cards and it could be used for everyone where as most get well cards are for adults OR kids.

Make sure to go over and visit the Artful INKables Blog where there is a new challenge going on. Make sure to participate for a chance to win some AI stamps!

Have a great day!

"Unlikely Friends"

2009-11-27T01:00:00.000-08:00

Hello!
I hope you had a wonderful Thanksgiving! I know I did, I had my little sister here with her kids and boy did we have a spread of food! Soon I'll be off to black Friday shopping, but first I wanted to share a card with you all! I know it's a little early to be thinking of Valentines Day, but better to be on the early side then the late right?

I made this card with the new Artful INKables stamp set "Creature Comforts" I just love every image and saying from this set! They are all just way to adorable! Make sure to go check out all 4 of the new stamp set releases for this month. They are all a must have!

Over at the Artful INKables Blog there is a new challenge going on. Make sure to go and participate for a chance to win some AI stamps!
Have a great weekend!

Twilight Artful INKables Blog Hop!

2009-11-20T01:00:00.000-08:00

Hi!

Welcome to our customer and Design Team Twilight Artful INKables blog hop! If you arrived here from Jennifer Olauson's blog then you are on the right track! If not then make sure to start at the Artful INKables blog so you don't miss a single thing!

To celebrate the release of New Moon today, we're highlighting the Artful INKables Twilight inspired stamp sets: "Into the moonlight" and "Fictionally Inspired". Artful INKables is also sponsoring Twilight Tuesday's Hop that includes Twilight Prizes, so be sure to check them out today as well!

For my card I choose to make a wolf themed card, since New Moon is mostly about Jacob and Bella's friendship and of course the incredibly handsome wolf pack. I did a collage technique using masking, chalking and distressing.

Your next stop on the hop is Juanita Gillen's Blog. Make sure to leave a comment on each Blog along the way for your chance to win your choice of 2 Artful INKables stamp sets! Deadline is midnight November 23rd!

In case you do get lost along the way, here's the order of the hop:

Kristin Soboloski http://artfulinkables.blogspot.com/

Margie Cortina http://ohbumbleismemargie.blogspot.com/

Alison Heikkile http://alisonsrandomthoughts.blogspot.com/

Jen Shults http://deconstructingjen.com/

Lois Bak http://clownmomcreations.blogspot.com/

Michele Lourenco http://enchantedstamper.blogspot.com/

Jodi Collins http://stampingalatte.blogspot.com/

Jennifer Olauson http://wannabecr8tive.blogspot.com/

Jen Pahoulis http://jen-pjpants.blogspot.com/

Juanita Gillen http://stampintwilghtmom.blogspot/

Donna Wardle http://donna-wardle.blogspot.com/

Joy Stagg http://daiseyfreak.blogspot.com/

Cathy Cunningham http://cathy-cunningham.blogspot.com/

Sherry Campbell http://workingandstamping.blogspot.com/

Michelle Woerner http://stopandstamptheroses.blogspot.com/

Crystal Irwin http://www.crystalkbk.blogspot.com/

Kathy Jones http://inspiredtostamp.blogspot.com/

Dani Chapman http://countyourbeautifulblessings.blogspot.com/

Tamara Bennett http://scrapcationgetaway.blogspot.com/

Tonya Klar http://www.stamphappens.com/

Jackie Rakoski http://stampingsister.blogspot.com/

Holly Endress http://www.hollybeary.com/

April Davis http://mousekemom.blogspot.com/

Have a great weekend!

Welcome to the November Artful INKables Blog Hop!

2009-11-15T01:00:00.000-08:00

If you haven't come here from Crystal's Blog, then you will want to start at the AI Blog so you don't miss anything along the way. Make sure to leave some love on each blog by November 18th at midnight for your chance to win 2 of the new November stamp set releases! You never know which blog the winner will be chosen from.

Today I am showing you a card I made with the new Valentine stamp set called "Creature Comforts." This super cute stamp set has 11 stamps in all. It was a hard choice for my first card, otters, spiders, cat & dog or bunnies and each with their own super sweet saying to match! I finally decided on the hunny bunny couple. Too sweet right? Did you also notice the little basket weave heart charm? In addition to Artful INKables awesome stamp lines they also carry over 30 different pewter charms and ribbons? You can find all 4 new stamp set releases and other card making items in the AI store--->Here

I hope you're enjoying the hop so far! Your next stop on today's blog hop is Sherry's Blog .
Have a great day!

"Think INK" Tuesday Challenge "Tags"

2009-11-13T01:00:00.000-08:00

Fangs or Fur?

