Thursday, April 23, 2009

April Stamp of the Month

Here is a card that I made using the April Stamp of the Month-"Worlds Best Dad" I used the water pen to give the fish a two toned look. Just pick up vineyard berry ink with the water brush and color half of the fish. Clean brush and pick up sweet leaf ink to color other half of fish and blend together.

Below is a list of items I used to create this card.

D1342 April stamp of the month
Z2114 Cocoa Ink
Z2153 Sweet Leaf Ink
Z2157 Vineyard Berry Ink
Z2117 Crystal Blue Ink
X7105B Emporium Level 2 paper Pack
Z1040 Antique Copper Brads
1771 Waterbrush

I am so OVER THE EDGE......

Well, I have not posted anything for a few weeks because I am over the edge. I never dreamed how remodeling one room would create such a mess and disaster. My entire house is covered with either new appliances waiting to be installed or Close To My Heart boxes filled with pots, pans, pantry items ect.... I discovered that I don't deal well with mess and chaos. I wake up in the morning look at the mess and want to go right back to bed. Some days I actually do. Right now I wish I was on a big boat in the middle of the ocean.

We still have lots to do. We or should I say Fred has to finish the tile, finish knocking out that pantry wall, build a pony wall for the bar, paint ect... The electrician should be here any day to do the electricity for my double oven. Did you see that I said "MY DOUBLE OVEN" Fred gives me grief about that double oven every day. However when it's all done I know he will love it.

This oven reminds me of when we were finishing our basement. I really wanted wood stairs. Well as Fred finished each wooden stair he took my name in vain with each piece of wood that he placed down. However, after it was all done he said that was the best thing we have ever done and he loves my wood stairs.

Anyway, new cabinets will be here this Saturday. I'm not sure where we are going to store them until they will be installed on May 11th. I think on May 12th I will have a major party, well hopefully I will at least be able to post a finished kitchen project before we move onto the next room.

Wednesday, April 22, 2009

National Scrapbook Month...

Join all the fun for National Scapbook month and "Tickled Pink". Close To My Heart has a fun contest going on. Click on the button for more details. Also as a reminder those who earn or purchase "Tickled Pink" kit will be able to put there kit together at my May and/or June workshops as well as 4 cards that I have designed with this kit as well. View the layouts below.

Saturday, April 4, 2009

"Tickled Pink"

May is National Scrapbook month so to celebrate this event we have a wonderful kit that will add a little spring, bling, and everything you love. You can view complete details here on how to get your very own Tickled Pink scrapbook kit.

Offer good from April 15th-May 31st. Below are my layouts I did with the kit. I changed things a little and added some ribbon. You are welcome to follow the brochure, copy mine or do your own thing. You will love this kit. It's so easy to use.

The kit comes with a sheet of die-cuts on textured white cardstock. All I did is stamp the flowers on the cardstock and then put them on the layout.

Putting this together was so simple.


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Thursday, April 2, 2009

"That's Amore" Expo Create and Take

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I had some great memories brought back when I started putting photos on this layout. This was my Europe trip I took with my girls in 2006. We had so much fun and it was one of the best things we have ever done together. This paper pack was perfect for these Europe photos. The one thing I love about Europe is the detail the buildings and structures have as well as how old the structures are.
Edge Anchors

"Stardust" Expo Create and Take

Click on image to enlarge I love using this paper pack for sports layouts, but at the same time it can be used for just about any layout and cards. The colors are very bold and happy.
White brads and ribbon

"Dream Wishes" Expo Create and Take

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This is a very fast and easy card to make. This card can be used for any occasion. The colors work really great together and will put a smile on just about anyone who receives it.

"Cupcake Sprinkles" Expo Create and Take

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I think this stamp set is my favorite stamp set right now. You can make so many fun creations using this set. Of course I used it for my daughters birthday because it matched her sexy socks just perfect.

X7108B Daydream Level two 2 paper pack
D1336 Cupcake Sprinkles stamp set
Hollyhock Ink
Cocoa Ink
Sweet Leaf Ink
Z1122 Hollyhock Ribbon Round
9030 Imagine-"Role Play"

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