Ooooh it's so exciting!!

My dah'ling Diva of a best friend is home from hospital and I'm sooo happy!!

Welcome home!!

Waterfall Sympathy Card

This card was made in memory of my dear Grandma...

Some tips on making this waterfall style card - score the tab/turn at the edge of the paper where it sits when laid flat, use a good heavyweight card stock for the paper that is pulled,  and use adhesive under the brads *only* on the paper bar that the tab is being pulled under.  

And the tutorial - thanks Dawn!

Stash used to make this card were:
Verve Forever in Our Hearts Stamp Set, Tim Holtz Distress Ink - Pumice Stone, Basic Grey Capella Paper pack, StampinUp Early Espresso ink and marker, Scotch ATG 714 gun and adhesive, Fiskars Trimmer (my fave!), misc ribbon, brads and card stock from my stash.

Have a wonnnnderful day!

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Birthdays and a birthing day coming up!!

I got my 1/4 inch ATG gun-714  for my birthday and woooo hooo I love that thing!!!  I use it on paper, ribbon, just EVERYTHING!  I'll post about that in a separate post - it deserves it's day in the spotlight ;)


I have been up to so so sooo much, and I have to apologize since when I finally get into my crafting "zone" I completely forget to take pictures to share with you - so sorry.  I have been using laundry time during weeknights as an excuse and kind of a timer so I can get a chance to create.


First things first, my sister in law is due with their first child on Sept 6th, so you know I have been up to something to welcome baby, right?  ... stay tuned they're *both* coming soon ;)  Also, my brother (the father to be) and cousin both have birthdays this week so I've created two cards for them.


My cousin won't believe I made this card, just the way he is, so I purposely put his name and the year behind a Tim Holtz fragment so there would be no doubt LOL.  It's all PTI Enchanted Evening ribbon, background paper and ink - and the PTI Birthday Basics stamp set.

  

This one just evolved because I really like to use my scraps so I used scrap ribbon and misc paper and ribbon and eyelets and my cropadile and it just evolved :)  I also used the PTI Birthday Basics stamp set, and som ecute gear-looking things I had found at my Dad's he said I could have LOL

  

Again, when I use my web cam the pic turns out the mirror image - sorry I really don't know how to fix it LOL.

Have a wonnnnderful day!

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Lovin Grannies :)

image - Mo's DP - Mumu

Butterfly card/album

I found this fffaaaannntastic tutorial today, here's the butterfly album, and here's the tutorial.  I sincerely believe if you have a die cutting machine, like the Silhouette or the KNK, this would be an awesome, and easy project!!  I have all intentions of making one, but not for a few months so I was inspired to play with the shape and make my own template inspired slightly by my Martha Stewart butterfly punch shape.  

Here's my template making escapades 

...and then I made a cute birthday card in the meantime, waiting for the munchkin to finally fall asleep - all experimenting with my butterfly shape.  I like it!

Have a wonnnnderful day!

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My baby made me a card!

... and we chose and stuck the eyes on together, ... it's me, she said, can't you see it ;)

Have a wonnnnderful day!

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Lil Mermaid

Here's a cute birthday card I made :)

ABC Card 
Stamps: Melia on her shell phone
Paper: Neenah white cardstock, misc water paper from my stash
Ink: my computer printer,  Copic markers, Stickles in diamond and some bling
Accessories: Stampin Up Edger punch


Have a wonnnnderful day!

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((¸¸.·´ ..·´ Create with passion!
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We Can Do It!!

I remember getting this book for one of my bridal shower gifts, and then researching what the big deal was with this 1960s type picture - pretty cool - and PERFECT for the very first Pretty Little Palettes challenge celebrating International Women's Day BUT... here I was thinking I'd come up with this sensational first entry for the challenge and then BAM!  BabyGirl is running a fever and I am home with her today sooo.... what more fun to do but make her a get well card together so that is exactly what we did.  SHE chose her best friend Dora "We did it!" for the card and helped me colour it with Copic Markers and if you look carefully you'll see her "imprint" with my Blue Iris ColorBox "cat eye" ink/chalk pad.