I'm getting so excited about the "New Moon" movie coming out next week! I am on team Edward, but my best friend leans toward team Jacob. I made this tag with her in mind, and because it is also the challenge this week over at the Artful INKables Blog. You can see the recent Challenge info ---> Here

There are lots of exciting things coming up over at Artful INKables. The next Blog Hop and 4 new set's will be released on the 15th of November and a New Moon customer Blog Hop on November 20th in honor of the movie's release.

You still have a few more days to take advantage of the rubber stamp sale going on over at the Artful INKables store--->Here

Have a great weekend!

4x4 Note card Holder and the AI "Think INK Challenge"

2009-11-06T01:00:00.000-08:00

Hello!

I haven't had much time to stamp this week, between running my little guy to all his Mommy and Me play dates and juggling my teenage daughters schedules. Where does the time go? Last weekend I was able to put together my project for this weeks Think INK challenge.

This weeks Think INK challenge is to use any technique or create any 3-D item that you have never tried before. You are not required to use AI stamps, but if you have them, we'd love to see you use them!

**IF YOU USE AI STAMPS, YOU GET 2 ENTRIES FOR YOUR CREATION! JUST ENTER YOUR NAME/LINK TWICE ON MR. LINKY!!!* You have until Monday, November 9, 2009, midnight Pacific Standard Time to link your creation to this post. A winner will be chosen Tuesday, November 10, 2009 to win a GRAB BAG of AI STAMPS!*

When posting your link, please post the link directly to your creation- so if it's on your blog, please link it directly to the specific post with your creation.* If uploading to SCS or PCP, please add the keyword AIC06

For my creation I tried a 4x4 note card holder, I made using my Scor-Pal. After looking at several other box ideas online, I came up with my own design and I think it turned out fabulously! I used some ribbon for the handle then used the same ribbon on the note cards. I used the New Artful INKables stamp set "A Bird's Song." I made the notecards thank you notes and used the nest with eggs stamp on them. Then on the holder I used the main bird and added the nest to her branch. I paper pieced the eggs to make them stand out a little.

Have a great weekend!

Artful INKables Sale and a Customer Blog Hop

2009-11-03T08:04:00.000-08:00

From November 1st until November 15th Artful INKables has 35 sets on sale for 25-35% off. No code is needed to take advantage of this sale and our free shipping on orders over $45 still applies to all of our products including the sale items. So stock up now on those sets you've had on your wish list or better yet, send a loved one to over to buy some for you for Holiday gifts. See all the sales sets HERE.

"NEW MOON"

We are also having a Customer Blog Hop to celebrate the release of New Moon! Here are all those details: To celebrate the upcoming movie NEW MOON, we're having a Customer and DT Twilight Blog Hop on November 20th!!!! Did you know that AI has some fang-tastic sets perfect for Twilight Fans? Even if you're not a fan...you MUST know someone who is....... Check out the Twilight Inspired Stamps: Into the Moonlight and Fictionally Inspired and the Vampire Romance Themed Charms available from Artful INKables! DETAILS: * You must use the stamps and/or charms from AI for the Hop....if you don't have them...you still have time to get them! * You must have a blog to participate* Email Jackie at babitoons@gmail.com with your name and your blog address by November 13, 2009 * Details will be sent to you via email regarding the hop details after November 14, 2009- with plenty of time to get your post ready for the hop on the 20th Tell your friends and save the date!!!!

Be sure to take advantage of all the great things happening at Artful INKables!

Happy Stamping!

Artful INKables Blog Hop - Retro Style

2009-10-30T01:00:00.000-07:00

Hi!

Welcome to the Artful INkables Retro Blog Hop. If you arrived here from the Artful INKables main Blog then your in the right place! Today I want to share a card and sachet pillow I made using an Artful INKables stamp set from last season called "Paper Snowflakes." I cut out the sachet pillow using my scallop square nestibilities, then I sewed a few beads on it for some added texture. On my card I used the rock and roll technique using blue and purple colored inks, then I added a little sparkle with my glitter pen.

I hope you enjoy the Retro Blog Hop and make sure you visit all the blogs on the hop and leave comments for a chance to win an Artful INKables stamp set. Your next stop on the hop is Jackie.

Happy Stamping!

Joy

2009-10-29T09:25:00.001-07:00

I finally broke out my new Poinsettia nestibilities, and I had the best excuse to do so! The "Just us Girls" challenge! This is my 2nd week participating and let me tell you, I love their challenge Blog, so much inspriration! You can find their Blog ---->HERE
Enjoy!

