Finding the time to blog more frequently is turning out to be a challenge at times. I mean, where are the little house elves that do the dishes, vacuum, do laundry and pick up all the endless clutter around the house?? If they just did their part, I could do crafts all evening long…but as [...]
Archive for August, 2009
Fun Birthday Card for little Boys
Posted in Cards, Stampin Up on August 14, 2009 | 2 Comments »
Coloring with Prisma Pencils – Fun!
Posted in Cards, Stampin Up on August 11, 2009 | 3 Comments »
I finally found the time to try out the prisma color pencils and Odoless Mineral Spirits technique (also referred to as "Gamsol Magic"). So much fun! I have always enjoyed coloring, though I am still quite the novice at it. Thankfully there is a lot of inspiration to be found on the subject. Personally, my [...]
A Half Hour Card
Posted in Cards, Stampin Up on August 7, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Today I was able to squeeze in a bit of stamping time during my sons nap and because I already had an idea in my head I was able to finish it in half an hour!! And, this time, the card really looks like I envisioned it. I made no changes whatsoever! Impressive huh! [...]
I never know for sure what I’ll end up with
Posted in Cards, Simple Goodness, Stampin Up on August 5, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Perhaps you're the same way. You start out with an idea of how your card is going to look. You pick your colors, inks and your stamp sets and you cut your paper and get to work. That's what I did last night. But this card look nothing like I originally planned it! It doesn't [...]
Field of Daisies
Posted in Cards, Stampin Up on August 3, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Phew, the heat is finally subsiding here in Pdx. What a week its been! Last Monday I got an entire box full of new Stampin' Up! goodies, but had absolutely zero energy due to the heat to play with any of it. Torture, I tell you! At least I got my stamps mounted. So easy [...]