Friday, July 8, 2011

Surprise....Just Because Release

Hi Friends~
I am sure you all have been wondering where the heck I have been!  This past month has been very hectic at our house!  Working full-time is amazing...I absolutely love my job....however in all of my free time I am studying my butt off to get my CPA licensure!  I take my first (of four) exam next Thursday....Eeeekkkkk!  I'm getting pretty nervous!  A couple weeks ago, my hubby and I went on a much needed vacation....we went to Myrtle Beach for a week.....had a fabulous time!  However, upon coming home we got some not so good news in our family, we found out that my Gramps was diagnosed with cancer.  The good thing is the doctors feel it is localized and after numerous tests have found that the cancer is not in his organs or bones...that was some good news.  He just started his chemo treatments this week.  If you could keep him in your prayers that would be greatly appreciated!  :)

When I found out about my Gramps my crafting mojo disappeared.  So that's the reason why I've been missing from blogland.  I'm slowly starting to come out of my "funk" and am starting to color again....which feels good....I forget how much of a stress relief coloring is for me....my Copics are GREAT therapy and my happy place....lol!  Now onto some fun.....

Today I have some fabulous images to share with you!  Susana has released some amazing new stamps  today at SCACD just because she wants to bring you even more fun!!!!  There are 2 gorgeous perfume bottles designed by Victoria Case and 2 new flower children designed by Elisabeth Bell for SCACD!  Meet one flower of the flower children.....Daisy Doll:
I absolutely adore Daisy Doll...she so reminds me of the Anne Geddes pictures!  I used this cutie pie for a baby card for our friend's who had a little girl 3 weeks ago!  Papers are from the Echo Park Springtime collection.  MS border punch edge has been accented using Self Adhesive Pink Rhinestones.
Daisy Doll has been colored with Copics and accented with my black pastel pencil.  Image has been cut out with a circle nestie and popped up on a SB Doily Motiff.  I then took my Viva Decor Hologram Glitter Liner and outlined the image.  The doily has been accented with my Viva Decor Rose Paper Pen, and Viva Decor Yellow Pearl Pen.  The Rose Paper Pen was also used to accent the butterflies along with Star Dust Stickles.
Flowers are from the fabulous WOC and arrangements consist of 35mm Trellis Roses, Cherry Blossoms, Sweetheart Blossoms, Hip Roses, and 8mm Semi-Opened Rosebuds.
I used my Illuminate Smooch to sparkle up the flower petals on Daisy Doll.  I love the soft shimmer that the Smooch adds.
And one more angle shot so you can see all the beautiful dimension!

Card #2 that I am sharing today features the brand new Flora Perfume Bottle by Victoria Case for SCACD!
Isn't this stamp dynamite?!!  I went for a shabby chic girlie-ness for this card!  I adore these perfume bottles soooo much!  They would make adorable wall hangings for that stylish girl that you know....AKA that would be my sister!  I am hoping to surprise her with two wall hanging with these new stamps!  You can find them both at SCACD -->HERE<--!  Paper are from the Echo Park Be Mine collection!  Bottom right corner has been accented with a filigree metal corner and the striped paper has been decorated with a gorgeous grey silk ribbon from WOC.  
My perfume bottle has been colored with Copics and accented with my black pastel pencil....I am loving the depth that I can get by adding just this little bit of pencil shading!  Image has been cut out with a Labels one nestie and while the image was still in the nestie I lightly airbrushed the edges with my Copic RV11 to add a very subtle and soft edge.  The spray top of the bottle (pink part) and hearts were accented with Star Dust Stickles. For the black part of the spray top and the tassel I used my Crystal DecoArt Glamour Dust Paint to add a beautiful sparkle to the image...I LOVE this paint because it dries clear leaving behind all the stunning sparkle!  This definitely is a MUST HAVE product!
 Flowers are from the fabulous WOC!  The main flower in my image is using the BRAND NEW Organza Rose Trim.  I cut one of the flowers off to use as a flower!  LOVE LOVE LOVE these!!!!  The rest of the arrangement consists of 35mm Trellis Roses, 20mm Roses, NEW Tulips, Gypsophilas, 4mm Closed Rosebuds, and 8mm Semi-Opened Rosebuds. Then I used some rhinestone swirls to accent the arrangement.
Finally one more angle view so you can get a look at the depth of this card!  I hope you have enjoyed my showcases of these new images!  RUN to SCACD to order yours today!  While you are there make sure you check out the paper pads....I hear Susana has an amazing sale going on with the paper this weekend!!!

For my European friends you can find these stamps at Quixotic Paperie -->HERE<--!  Make sure you head over to the store blog to find the links for the other fabulous designers to see what they have created with these gorgeous new stamps!  Don't forget to go and order yours today!

♥ Thanks for stopping by! ♥
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Wednesday, June 1, 2011

Another Soooo Big

Hi Friends~
Today I am showcasing this beauty over at the Wild Orchid Crafts Blog!  Don't forget that we are looking for a few additions to the WOC DT....check out the next post for all the details!
I have another card featuring  Angie Hunt's Little Darling called So Big!   I made this card for my Mommy-in-law for Mother's Day!!! Papers  are from the Prima Madeline Collection.  I've used my SB Parisian Accents for the border and flourish in the corner!  Corner flourish was accented with Self Adhesive Rhinestones!  Double bow was made using WOC Vintage Seam Binding Ribbon in Light Mink.
So Big was colored using Copics and accented with a white gel pen.  I then took one of my black pastel pencils and shaded the image.  Star Dust Stickles was added to the flower for some bling.
Flowers of course are from the fabulous Wild Orchid Crafts!  Arrangement consists of a 40mm Trellis Rose, 30mm Wild RoseSweetheart Blossoms, and Gypsophilas