Sunny Farm Breakfast Casserole

2009-10-28T08:29:00.000-07:00

Hello!

Well the cold weather finally made its way to Vegas with a vengance! I was wearing flip flops yesterday and today I had to break out the sweatshirts!

Today I wanted to share a recipe card I made using the "Down on the Farm" stamp set from Artful INKables. I love making recipe cards and this stamp set was perfect for my Breakfast casserole recipe. You can find the wonderful Artful INKables stamps ---> HERE

This is the recipe I make for my family on Christmas morning. It is Delicious! I made some pumpkin Bread yesterday so I guess you could say I'm starting to get into the holiday mood!

Have a great day!

Halloween Banner

2009-10-23T17:23:00.001-07:00

Hello!

I recently hosted a Banner swap over at ISC. I love hosting swaps and participating in them. I have been in more than I can count and have made a lot of great friends along the way. This swap was for everyone to pick a letter from "Happy Halloween" and make 14 of that letter. As for this year I put mine on my entry wall with some double stick tape, but when I take it down to save for next year I think I will laminate it and then string it on some ribbon. Didn't it turn out great? I hope everyone who participated will love it as much as I love mine.

Have a great weekend!

Cardinal Bird

2009-10-23T01:00:00.000-07:00

Hi!
I hope you are enjoying good weather in your part of the world, here in Vegas it still feels like summer! I'm so ready for a weather change. Today I wanted to share a card I made using the stamp set "Bird Song" from Artful INKables. This set has one of my favorite Maya Angelou quotes "A bird doesn't sing because it has an answer, it sings because it has a song."
You can find this bird stamp set ---> HERE

Happy Stamping!

Pretty Spring Bird

2009-10-19T17:25:00.000-07:00

Tweet! Tweet!
I am just loving the new October stamp sets from Artful INKables. You can see them -->HERE
I love bird stamps and these are a perfect addition to my collection. I was thinking that these birds could definitley fit into any season, today I'm showing you my spring bird. For my inspiration I used the color challenge from "Just us Girls" -->HERE

Enjoy!

My Think Ink Challenge!

2009-10-16T01:00:00.000-07:00

I was so excited to become a part of the Artful INKables Design Team, and then it got even better when I found out I was also going to host one of the Bi-weekly challenges on the AI blog. We got to choose what our challenge would be and create an example. I have long admired people who do sketch challenges and love participating in them so I knew that was what I wanted to try. If you would like to participate in my sketch challenge, you can head over to the AI Blog --> Here

You have until Monday, October 26, 2009, midnight Pacific Standard Time to link your creation to the AI blog. A winner will be chosen Tuesday, October 27, 2009 to win a GRAB BAG of AI STAMPS!

Happy Stamping!

Just Chicken in on ya!

2009-10-15T19:48:00.000-07:00

Hey y'all! This cute little card was made using "Down on the Farm" which is one of the new stamp sets from Artful INKables. I love this set! So many cute images with sayings that match.
If you haven't checked out the new sets over at AI head on over --> Here

For this card I used the chicken and fence stamp, and colored them in with my watercolor pencils and my blender pen. I put a pop dot under the chicken to give him that 3-D effect and with some twine and the Friday sketch from "Amy R's Friday sketch"---> Here
Yeehaw! A cute little card if I do say so myself.

It's Artful INKables Blog Hop Time!

2009-10-15T01:00:00.000-07:00

Welcome to the October AI Blog Hop!

Artful INKables is releasing 2 really cute stamp sets today, a Farm set and a Bird set. Today, I'm showing you a card, I made using the Little Billy Goat from the "Down on the Farm" stamp set. This stamp set has 11 really cute farm stamps with really great sayings to match. Both of these sets are a must have for your holiday wish list.

If you didn't come here from Deborah's Blog then you will want to start at the AI Blog so you don't miss anything along the way. Be sure to follow us all the way to the end and leave a comment on each Blog for a chance to win some free AI stamps!
I hope you are enjoying the hop so far! Your next stop on the Hop is Lisa's Blog.
Until next time,

The future belongs...

2009-10-14T13:50:00.001-07:00

Hello!

I'm feeling sooo much better today, after battling the flu the past week. I thought I would remind everyone that tomorrow is the October Artful INKables Blog Hop! Make sure you join us for some great cards made with the awesome new stamp sets being released and a chance to win some stamps too!

The card above I made awhile back and thought today was a good day to share it. I love this quote and I think the kids on the bike are just perfect to go with it.
Until next time..