We think it's beauuutiful!

You know, I always meant to vLog so *snicker snicker* this is my first attempt and yet another first for today - LOL ;)

We Can Do It Card
Stamps: JustRite Stamps
Paper: Neenah white cardstock, misc from my stash,
Ink: my computer printer, Memento Tuxedo Black, Copic markers,
Accessories: ribbon from my stash
Challenges: PLP#1

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Antigua & Easel Card Tutorial

Where in the world am I??

Today we're docking in Antigua the island with 365 beaches... one for every day of the year :)

(pronounced an'teeg'ah, ignore the u)

Sooo... guess what I am doing today???

And since by now I must be dyyying to get my hands on my "stuff" here's a tutorial by the wonderful Beate that you may have already attempted, but this time we have scor-pal measurements - YAY! I love my scor-pal ;)

But I wouldn't be having this much fun and not remember you sooo....

... While I'm cruising the Caribbean Sea in February, I'd like to celebrate my 1st Pretty Little Things blogoversary with all of you wonderful and inspiring people who've become part of my daily life by thanking my BBFF's with some BLOG CANDY!!! See this post for details and I'll absolutely ship anywhere in the world!

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Tortola, BVI & Faux-drink card tutorial

Where in the world am I??
Today we're docking in Tortola, British Virgin Islands

By now, I've soaked up some sun and a few chick-drinks and would love to share the fun with you in this faux-drink card tutorial - have fun!! Leave me a comment if you try this, I can't wait to see some :) But I wouldn't be having this much fun and not remember you sooo....

... While I'm cruising the Caribbean Sea in February, I'd like to celebrate my 1st Pretty Little Things blogoversary with all of you wonderful and inspiring people who've become part of my daily life by thanking my BBFF's with some BLOG CANDY!!! See this post for details and I'll absolutely ship anywhere in the world!

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((¸¸.·´ ..·´ Create with passion!

-:¦:- ((¸¸.·´* -:¦:- NikkiNix

Cruising for Valentines Day & making Pretty Bows

Today we're cruising the Caribbean Sea and enjoying Valentines Day!

How cute are these :)

And here is an awesome bow-tying tutorial by Dawn McVey that works EVERY single time!


But I wouldn't be having this much fun and not remember you sooo....

... While I'm cruising the Caribbean Sea in February, I'd like to celebrate my 1st Pretty Little Things blogoversary with all of you wonderful and inspiring people who've become part of my daily life by thanking my BBFF's with some BLOG CANDY!!! See this post for details and I'll absolutely ship anywhere in the world!

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¸.·´ .·´¨¨)) Live with integrity.... -:¦:-

((¸¸.·´ ..·´ Create with passion!

-:¦:- ((¸¸.·´* -:¦:- NikkiNix

Easy-Peasy pop-up cards

So today we've escaped already at 2AM from the cold today and head out on our much awaited cruise.

Have you always wanted to create an easy-Peasy pop-up card perhaps for Valentines Day? (Thanks Lynne for the link!)

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10 Things I Love About Mom

This evening I found a great tutorial for this cute little meander book and thought it would be a perfect alternate to a Valentines card for my Mother in Law.  Here' the almost final product, I'll put some tags with ribbon pulls in once I write up my little messages.

Pretty Little Tropical Thing
BLOG CANDY

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Contest deadline: Feb 23rd, 2010
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10 Things I Love About Mom
Stamps: Top Ten, Top Ten additions, Friends till the end, Treemendous, Love Circles
Paper: Neenah white cardstock, various cardstock from my stash
Ink: my computer printer, Memento Tuxedo Black,
Accessories: Copic Markers
Challenges: Color Throwdown #77,
Inspiration: SCS Meander Card tutorial, Dawn McVey

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Get Well Wiper Card

A dear friend is having surgery tomorrow, and she's very appreciative of anything hand made so I whipped this one up tonight especially for her. You know, it had to be "different so I went over to SplitCoastStampers and found this neat little wiper card with a "Get well soon" pop up message. I am pretty tired, so unfortunately won't be adding any more doo dahs but I am happy with how pretty she is and how unique the card is so taaa daaa !!!

