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You are MER-MAZING!

No you are. NO you are. NO YOU are. NO YOU ARE. LOLOL

Now I am just cracking myself up. I do that often. It's a form of entertainment for me. 🤣 

So this sweet card was made using Mermaids from Avery Elle. I think out of all the mermaid cards I made with this set this one might be my favorite. I don't normally gravitate towards pastels but I love the colors on her. And I know that not every one loves circle cheeks but I do. I think they give her another level of sweetness. 

Today I am working on some more cards to send to "Cards for Hospitalized Kinds." I have a stack ready to go but then I pulled out my Tough Guy set from Avery Elle and decided to make a couple of "Stay Strong" cards for the boys. Most of my cards are non gender but looking through them they seem more "girly." Can't have that. Anywho, back to work. 😀

Alright, I am off. I hope you have an amazing day. Thanks for stopping by!

 

 

stamps: Mermaids from Avery Elle

inks: Black Momento & Copic Markers

paper: White, Baja Breeze, Yellow, Gable Green

misc: Glitter Pen, Confetti, Coral dies from Avery Elle & Stitched Dies from My Favorite Things

I'm stuck on succulents...cacti...its a problem...

This is a sweet little card I made using the September Freebie from My Favorite Things. The fun die is also from MFT. It doesn't get easier than this card. The most time consuming thing was picking out which color green to use for the barrel cactus. LOL 

I may have to use this one for a Valentine's Day card. Do you send out Valentines? If so, to who? I was thinking the obvious, my Hubs, but who else? Nieces & nephews? What about other family? Isn't it silly to ask them to be my Valentine? Mmmm, going to have to think about this one. 

I had to clean my beast of a house today. I am POOPED! OMG. This is why I have a house cleaner, right? Right. Well, Hubs & I are trying to cut back on expenses and now I only get my house cleaner once a month. UGH. So bummed about that. Don't get me wrong, cleaning the house is satisfying because I know I cleaned it the way I wanted and typically it is a better job than anyone else will do BUT...it's so nice to run errands on a Saturday morning knowing your cleaner is taking care of your house while you take care of everything else. Just saying. I know, I know, it's a luxury but boy is it a luxury I love! LOL 

Alright, I am off like a prom dress. I am going to try to get a little stamping done before I fart & fall over. 

Have a great evening & thanks for stopping by!

stamps: Sept 2018 freebie from My Favorite Things

inks: Chalk inks & Black Momento

paper: White, DP

misc: Die from My Favorite Things & Brads

I missed a day...oops!

It's the first day of February and I have a confession to make. My Starbucks Christmas tree is still up. I can't bring myself to take it down. I don't know what the problem is. LOL There is something about the way it turns on every night and stays on until I hit the sack. It's just sooooo CUTE! Perhaps I should just make a bunch of paper hearts to put on it for Valentines Day??? SUCH A GREAT IDEA!! I may have to do that. LOL

So I still have a few Christmas cards left to share. I used items from a few stamp companies this time...Avery Elle for the tree & star, Taylored Expressions for the grumpy elf and saying as well as a snow globe die from Memory Box. If you got it...use it, right? 

Today I am home making cards for hospitalized kids. It is a great way to volunteer and still do something I love...STAMP! 

Anywho, I better get moving. Have a great day & thanks for stopping by!

stamps: Starry Scene from Avery Elle & Holiday Grumplings from Taylored Expressions

inks: Black Momento & Copic Markers

paper: White, Black, Blue & DP

misc: Dies from Avery Elle & Taylored Expressions, Snow Globe die from Memory Box, Acetate, Bakers Twine, Glitter

Are you ready for Mermaid madness???

Cause it's coming in HOT. I don't know what came over me but I went MER-CRAZY and made a ton of Mermaid cards. It's insane. I don't think I know enough people to send them too. LOL 

This sweet little Mermaids set is from Avery Elle. They are fast becoming one of my favorite stamp companies. LOVE their fun, versatile sets! Shoot, I am looking at my card and it looks like I cut off the white outline of cardstock on the right. Clearly I didn't do a good job taking my picture. UGH. Oh well. 🤪

Dang it, look at the time, I better scoot. I still have a stamp desk to clean up. YIKES!

Have a great night & thanks for stopping by!

stamps: Mermaids from Avery Elle

inks: Black Momento & Copic Makers

paper: White, Teal, Tangerine & DP

misc: Glitter, Shaker Pouch, Coral Die from Avery Elle

 

You're WONDERFUL!