"Think Ink Tuesday"

2009-10-13T01:00:00.000-07:00

Hello, I hope your ready for another Think ink Tuesday challenge from Artful INKables. I'm really excited because it's my host challenge and It's a sketch challenge this time. You can see my sketch and example at the Artful INKables Blog---->HERE
You can join in the challenge for a chance to win some free stamps. You don't have to use AI stamps but if you have them, we would love to see them and if you do use Artful INKable stamps you get to enter in twice.

Halloween Tic-Tac Holder

2009-10-09T01:00:00.000-07:00

Today I wanted to share something with you that I made to send to my daughter for Halloween. She is away at College, and even though she is older and doesn't trick or treat anymore, I know she will still enjoy a little Halloween treat.

I used the Artful INKables set "Halloween Hauntings" for this project. I used my glitter pen on the ghost and added some gems to the corner to give it some sparkle. You could also use this idea for Sweethearts candy boxes for Valentines Day.

Just a reminder you only have till midnight on Monday the 12th to get your challenge entry in over at the Artful INKables Blog for a chance to win some stamps. The challenge is to use something that sparkles. Remember if you use AI stamps you get to put your name in twice. The next Challenge will start on Tuesday October 13th, and I am going to be the host! Cool eh?

Thankful Owls

2009-10-08T01:00:00.000-07:00

Hello!

Aren't these owls just the cutest? They are from Stamping Bella! I made this card for the 5 a month card swap, I am in over at Inspire Swap Chat. This months theme was "Thankful", since I don't really do alot of Thanksgiving cards and, I really wanted to use these little owls so I made them Thankful Owls!

I stamped them twice and then cut one set out individually and popped them up with pop dots. I used watercolor pencils, and sponged all the edges with brown ink. The layout I used was just something that had been floating around in my head. I really like the way it all came together, hopefully everyone in the swap will too!

Show me some sparkle!

2009-10-05T01:00:00.000-07:00

It's time for another Think Ink Challenge! This time the challenge is to use something that sparkles, Stickles, Gems, Shimmerz, etc. I made my card with the candycane Beaver stamp from the new holiday set "Treats and Tails" from Artful INKables. I used little rhinestones all around my scallop rectangle and then also put some in a pattern of a swirly by the sentiment, and I used a glitter pen for the candycane.

* You are not required to use AI stamps, but if you have them, we'd love to see you use them!**IF YOU USE AI STAMPS, YOU GET 2 ENTRIES FOR YOUR CREATION! JUST ENTER YOUR NAME/LINK TWICE ON MR. LINKY!!!

Mr. Kitty

2009-10-02T10:12:00.000-07:00

Hello! Today I wanted to share another Mr. Kitty card with you. This guy comes from the Artful INKables set "Halloween Hauntings." I used my new Martha Stewart spider web edge punch, and sheer olive and black ribbon. I stamped Mr. Kitty using my black versafine ink pad and then I used glitter pens for his eyes, ears and nose.
Enjoy!

Eat, Drink and Be Scary!

2009-09-25T01:00:00.000-07:00

Hello, and welcome to my Friday post! Today I am sharing a card I made with the Kitty stamp from the Artful INKables set "Halloween Hauntings". I found a Champagne bottle card template online and changed it a little to resemble a wicked potion bottle. On Mr. Kitty, I used a green glitter pen for the eyes, and a pink glitter pen for the nose and ears. It gives him a little wicked sparkle.

Enjoy!

Secret Sister Mojo Card Kit

2009-09-22T15:36:00.000-07:00

That's a mouthful! lol I am the host of the Secret Sister Mojo Card Kit swap over at inspireswapchat.com Basically it is a swap where you get an assigned Secret Sister and you send her a card kit with a few pieces of paper, a card base, ribbon and some embellishments oh and at least 2 stamped images. It's to inspire, challenge and to jump start your Secret Sisters Mojo. My swap is for 3 months and on the third month you reveal who you are. Since I'm the host, an awesome lady offered to take my name so I could play too. Let me just say I got the best Secret Sister evah!! lol I got my kit and finally had some time to put something together.

Enjoy!

Now for something a little different..