I really waned to show how important using three tones is... here's her "roots" to give definition to the right but not on the left, pretty neat, huh ;) Then After I was happy with the "fullness" of her hair, or volume of bigness LOL, I went in and added highlights where the light would hit.

I love it :) I know she will too...

Pretty neat, huh!

And don't forget!!

The Pretty Little Tropical Thing
BLOG CANDY

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- One entry for each comment made during the contest,
- The possibilities are endless!!

Contest deadline: Feb 23rd, 2010
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Get Well Wiper Card
Stamps: Greeting Farm

Paper: Neenah white cardstock,

Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black, my computer printer

Accessories: Ribbon adhesive, ribbon & paper from my stash, Spellbinders circles, Copic Airbrush, Copic Markers,

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Thanks chick ;)

The stickles do not photograph well on this shot, but it was a fun card to make. I tried the easel card again, in a 6X4 size but I don't like how long it ends up, I much prefer dimensions closer to a square, or with a wider base and not so tall. Ever since that Copic Challenge with different skin tones, I've intentionally been working this image every which way because it's quick and fun to colour. This one has dark hair, I need some more grey tones to attempt black or very dark hair but for now, this is it. Stay tuned for my take on a blond, coming very soon :) Ope! That little bit peeking at the bottom is the inside of the card, it wasn't sitting flat when I took the pic.
I have this paper pack, meant for tearing as the inside is a shade lighter than the outside which is really pretty but the colours are soooo close to Copics it's awesome! Take a look at my Copic coloured white ribbon and the paper circle backing on my thank you. Neato!

And here's the stars of the Copic show, didn't have time to write them down, just took the pic this time - see below for more cards.

Pretty Little Tropical Thing
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Thanks Chick

Stamps: Rachel
Paper: Neenah white cardstock, from my stash
Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black, my computer printer, copic markers and airbrush
Accessories: ribbon

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Hey Baby, Time to Party!!

OOOhhhwee - how fun was this card!!! I've had this digi image forever and I sincerely do not know where I got or bought it from so if you know, please pop me a line ;) For now, I call her Hot Stuff! Well, this pretty hot stuff is ready for a night on the town to celebrate with her chicas with some margaritas! OLE!

OOOH bay'bay'bee'bayyy'bay we have bling, we have zing, we have oh la laaa... we even have enough paper cuts to make a second card!! Looks like three of us will be hitting the town as soon as I colour up another image!!

Sorry for the dark pics, this new iMac is wonderful for a lot of things but one thing I miss dearly is my graphics software... soon my BBFFs, soon. Check out all the layering of stuff and stuff and more good stuff I have going on her, oooohhhhh la la! I think I'll kick up my feet and make some calls. Me and mah girlfrenz are going to hit the town and paint it pink for the upcoming February birthdays - wanna join us ;)



Hey Baby, Time to Party!!


Stamps: Greeting Farm

Paper: Neenah white cardstock,
Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black, my computer printer
Accessories: Ribbon adhesive, mini pop dots, Spellbinders ovals, Copic Airbrush, Copic Markers, Hair: E57, E35, E31; Skin: E00, E31; Makeup & Accessories: BV00, BV01, R00Rv10, RV11, RV32, RV34, C1, C3, YR02, 0

Challenges: 365 Cards - Girls night out, ABC - Layering, Cupcake Challenge - Girly, Cards Mag - Love Theme, Pink Elephant - Birthday, Stampin Royalty - Birthday, Creative Inspirations - New Year New products, Tuesday Morning Sketches - Buttons & Bows, Stampin for the Weekend Sketch, EBTKS Sketch, Inky Impressions Sketch, DP2 sketch, Spoon Full of Sugar Recipe: 3 pieces designer paper, 1 piece ribbon, 3 flowers and 3 buttons

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((¸¸.·´ ..·´ Create with passion!
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