♥ Thanks for stopping by! ♥
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Sunday, May 29, 2011

WOC DT Call

Hi Friends~ I hope you are all enjoying your memorial day weekend and to my friends overseas who are celebrating Mother's Day I hope you are enjoying it!  I am enjoying my weekend immensely!  Yesterday I got to help my friend finish up some shopping for her wedding! She is getting married next Saturday, and I am so honored to be a bridesmaid for her!  Today I spent the day bumming around with my hubby...we went to a flea market (he bought me some wood roses...I'll share some pictures with you in the next few days) and then we went and put some flowers on his grandparents grave.  It was a nice day of bonding.  Tomorrow I am hoping to get some much needed crafty time in....and maybe start studying for my CPA Exam!  I received notice that my application was processed and I can now schedule 2 parts of my exam...EEEKKKK....exam time will be here before I know it!  LOL!

Now onto the fun crafty news I have to share with you all:  

Wild Orchid Crafts is looking to recruit three talented DT members to join our existing team!  If you are interested and would like to be considered please head to the Wild Orchid Crafts Blog to find out all of the details to enter!  The call will close at 8pm GMT on June 12th!

Good Luck to you all!

♥ Thanks for stopping by! ♥
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Friday, May 20, 2011

NEW RELEASE AT SCACD!

Happy Friday Everyone!  I am so excited for this weekend as it's my Graduation Party tomorrow....what a great feeling it is to be all done with school!!!  Today there is lots of fun cooked up at SCACD!  If you are here from my super talented mom, Mary Lou's Blog then you are in the right spot.  If not please head to ultra talented Elaine's Blog because you don't want to miss a stop on this hop!!!  Susana has done it again....Today we are sharing the BRAND NEW Natural Beauty Collection by Carmen Medlin for SCACD!!!  This collection mixes beauty with nature...and boy oh boy is this set AMAZING!!!
 I have the pleasure of introducing you to Gathering Love!  Isn't she gorgeous?!  What a beauty!!!  Papers are from the Echo Park Be Mine Collection....this is one of my ultimate favorite paper packs...gotta love black, grey, and of course PINK!!!
 Miss. Gathering Love was colored with Copics.  I then took my Crystal Glamour Dust Paint and painted the flowers on her dress...I so wish I could have gotten daylight pictures to share with you the amazing beauty and detail that this paint gives.  It's nice and sparkly in real life!  The flower buds on her dress were accented with my Viva Decor Silver Pearl Pen....gotta love being able to get those customize size pearls that you need!  You can't go wrong getting these amazing pens!!!  Finally I used my pastel pencil to shade my image.
Flowers are a combination.  The large soft pink flowers are Kaisercraft FairyBlooms...I love how these come in a package with many different shaped flowers.  The tulle flowers are Prima Delightful Day flowers...oh my gosh do I love these...finished off with the pearl center!  Finished flower arrangement off with a few WOC flowers, some MS punched flowers & leaves, and some rhinestone swirls.

Now head to the SCACD store to get your VERY OWN Collection -->HERE<--!


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STAMP SET SPECIAL: With every Natural Beauty Collection (the 7 image set) that is purchased AT SCACD Susana is giving away for FREE 1 Prima Tooled Rose Set (which contains 9 roses that are approximately 1" each)...flower color chosen by Susana!  This offer is ONLY GOOD UNTIL MAY 29!  


For our European Friends....you can get your Natural Beauty Collection -->HERE<-- at Quixotic Paperie!

Your next stop is at the fabulous Pattie's Blog!  Enjoy the rest of the hop!!!

♥ Thanks for stopping by! ♥
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Sunday, May 15, 2011

SCACD Sneak Peeks & CANDY!

Hi Friends~

I survived Graduation (I will share pictures with you later)!  I even made it across the stage without tripping...YAY!!!

Today I have some fun to share with you....SCACD is showcasing a BRAND NEW Collection by Carmen Medlin for SCACD!  Oh my goodness these are beautiful....Here's a little tease of today's sneak peek by Elaine Hughes!

Head over to Elaine's Blog to see the full image!  Please join me in welcoming the super talented and Copic Extrodinare Melanie Holtz to the SCACD DT!!!  If you haven't seen her work you really need to go and see her blog and stop in to say hello.

CANDY ALERT:
Finally head over to the SCACD Blog....Susana is giving away some AMAZING CANDY!!!  Details are at the SCACD Blog!
♥ Thanks for stopping by! ♥
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Saturday, May 7, 2011

NEW WOC CANDY WINNER!

Hi Friends, Unfortunately the winner of this:

Classic Colour WOC Candy has not contacted me....so those of you who left a comment are still in the draw for the winning!
The NEW WINNER is:
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CONGRATULATIONS Rene!  Please contact me (e-mail is located in my profile) by Tuesday, May 10th, or I will pick a new winner.

♥ Thanks for stopping by! ♥
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Sunday, May 1, 2011

WOC Candy Winner!

Thank you so very much for all of the comments on my WOC Blog Hop card!  I am so honored that I am able to inspire you all!!!  You have all made my day with your kindness!  Now onto the fun.....The Winner of the BEAUTIFUL Classic Colour Collection Flowers is:

And the winner is:

Here are your random numbers:
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CONGRATULATIONS Cindy!  Please contact me with your mailing info so we can get these beautiful flowers on their way to you! :)  You have until Wednesday May 4th at 6pm to contact me or else I will choose another winner.


♥ Thanks for stopping by! ♥
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