2009-09-20T09:21:00.000-07:00

In addition to paper crafts I sew too! I have been sewing since Home Economics in 8th grade, so roughly 25 years! lol I go through periods where I will sew a lot and then not at all. I don't do zippers! I like the easier sewing projects. I mostly enjoy crafty sewing, like quilts, pillows, purses etc. Like most of us with kids at home I don't have my own craft room, so when I sew I have to go get the sewing stuff from it's place in the garage and then set it all up at the kitchen table, then take it all back to the garage before dinner. You see my problem. lol I manage to keep my paper crafting right around the computer table area, so you can see where my priorities are. lol

What I wanted to share today was something I made last week, for a friend who just had a baby. It's called a "Taggie Blanket." It's a cute little blanket with ribbon loops sewn into the seam. My son still loves his, although he looks unhappy holding the girly one I made. lol He is actually saying cheese and looking away from the camera, across the street at the neighbor kids running around. Probably thinking I hope they don't see me over here. lol

For the taggie blankets I make I use snuggle flannel, satin and grosgrain ribbon so there are different textures. All machine washable which for children is a must. The size of this blanket is roughly 18x20. I googled taggie blankets and found a lot of tutorials out there. Most of the ones I found for sale were generally a little smaller then the one I made and with a lot less ribbons on the sides. I made mine without a pattern, I just kind of guessed. If you have ever sewn homemade pillows then it's much the same way just add in the loops when you sew up the seams.

Happy Crafting!

It's "Think Ink" Challenge Time!

2009-09-18T01:00:00.000-07:00

It's time for another "Think INK" challenge over at the Artful INKables Blog! This time the 2 week challenge is a recipe challenge.

The Recipe: 1)You must use layers. 2)Use different ribbons. 3)Use scallops of some kind.

I decided with the holiday around the corner it would be a good idea to get a jump on things, so I made this combo Christmas tree ornament/gift card holder. I used my scallop rectangle nestabilities and my scallop circle paper punches. For my image I used the present stamp from the new AI stamp set "Treats and Tails."

Make sure to head over to the Artful INKables Blog and put in an entry, you will have a chance to win some free stamps!!

Artful INKables Blog Hop

2009-09-14T01:00:00.000-07:00

Welcome to the AI Blog Hop! Can you believe the Holidays are just around the corner! I love this time of year, it's such a creative time for crafting things.

Artful INKables is releasing 2 stamp sets today, a Halloween set and a Christmas set. Today, I'm showing you a card, I made using the Christmas stamp set "Holiday Treats and Tails." This stamp set has 11 really cute stamps, and is the perfect stamp set to use for your Christmas cards!

If you didn't come here from Emily's blog, then you will want to start at the AI Blog so you don't miss anything along the way. Be sure to follow us all the way to the end and leave a comment on each Blog for a chance to win some free AI stamps!

I hope you are enjoying the hop so far! Your next stop on the Hop is Julie Ranae's Blog.

Happy Stamping!

"you mean the world to me"

2009-09-11T02:00:00.000-07:00

Hello! Today I want to share with you a card I made using the Artful INKables set "Fun and Friendly". I used "My Minds Eye" paper and some graph paper I snagged from my daughter. I colored the earth with my water color pencils and cut it out and used some pop dots to make it pop up. The twill is from the fabric notion side of Joann's. Enjoy!

A Witchy Boo!

2009-09-05T02:00:00.000-07:00

I wanted to share this simple card with you. I punched a hole out of copy paper and used it as a reverse mask for the moon. I sponged with sunflower and raw sienna ink, my friend Pat called it a perfect harvest moon. The witch is from inadinkado and the Boo is from TAC. I used my glitter pen and colored in some of the witches trailings. I made these for my monthly card club. After I took this picture I ended up adding a sheer black ribbon at the top, with the knot to the left.
Enjoy!

Think Ink Challenge!

2009-09-04T02:00:00.000-07:00

It's time for another Think Ink challenge over at the Artful INKables Blog! This 2 week challenge is to create a box or a bag. I used the instructions for the 2,5,7,10 favor bag from the SCS resources page. I made this favor bag with my son in mind, filling it with lizards I got from the dollar tree. Make sure to check out the challenge and link your creation back to the AI Blog for a chance to win some free stamps. You don't have to use AI stamps but if you do it will double your chances of winning.

Boo!

2009-09-03T02:00:00.000-07:00

Hello! Isn't this little girl so Adams family? To me she appears to be playing yo-yo with a spider! I made this card for my 5 a month card swap, hosted by my friend Deb on inspireswapchat.com.

It's hard to photograph, but I used Spica glitter pens for her socks and on the spider. I cut her head out and popped it up to give her some dimension. I cut the words out with my cuttlebug hippie chick dies.
Enjoy!

