Altered: Kitty frame

For all the cat lovers out there....

Altered project: Bonsai

I was commissioned to create this for a special friends that loves Bonsai trees.

Card: Flowery birthday

Card: Scallop cupcake

WW: Mini Album

I have noticed that inspiration seems to strike me in the most wonderful of ways. This was the case with my latest creation! Inspired by a picture mat I bought at Wal-Mart...



Rotated and distressed with Tim Holtz alcohol inks, stickles, and grungeboard elements I have to say I am incredibly pleased with it.

I embellished the grungeboard with alcohol ink and stickles

I used flocked patterned paper for the back cover which gives it a vintage-y look

Patterned Paper: Kimberly Poloson Flocked Cabana Blooms

Embellishments: Tim Holtz grungeboard, 7Gypsies gaffer tape, Tim Holtz alcohol inks, Tim Holtz Stickles, Picture Mat

Sneak Peek: Book binding

One of my favorite products to use is the 7Gypsies gaffer tape.

Sneak Peek: Handmade album

I am so thankful for the extended 4-day thanksgiving weekend I got off. It was extremely relaxing and productive!

Etsy: Purse-onality

This is the latest addition to my Etsy shop.

WW: November ATC

This is my entry for this month's A Piece of Craft ATC club cards.

My new T-Mobile phone!

Stampin Up: Rub On Cheer

Click on picture for more information on this amazing promotion!

Dates: November 10-30, 2008

Promotion Details: Spend $20 and qualify to purchase any Rub-Ons assortment at 20 percent off ($8.76 per package; regularly $10.95):

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Chateau Bella

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Word Flurries

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Hidden Garden

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A Perfect Day

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Take Note

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Chills & Thrills

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Chit Chat

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Greatest Moments

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School Days

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Anchored

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Old Saint Nick

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Season of Cheer

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Hidden Garden Blossom

WW: Damask and Velvet

This is a very special birthday card for me since I have never combined so many textures and patterns in one card.

Cardstock: Stampin Up Pacific Pointe, Riding Hood Red, DCWV Yellow scallop textured

Patterned Paper: Scrapworks Valentine's Day

Ribbon: Green organza, Sweet petites brown tiny check

Embellishments: Heidi Swapp Damask ghost sticker, 7Gypsies gaffer tape, Dymo caption maker, Daisy Bucket velvet heart (sunset), tiny clock face

Card: birthday sneak peek

My love affair with Dymo label continues on this gorgeous birthday card (sneak peek)

Cardstock: Die Cuts with a View textured

Embellishments: Dymo caption maker, Daisy Bucket Velvet Elements (Sunset), mini clock face

Storage: Transfering stamps

I am always on the lookout for better ways to store my stamps, so when I found Robyn's videos on Youtube regarding re-mounting her wood mounted rubber stamps I knew I had something. This week I received my Sunday International EZ Mount sheets and started the transfer.

I was stunned with how quick the process turned out to be. I transferred 8 sets in the span of an hour. I was able to remove the stickers from the wood mounts showing the stamped images.

All I need now is to go get CD cases to store them in.

COOL!

Update: Team potluck

This Friday our team came together at our first potluck. There was so much yummy food, and we all felt we had to do it again. I am learning SO much stuff that I have been unable to create as many cards as I used to. I am working on multi-tasking on the weekends.

Altered project: And the winner is....

Alas, the pumpkin contest was won by the team that created "McPUMPKIN"....In my team's hearts "DIVA" was the winner. I can hardly wait to see what the other holidays will bring!

WW: Historic CHANGE

This is a digital image that expresses how I feel about the history that was made last night. This country needed a change and OUR new president will bring us that.

Halloween FUN at work

Peaceful greetings from my friend/instructor Victor and Me!

Halloween hotties chilling at work!

EXTRA! EXTRA! - Honorable mention

On Wednesday I received a request to have some of my work featured on Mrs Grossman's newsletter. I am honored to have received this recognition. Mrs Grossman's has always been one of my favorite sticker companies.

Altered project: Diva T Mobila

I got a standing ovation when my teammates saw my rendition of a pumpkin Diva. My carving tools ended up being MIA so I had to make due with an X-acto knife and 2 paring knives. I was happy with the results. In my own true fashion I had to add rhinestones and glitter.

Embellishments: T-pins, Me and My big ideas (diva), Doodlebug jewels, Prima Say it in crystals, blue glitter, Blue on purple Glam Trimz (wig), Stampin Up pretties kit rhinestone brad, Heidi Swapp crown, Bazzill big brad, SU chocolate chip stampin marker, Uniball signo white gel pen