I made this card for my friend Eliza when she was here a couple of weeks ago. It was her first time stamping and she went CRAZY!! She out stamped me with all the images she stamped, colored & cut out. I swear the girl has enough images for 25+ cards!! Anywho she LOVED the shaker cards so I had to make her one. Since the "She's Wonderful" set from Kindred Stamps is one of my current faves (gee, I wonder why? LOL) I had use it. I mean, I HAD TO. 🤓

Oh my goodness, random tangent...my basset hound, Gracie Mae, is laying beside me and SAWING LOGS! Like crazy logs! She is so LOUD! LOL And she keeps scooting closer & closer to me. Before you know it she is going to bump me off the couch. 🤣

Alright, I better get going. Thanks for stopping by!

stamps: She's Wonderful from Kindred Stamps

inks: Black Momento & Copic Markers

paper: Red, Yellow & White

misc: Frame die from My Favorite Things, Acetate, Sequins & Glitter Pen

I've been good(ish) all year...

Still have a few more Christmas cards to share & then I can move on to the gazillion mermaid cards I made. LOL This is another card using the Holiday Grumplings from Taylored Expressions. I went a little crazy with this set. They are so fun to stamp, color & will keep you laughing the entire time. I mean c'mon, his wonky eyes are the BEST! 😜

Total random item... I was talking to my Mom tonight on my way home and was telling her how thankful I was that my Nubby, Eliza, came to stay with me & craft a few weeks ago. She, Eliza, really helped me renew my passion for stamping & coloring. Shoot, just crafting in general. I can't tell you enough how important it is to take time for yourself. Do something you love. Share it with those around you. (Right. I know. That means I can't hoard my cards. Got it. 🤣)

Alright, I better get. I want to finish a project I have sitting on my desk. Think "llamacorn." Don't judge. Just wait. heehee

See ya later & hey, thanks for stopping by!

stamps: Holiday Grumplings from Taylored Expressions

ink: Black Momento & Copic Markers

paper: White, Black, Vellum, DP

misc: Die from My Favorite Things, Button, Bakers Twine, Glitter Pen, White Ink Distress Marker & Mini Brads

 

Woo freakin Hoo

It's your birthday. Well, la-tee-dah. LOLOL I think the older we get this is how we start to feel about our birthdays. Not me, but some people. I pretty much start planning my birthday at the beginning of the year. I have to. No one else will and why would I want to be let down, right? Right. That being said, this year I am headed to Disneyland. I am hoping it will be decorated for Halloween. I AM SO freakin' EXCITED!!! Again, this is why I plan my own birthday. My only question is... do I invite my husband?? LOL

So what are you up to today? I have a butt full of laundry to get through and I should really vacuum the house but...my stamp room is calling. I think Frodo from the Lord of the Rings is also calling. Do I go to his aide? I might have to. Yeah, it's decided. I will do the laundry and then let Frodo know I am all his. It's been awhile. I think the visit will do us both good.

Alright, I better get going. Have a SUPER Sunday!

stamps: Party Grumplings from Taylored Expressions

ink: Black Momento & Copic Markers

paper: Teal, White & DP 

misc: Dies from My Favorite Things & Party Grumpling Dies from Taylored Expressions

Thank you kindly...

Made this card using my Cricut Maker and the Southern Sass saying set from amuse studio.  I LOVE the various speech bubbles! I was even thinking of using this layout and stamping various Happy Birthday sayings in the speech bubbles. Wouldn't that be cute? So many possibilities!

Today I am stamping in my jammies. I may even make my way over to my sewing suite and do a little sewing. The craft world is my oyster today. LOL

Better get started...time is ticking. 

Have a great day & thanks for stopping by!

stamps: Souther Sass from amuse studio

inks: Black Momento

paper: Grey, Taken with Teal, White, Bliss Blue & Pacific Blue

misc: Cricut Maker & Brads

Happy Valentine's Day

I went all Roy G Biv on this card. LOL C'mon, I am not that old. I know y'all know what Roy G Biv is. Don't make me explain it. 😃

I think this Peacock from Avery Elle is the sweetest thing. I had to purchase this set because my Niece Makayla has a thing for Peacocks. She's sweet, this stamp set is sweet...see where I am going with this? Besides, it was the perfect excuse to buy it. 🤪

The frame is a die from My Favorite Things. I honestly believe that MFT has something going on with all these dies. I especially love the stitched ones, don't you? I find myself gravitating towards them all the time. 

Alright, I am about to get some late night stamping in. Thanks for stopping by & I hope you have a FABULOUS evening!

stamps: Peacock from Avery Elle

inks: Black Momento, Copic Markers & Glitter Pen

paper: DP, Yellow, Red & White

misc: Frame & Circle dies from My Favorite Things

Latte anyone?

I am ready when you are. Just tell me when & where. LOL And, uh, anytime is a good time for coffee. Just sayin.'

I made this card using the "This Could be Vodka" set from The Cat's Pajamas. Love that DP paper and the color profile. Wooooweee! 

Anywho, thanks for dropping by! Have a SUPER day!

stamps: This Could be Vodka from The Cat's Pajamas

ink: Black Momento, Copics & White Gel Pen

paper: DP, Coral, Blue & White

misc: Button, Twine & We R Memory Keepers Circle Dies