Muchas Gracias

2009-09-01T02:00:00.000-07:00

Hi! Today I want to share another card I made with the Artful INKables set "South of the Border". I did the masking technique with the cactus stamp on this card, to make the cactus taller. When I was little my great grandmother had a gorgeous backyard, filled with fruit trees, vegetables, flowers of every kind and cacti. My favorite was her 15 foot cactus! It bloomed and grew for years and then sadly froze one winter and died. Their was just something so impressive about the massive cacti, it was both beautiful and scary all at once.

Also, today is Think Ink Tuesday! Hooray! You know what that means, a new challenge is staring today over at the Artful INkables Blog. The challenge is always different, and their will be a prize! So go check it out. You can check back this Friday for my challenge piece.

Recipe Card

2009-08-28T02:00:00.000-07:00

Hello! I thought I would share a recipe with you today! Whenever I make this soup for my stamping friends there is never leftovers! They lick the crock pot clean! lol Well not really but it is all gone! I love recipe cards and this 6x6 size is perfect for recipe books. I find my 6x6 books at Michael's and they have refill pages too!

I used the new Artful INKables set "South of the Border" for this card. I just love this armadillo guy he is so sweet and his Mexican hat just cracks me up! I really love this set, so many possibilities!

True Friends

2009-08-25T05:00:00.000-07:00

When I saw this stamp from the Artful INKables Fun and Friendly set I instantly thought of the Beach! My Hubby and I share a love for the Beach and hope to move there some day. I think this card could easily be given to a guy. I used a little abalone button to tie to the ribbon and some copper brads.

Artful INKables Challenge

2009-08-21T07:24:00.000-07:00

I made these cards for the "Think Ink Tuesday" challenge for Artful INKables. The challenge for this Tuesday is a color challenge. You are use the colors black, white and red on your card or project. I made two different cards both using the "Fun and Friendly" stamp set from Artful INKables.

The challenge is for 2 weeks so make sure you join in and link your creation back to the AI Blog by September 1st. They are going to have drawing from all who participate for a grab bag of stamps!

Simple Fall Card

2009-08-19T09:00:00.000-07:00

I made this card for an ongoing swap I am in over at ISC (inspire swap chat). If you want to meet some wonderful crafty women, join a few swaps and do some chatting then ISC is the place to be. The swap I am in is a 5 cards a month swap hosted by my friend Deb. I love this kind of swap because you don't have to participate every month and when you do it's for only 5 cards! This month was "Fall Fun". I was trying really hard to do something other than pumpkins, lol and I came across this leaf template I used about 4 years ago for some Bunco invites. I thought it would be perfect for a fall card. The paper is from the DCWV fall stack that I picked up last year. The leaf template is a medium sized maple leaf paper punch that I had punched out and then enlarged on my copy machine to the desired size for my card. Great idea right? Really you could do the same thing with any of your punches!

Que Pasa?

2009-08-18T08:00:00.000-07:00

Here is a card I made with the Gecko from the "south of the border" stamp set from Artful INKables. This stamp set has so many cute stamps and they are so fun to color in! If you haven't had a chance to check out the store head on over and look around they have some great stamps, and an awesome gallery with great ideas.

I also wanted to let you all know that over at the AI Blog we are starting to do challenges on every other Tuesday. We are calling it "Think Ink Tuesday". The challenges will change so it will be a different kind of challenge every time. This first challenge starts today and it is to make a card or project using red, white and black. Make sure to link your creation back to the AI blog because I saw there will be a prize for one lucky person!

Artful INKables Blog Hop!

2009-08-15T01:00:00.000-07:00

Welcome to the AI Blog Hop! If you haven't come here from Julie Ranae's blog, then you will want to start at the AI Blog so you don't miss anything along the way, and be sure to follow us all the way to the end for a chance to win some free stamps!

Today, I'm showing you a card and travel sewing kit I made using the new set from AI called "Fun and Friendly". The Fun and Friendly stamp set has 9 really cute stamps. It is the perfect stamp set for making cards for your girlfriends!

I hope you are enjoying the hop so far! This is my first time being involved with a Hop and it has been a blast! Your next stop on the Hop is Deb Young's Blog .

Exciting News!!

2009-08-12T08:00:00.000-07:00

Coming this Saturday, Artful INKables is having a Blog Hop, in celebration of their 3 new stamp sets for August. If you visit the AI blog during the next few days, you will get to see some sneak peeks of the new stamps.

The Blog Hop starts Saturday morning, August 15th, at the Artful INKables Blog! Make sure to leave comments on all the blogs you hop through and of course, there are prizes at the end!

