Just Hatched

Since we recieved about 5 inches of snow in less than 3 hours, I shut myself in my basement and played with a few new things!! I know that's no where near the quantities alot of you see...but here in central Ohio...that's like 12 feet!! LOL!

I just love this little chick from Stampendous. To color the egg I used the technique Painted Pearls. Beate has a great tutorial for this technique HERE. I have one Aquapainter dedicated to Future Floor Wax, that way it is always available. The chick itself is colored with Water Color Wonder Crayons and an aquapainter. I'm not sure about the white outline. I wanted to hopefully make her "pop" alittle, but I'm not sure I achieved that. LOL!

How about a sketch for you to try!!! This one was given to me by Keri during a VSN Weekend with several friends. Thanks Ker!! This card was Cased from Keri's original. I told Keri that working nights has affected my stamping mojo...original ideas are just not flowing freely. LOL!! I'd love to see your take!! Feel free to post a link in the comments!

Make a Wish!!

When GinaK announced that her newest Stamp for a Cause set was going to benefit JDRF and the ADA, I knew I *had* to get it. My sweet little Jillian was diagnosed with diabetes alittle over three years ago, at the tender age of two. So young to be afflicted with this horrible disease. Even being a nurse, did not prepare me for the plan that lie ahead. I've learned alot in the past three years. Most importantly I've learned that my little "Jillybean" is one tough little girl. She makes me so proud.




Now to the card...

These images from "How Sweet it is!" are sooooo fun to color. I wanted something bright and cheery. I love how this one turned out. I used my copic markers. I just got a "few" more from Joy and Daisy. The icing has some sparkle to it, from the Spica Pens, but that doesn't show very well. The sentiment on this card is from the "Birthday Turtle" set by Inky Antics.


Enjoy, and please make a wish that they find a cure for diabetes!!!

I got nominated for an award!!

I feel like I'm at the Grammy's!! My good friend Beth Silaika nominated me for this...

Thanks Bethie!! If you need watermarks or banners for your blog or other postings...she is the gal to go to!! She does amazing work!!

62 Hearts!!!

Sixty-two 3x6" pieces of cardstock, sixty-two pieces of patterned paper, sixty-two punched hearts, and sixty-two tied bows!! That's what it took to get the kids school valentines finished!! Kristina Werner showed these cute little valentines on her blog. She stamped hearts and cut them out...I opted for even easier...punched hearts!! I hadn't done 3x3 cards prior to seeing her post. I love them!! So quick and easy!! I hope you enjoy!

I'm sooooo tired of rain. I know it's not the severe weather some of you experienced yesterday. My heart and prayers go out to those affected by the storms.

I am going for bright cheer colors today. This is a card I made using the "My Friend Ronnie" line of stamps from Inky Antics. Joy and Daisy carry her at eP. She was so fun to color. I have not been able to put my copic markers down. They are by far, my color medium of choice now. I am having alittle stampers guilt though...my solid image stamps are being negleted. Anyone else feel that way? After I added the present, I thought it looked like Ronnie was *dreaming* of gifts. LOL

Oh well...off to the first round of school pickups!! Have a fantabulous day!!

Paper Hearts

I soooo love this little image by American Art Stamps. I received her from an image swap with friends. We have done this every so often to "try before your buy"! I don't know if it is helpful or detrimental to my budget?!? LOL!! I colored her using copic markers. The patterened paper is sprayed with Glimmer Mist purchased from eP! Of course that is difficult to see in the picture. Ribbon is May Arts purchased from Cindy at Starlitstudio

What is everyone going to do for the game tomorrow? Will everyone be stamping? I have a class to teach. I am going to wager a bet that most mom's will come solo!!! My DH is watching a rerun of the '72 Dolphins in the Superbowl. Obsessed, I tell ya!! He has been rooting against New England all season!! To be nice...I will end this post with Go Giants!!

Major Milestone

Can you guess what happened in our house today?!? I love this little purse idea that Nichole at PTI showed us. It uses the stationary boxes. They are just cut in half. SO INGENIOUS!!! Nichole posted a tutorial here. I can see many many uses for these purses. I know Jillian loved hers. How about filled with little lip glosses and nail polish for birthday gifts. A mini
composition book fits great also. (I'll show you that tomorrow) Perfect for gift card holders. I also tried Hershey nuggets. Twelve will fit sitting flat!! Woo hoo!! The possibilities are endless.