Inspire Me!!

They always have an inspiration challenge on SCS on Saturdays. Yesterday was a page out of a Pier 1 catalog, and it was a brown sofa, orange walls and just lots of wonderful accents. This is my spin on it.

Supplies:

Stamps: Pocket Silhouettes from SU, and birthday sentiment from Stamping Bella

Paper: Tangerine Tango from SU, Chocolate from PTI, dp is also SU.

Misc: twill ribbon from PTI

Thanks for looking!

OCC Challenge Card

I did the challenge for Our Creative Corner last week, and just did it again for this week. I love the nice simple lines of this sketch.

Supplies:

Stamps: Papertrey Ink Birthday Basics, Pocket Silhouettes from SU

Paper: Very Vanilla, CTMH dp, white, black

Misc: Ribbon from Pinkhedgehog and a paper piercer

Happy Anniversary My Friend

My very dearest bff asked if I could make her a 20th anniversary card for her to give to her husband. Nothing too girly...and she wanted me to use my Just Rite stamper. Well...I absolutely love how this card turned out. My 15 yo son said "Mom, thats the best card you've ever made!" Soooo...I'm thinking this card is GREAT!!!!

Supplies:

Stamps: Just Rite Monogram Stamper

Paper: Baja Breeze, SU dp, Basic Gray

Misc: ribbon, paper piercer, pearls

Thanks for checking in.

Cocktails Anyone???

Todays card was made for Our Creative Corner - they had a challenge to make a funny card. This brand new stamp that I hadn't inked up seemed like the perfect one. I made the martini b/g paper probably a year ago, and its been sitting around waiting to be used.

Supplies:

Stamps: Clear Set from Inkadinkado, Amuse oval stamp

Paper: Black, Red, White

Misc: Ribbon, markers, paper piercer.

Enjoy, and thanks for stopping by.

Sketch Challenge

I love todays sketch challenge on SCS....it rocks. I knew as soon as I saw it this morning I needed to hurry home and get this one started.

Stamps: Coffee With Friends - Flourishes

Papger: Pretty in Pink Chocolate Chip, White, DP from CTMH

Accessories: Brads, ribbon, paper piercer, inkssentials white opaque pen, photo corner punch, nesties.

Thanks for stopping by and checking in one me today!

Everything's Coming Up Roses

Ahhhh...not feeling too hot today, have a sinus infection and messed up ears...but I did feel well enough to do the color challenge on SCS. The challenge was to keep things monochromatic...and well...I love how it turned out.

Stamps: Inkadinkado

Paper: Rose Red, Pretty in Pink, White and SU dp

Ink: black

Accessories: scallop punch, nesties, small and large oval punch, rub ons, Marth Steward butterflies, brads from pinkhedgehog, ribbon

Thanks for swinging by and checking on me today.

O-R-G-A-N-I-Z-A-T-I-O-N

Who doesn't need to be more organized??? As I continue to "collect"....I'm constantly looking for ways to organize my stamps, paper, bling, etc. I got the idea to put some trim up on the walls to hold my stamps. I'm sure I saw it somewhere on line, but who can remember stuff like that. So off I went to Lowes.....rubber stamp in hand! I searched for a piece that was wide enough to hold my stamp and bought 2 8' sections of it. It was already painted white...which made it even sweeter. I (ok, not really "I", it was the hubby) cut each piece in half and nailed them onto wall. Now all of my wood mounted stamps from different companies are right up there on the wall for me to look at and decide which I want to use. How cool is that...no more searching in a drawer!!

Ah yes...I'm such a slacker!!!!

I've neglected my blogly duties lately. I can't believe how quickly this summer has gone. Its hard to believe the holidays will be here before we know it. I've been thinking about Christmas and gifts, and giving. Christmas is my absolute favorite time of the year. I admit its fun to receive gifts...but man I love the giving part. I've been known to go a little overboard! Its also time to start thinking about Christmas cards. I admit I don't "make" them for everyone...but for the most part, family and friends get them. I'll be sure to upload some of them as soon as I get started.

I was peaking over at PTI the other day and came across a bracelet Nichole had made using paper. OK, I instantly fell in love with it and dug out my beading supplies. It was so easy and I definitely plan on making some of these as Christmas gifts. Nichole has a tutorial on her blog at http://nicholeheady.typepad.com/capture_the_moment/2008/08/introducing-rem.html go check it out. I bought more paper to start working on some more bracelets. I know my nieces are going to love these!!

Thanks for stopping by, and I'll try to keep after this blog a little better! Take care my friends!

Rockin Vanilla Skies

Wow....do you not love todays color challenge on SCS??? It's gotta be one of my all time favorites! Challenge was to use River Rock, Very Vanilla, and Soft Sky. I threw in some Basic Grey Figgy Pudding and a Christmas sentiment and made a Christmas in July Card. Hope you enjoy and thanks for looking.

I know...I'm a SLACKER!!!!

Wow, I can't believe how long its been since I've posted on here. When I started this blog....I promised I keep up with it! So much for promises to myself huh?

Well.....I hopped on the Copic bandwagon! So far, so good. I'm getting the hang of it, but I need MORE of those darned things. Here is my first card I did with my new markers.

Is that giggling puppy not just THE CUTEST thing you've ever seen???

Supplies: Image came from the PIF Thread on SCS.

Paper: Chocolat Chip, Real Red, White

Misc: punches, brads, ribbon

Thanks for stopping by and I'll try to update this thing more often! ((hugs))