So, I hope you will join in on the fun and hop with us this Saturday. I know you are going to just love the new stamp sets!

TAC Owls

2009-08-10T09:00:00.000-07:00

I got this really cute set of owl stamps from my friend Claudia who sells TAC stamps. If you haven't looked at what TAC has to offer visit here.

For this card, I used some Cloud 9 Paper and colored the owls in with watercolor pencils. I used the masking technique with the owls because, I wanted them to appear to be huddled together. On the inside I stamped "from OWL of us!"

Simple Bird Card

2009-08-04T09:56:00.000-07:00

This card was so easy to make and looks great in person, but does not photograph well! I love all the cuttlebug embossing folders there are so many of them! Some of them like this one named "Bird Call" really stands on its own. I went with the monochromatic look, and really you could do this card in any color you like. I used my Pepples Inc. pearlescent chalk on the bird, which gives him just the right amount of shimmer.

Miss You

2009-07-31T14:49:00.001-07:00

Isn't this little guy just the cutest! I followed the sketch from Amy R's Friday sketches, unfortunately it is from last Friday, so if you go there today you will find a new sketch for you to try! I have her link on my side bar she has the coolest blog, and I love her Friday sketch challenges. My cute turtle guy is from whipper snapper and my sentiment is from studio G clear stamps.

I am an INK girl!

2009-07-30T08:29:00.001-07:00

I took the plunge and applied for the Artful INKables design team and I made the team along with 9 other very talented women! I am a INK girl! I couldn't stop smiling all day yesterday. If you click on the light gray words in the first sentence you will be taken to the link where you can see the list of wonderfully talented women I will be working with! I'm so excited to be given this chance, I can't wait to get started.

Chicken Soup makes everyone feel better....

2009-07-27T13:04:00.000-07:00

well, everyone except the chicken of course! I made this cute card to cheer up a sick friend. I had seen a similar card on a blog, and thought what a great idea for a get well card. I went in search of cup of soup packets and found these Lipton soup ones they come 4 in a box for just under $2, and are the same size as hot cocoa packets. I made my card template myself, but if you have a template that holds a hot cocoa packet that will work too. My chicken is from whipper snapper, the saying I typed up on my computer. I think this would make a great group project. Get well cards are always good to have on hand.

-Jen

The Cutest Bear

2009-07-22T08:40:00.000-07:00

Don't you agree? I just think he is the cutest bear ever. He is from CC designs stamps. They have him in several stamp sets I have the "Bear Hugs" and the "Scenery Set."

On the first card I used SU paper and when I stamped the bear sitting I also stamped him on a post it note and cut him out, to make a mask. After I water colored him on the white circle, I used the mask to cover him and sponge blue ink for a sky effect. On the second card I also did masking with his feet so he is standing on the grass.

-Jen

Life is like...

2009-07-19T11:03:00.001-07:00

...a lot of things, but I think this kid quote stamp by Inkadinkado, is one of the funniest life quotes I've heard. I made this a simple card, because I think the quote should be the focal point. I used lime ricky patterned paper by Basic Grey.
-Jen

Edward and my Twilight Tuesday Challenge

2009-07-16T17:32:00.001-07:00

This is my Edward! I have read the Twilight books, listened to them on CD, own the first movie and music soundtrack. I am really excited about New Moon coming out, especially after seeing the trailer and the way Jacob turns into a wolf. What can I say, I am a Twihard!

I made this card for the Twilight Tuesday sketch/inspiration Challenge. I love, love, love their blog, it's one of the many blogs I stalk. Right now they are doing a special challenge with The Greeting Farm and if you enter you have a chance to win a Greeting Farm stamp set. So go on over to the Twilight Tuesday Blog and check it out.

-Jen

Poppies

2009-07-14T14:36:00.000-07:00

I love driving through California during wildflower season. The poppies stretch out for miles like a beautiful orange carpet. I saw this poppy stamp by stampendous and had to have it. I colored the image with my watercolor pencils and blender pen, then I applied spiced marmalade distress stickles to the flowers.
-Jen

Butterfly Card

2009-07-07T16:20:00.000-07:00

This is the card I put together for card club. I think everyone will enjoy putting it together. I used the new sizzix butterfly die from Stampin Up, an oval quickutz die for the body. I embossed the white paper with my Swiss dot Cuttlebug folder. The stamped saying is a clear $1 stamp.
-Jen

Go Green!

