The BEST thing in the world!!!

OK friends...you know when you are digging around in your purse or wallet, and you find an unexpected treasure...aka MONEY$$$$ Isn't that one of the best things in the world!!!!! That's what I did!!! I found money from a stamp club member that I forgot I had!! Woo Hoo!! The order had already been placed, packaged and delivered, so in my eyes...this was FREE CASH!!! (at least I could put it in my account and not have to figure what percentage was staying! LOL) Anyway...I digress.

I went shopping at eP!!! Copics are on their way!!! Not the mass quantity that was available at the retreat, but, I am so excited!!!!


This little guy is so cute!! Whipper Snapper has some very cute images. I stole this from Lana!! That girl can color!! She had a box of stamped images that she just picks from to color!! Amazing idea!! I am sooooooo copying that!! Remember you can click on the picture to see the image larger!! Have a great day all!!!

Stamps: Whipper Snapper, Stamps by Judith, Paper Trey

CS: Pumpkin Pie, Basic Black, Lovely Lilac, Whisper White

Accessories: Copics, ribbon, scallop punch

FORE!!!

Over the next several days I'll be posting cards I made as I was



"practicing" with the copic markers. All images were colored with the fabulous choice of colors in the post below!!

This little hedgehog has become one of my favorites. Since we live on a golf course, I am always looking for "golf" stamps. HB used this little guy for her image swap at the retreat. I have since *begged* Joy and Daisy over at eP to add this little guy...I think I begged enough!! LOL!! Don't you all go and snatch them up until after I get my order placed!!!

Stamps: Penny Black and SU!

Paper: Brocade Blue (SU!) MME Pattern paper

Accessories: Ribbon, button, Sewing Thread

and machine, Copic Markers and Circle

punches

COPIC HEAVEN!!!

This is what I had the opportunity to play with at the retreat in Chippewa Falls!!! Could you imagine. Definitely sold me!! If you didn't already know that Joy and Daisy from eP rock....THEY DO!!!

College Football!!

The first game of the season is this weekend!! Of course I have to work!! Bummer!! Living in central Ohio you can't help but be sucked into Buckeye fever!! I never got nervous watching high school football, but OSU is different. I literally get butterflies every week. It's crazy!! I didn't even attend Ohio State.

The saying goes...Once a Buckeye...always a Buckeye!! So is true for my Uncle living in North Carolina. His children have never lived in Ohio, but are TRUE BUCKEYES!! This was a frame that I made for Chandler' new room. LZ did a great toot for us a year or so ago. The Buckeye and block O in the corner is a recycled Christmas ornament that my mom made. Buckeye items, around here, fly off the shelves. I have several more frames in the work for an upcoming craft show! Hope you all enjoy!

Back from the Land of the Missing!!

Between work, end of summer, and start of school, things have been a little hectic. Not to mention sneaking in a little respite vacation. I had the fantastic opportunity to spend a weekend with some of the most fabulous friends anyone could ask for. Pine put together the most awesome retreat!! I have never laughed so hard. There were many late nights spent with achy sides from laughing so hard. Classes, tutorials, AWESOME food, relaxation, friendship, laughter, crying, and FUN!!! What more does a girl need?!? Thank you to all that made this retreat special!! Oh and did I mention...Copics?!?

More Scrapping!!

I had a few more minutes to complete a page...or two!! I am not a big double layout person, but knew I wanted all of these pictures scrapped. I also don't like to crop pictures. My whole album would be 4x6 pictures if I could make it work!!

I used Halloween paper from one of the Su! mini's last year. The name is escaping me right now. I hadn't even opened the pack!! Booglie eyes was a must have set for me!! I hardly ever send Halloween cards, but have an attraction to halloween sets!! You can never have too many.



This layout was a sketch from Sketches by Suzy. I recently found her site and can honestly say I will be back!! Close up of individual pages!!

Stamps: Booglie Eyes, Headline Alpha, Bold Alpha

Paper: Lovely Lilac, Pumpkin Pie, Water color, DS

Ink: Palette Noir, Various to Watercolor, Craft White

Child Labor Laws

Do they really exist? Not in the Hollett household!! I guess I should be thankful that my kids like to help with chores!! Lauren's favorite is emptying the dishwasher. I snapped these pics when she was a little over two. Let's hope she is only this helpful when she reaches those teen age years!! LOL!

Stamps: Karen Foster Snap stamps

Paper: Creamy Carmel, MME

Ink: Palette Noir and Very Vanilla

Accessories: Grosgrain ribbon, Loopy Brads, Sewing thread