2009-07-01T17:41:00.000-07:00

I got this really cute set of go green stamps from Unity stamp Co. I actually copied this card right out of a card magi zine issue. I just really liked it! I did see where someone made a card with the earth stamp that said "you mean the world to me" so I think the set could still be pretty versatile. I found the twill in the trim section for sewing at Joann Fabrics, it came in 4 different colors and a lot cheaper by the yard then at the scrapbook store!

-Jen

4th of July card & some Blog Candy

2009-06-25T08:31:00.001-07:00

It's funny I have always loved 4th of July, but I don't really have many people to send a 4th of July card to, so I hardly make them. I found this C.C. designs set on sale at All that Scraps, it has 4 saying stamps and one other cute girl besides the sailor girl I used, so 6 stamps for $5.75. That's a great price for red rubber stamps. They have other cute stamps they are retiring also. I think I will use the Sailor girl and the "ahoy there" saying to make a set of cards for my best friend. Her father was in the navy for 33 years. He passed away a few years ago and as a tribute to him she had a tiny anchor tattooed on the top of her foot.

Here are some really cool blogs with chances to win their Blog Candy. Paper addict and a latte inkin fun.

-Jen

Splish Splash

2009-06-22T17:59:00.000-07:00

I am currently making cards from a list of cards I've wanted to try. The list is mostly stamps I have and haven't used, or colors I haven't tried and some are sketches. Some haven't made it to completion but some have worked out really well, like this one I put together today. I think he is soooo cute! I was trying to work with colors I wouldn't normally use. I think it could of used a layer of red between the white card base and the solid turquoise. Oh well live and learn.
-Jen

With You....

2009-06-18T18:14:00.000-07:00

...is my favorite place to be! This is the card I made for Braden to give to his daddy for Fathers Day. I'm always saying my hubby is like a polar bear, he's chubby and growls sometimes and he likes our house at a chilly 72 degrees! My mom and I turn it up during the day, but he knows even if it's a degree difference. lol That being shared.

Braden loves, loves, loves, his dad and when they are together it just makes me smile. Braden just can't get enough of his daddy. When daddy is home Braden is all over him.

I picked this stamp up last year at a stamp show with them in mind. I stamped the bears on some white card stock and outlined them with my gray marker to make them pop.

-Jen

How the cluck are you?

2009-06-15T17:05:00.000-07:00

I don't know if this has ever happened to you, but it happens to me constantly. I will see a card idea I like, then I will click a link to something else, and then something else, on and on and then, I can't find my way back! Well one day during my crazy Blog Hopping I came across these chicken cards. I thought they were so cute! I want to share this Blog, because I thought her Tuesday Challenges are way cool. Check it out.

I free hand cut the chicken base, and heart wing. I used a med primitive heart punch for the beak and comb, a small flower punch for eye, and a reg. hole punch for the pupil. Misc brown button with twine threaded through.

-Jen

PS- I think "Happy Clucking Birthday" is pretty funny too!

Owl's it going?

2009-06-02T14:15:00.000-07:00

I know owls are probably on the way out in some circles, but I still really like them! I was on a computer hunt yesterday for an owl pattern that I could use to make some paper ones. I admit I am just not very good at computer hunting. If anyone knows how I can just search for things in Blogs let me know. Well in my hunt I did come across the cutest owls this lady had made out of felt, and thought I could totally make those out of paper! These are just some of the ones I made. The saying is from TAC, and the paper is all scraps out of my scrap drawer.

-Jen

Foxy and some Blog Candy!

2009-05-29T11:48:00.001-07:00

Here is a simple card I made for card club. The fox is from imaginisce the twitterpated collection. I think he is so cute! I didn't have a good saying stamp so I left it blank and figured they could add whatever saying they would like.

Now for the blog candy. Go here to enter for a chance to win some blog candy. I found it by way of Heidi's blog. I just love looking at blogs there is so much creativity out there in the world!

-Jen

Graduation

2009-05-26T10:26:00.000-07:00

My oldest Daughter is Graduating from High school this week! I made her announcements, I ended up adding the oval class of 2009, after I took the picture of the example I made. I had some of the pretty argyle foil paper left over so I put together a card to go with her present.

-Jen

Good Friends

2009-05-18T09:38:00.000-07:00

My stamping friend Kristine always has the greatest card ideas, so for this card I cased one of hers. If you look closely, you can see the definitions for girdle, girl, girl-friday, girlfriend, girl scout, and girth, right on the dress form! How clever is that! I was thinking you could apply this to almost any shape, just pick your shape and find a good page out of the dictionary that works for that shape.

-Jen