Heather's Creations

Cupcake card

2009-01-26T18:17:00.002-05:00

I've been super busy as always but wanted to take the time to post a card I made recently. This card is very simple, I used the large cupcake stamp, watercolor pencils & blender pens from SU. I also added stickles. So I haven't had much time for scrapping since work has been so crazy ((but I'm doing well!)). I've been working on a LO for my nephew & will make sure to post a pic if & when I ever finish it.

Christmas is finally over

2008-12-28T09:34:00.000-05:00

I can't tell you how crazy this week has been! My sister has been in town with the baby & I've been trying to visit as much as possible. I love that baby so much & I can't tell you how happy I am to see him really enjoying the gifts I gave him for Christmas. I got him a sock monkey & I'm sure everyone was thinking he probably wouldn't like it but he's been playing with it alot. That was the best part of Christmas for me. We visited with most of the family. I made 3 batches of my Grandma's cut-outs (my sister helped w/2 of the batches). I also made about 25 Christmas cards for coworkers, friends & family. Nothing like leaving everything till the last minute too. I was rushing to make sure everything was perfect when those damn cards should've been done weeks ago lol.

I don't have much more to say. I'm rushing so I can get 1 more visit in with my new best friend (the above mentioned baby- Brayden) before they leave. I'll be posting some pics soon. So the card I'm posting is fitting isn't it. I made this for my boss for his birthday & never got around to posting.

A Christmas Card

2008-12-18T11:38:00.000-05:00

As promised I'm here to post another card. I've so far made about 6 of these cards using the Lily & Milo stamp from Stampavie (Rachelle Anne Miller). For this card I also added the sentiment from Stampin Up. I used my Cricut to cut out the oval & the oval shadow & inked the edges as well. I finally had a good reason to use my Christams tree brads I picked up @ CKC 2 years back. I felt really guilty using them all up but I can always get more right? I've still been going nuts w/my new SU blender pen & watercolor pencils. I think that will be my main technique when it comes to stamping now. I also used stickes on the stars & on Lily's cheeks. I'm currently in the process of hammering out about 15 cards for my team @ work & that's not counting the other 5-10 that I really should make for my bosses & friends at work. Oh why didn't I start weeks ago??? BTW, I just got my labels nestabilities in the mail so I'm sure I'll be going to town w/those too.

More cards as promised:

2008-12-09T18:20:00.000-05:00

Yes, I'm posting 2 days in a row! Here's just a few more to keep you interested ;) Of course you all recognize the Lily & Milo stamp (Rachelle Anne Miller) from Stampavie and I used the K&Company DP as well. For the other 2 cards I used Stampin Up stamps. The sentiment on the 1st card is Stampin Up as well.

Lots O' Cards

2008-12-08T18:07:00.000-05:00

This past week I got my Stampin Up order. This was my month to host so I got alot of goodies. I got the watercolor pencils with the blender pens & I have to tell you they are awesome. I can't believe I've gotten by stamping without them for this long. Since Monday night I've pulled out all of the Stampin Up sets & made a card using at least one stamp from each set. I'd been feeling pretty wasteful hoarding them without even mounting them. So, I've been "watercoloring" like crazy. I've got enough pics to post a different card daily for two weeks! But, I'll post them in groups. Just to update- my job is still going pretty well & I just bought a new car. The only bad news is that someone at work keyed said car my very first day driving it-- major bummer.

These 3 cards were all made using Rachelle Anne Miller's Lily & Milo stamps from Stampavie. I used various scraps of paper along with the blender pen & watercolor pencils. The sentiments are Stampin Up as well.

Sock monkey- you funky monkey

2008-10-13T18:16:00.000-04:00

My dog has a new "baby" all the time, you know the stuffed animal that you purchase to replace the one she's ripped apart in love? She has this monkey & flings it around so I have this song I sing to her (in the style of that Brass monkey song?). Anyways, the SU Sock Monkey set is awesome (if you didn't get what I was getting around to). I scraplifted from toddianni723 over on splitcoaststampers. Her version was very similar but Halloween themed. I used K&Company designer paper & a little bit of stickles on the cupcake. I really like this idea of using portions of the stamps! I started out trying to paper-piece a monkey & it was too much of a pain. I wouldn't say I copied (ok I did) but I had to make the monkey "peeking" over the edge. I haven't made anything lately & I'm so proud of this. I currently only have 1 comment for my card but "cotdsffs" said it is her favorite out of all 516 cards posted. Yeah!

Long Time Gone

2008-09-25T09:11:00.000-04:00

Well I probably could've titled many of my posts that right? I know I'm very sporadic but hey! It's not my fault. I was internet-less for about a month again. We finally had to wipe everything out & start over. Also, I got that "promotion" I was talking about. I'm not a supervisor of 12-15 people. It varies day to day since people will just up & leave- yeah it kinda' sucks. I have alot of new responsibilities & new tasks to learn. I'm also spending alot more hours hours at work as well. There goes my dream of being on a DT. I haven't even crafted anything in about 2 months. I will try to get around to all my fave blogs & maybe get to crafting something this weekend. (NO PROMISES! My house is a mess) FYI, SU has this new awesome sock monkey stamp set along w/an accessory stamp set as well. I ordered one for my SIL's b'day & now have one on it's way for myself as well. It's so cute. He comes with a little pennant flag & I dream of making a "You did it" card. If you're into sock monkeys this is a "must have".

Happy 4th of July!

2008-07-04T09:58:00.000-04:00

As promised- I actually got right up & into my craft room today! I know, you're all very excited :) So, this LO is one that's been rolling around in my head after I got this awesome rub-on @ CKC. I've been seeing alot of LO's using a white page for the background lately & have been loving the "clean slate" look. The title says "GROW baby GROW" which was a spin-off of Sheryl Crow's Run Baby Run & I really like it. This 12x12 page is very clean & simple & it might just be one of my faves yet. I went very far out of my comfort zone. I always matte my photos but I wanted the flower rub-on to be the matte. So- what did I use? The large floral rub-on is from Imaginescence (?) & I used my new SU craft stamp spots in 2 diff shades of green. Sorry, I'm having a brain freeze on the cursive letter stamps (autumn flowers? or something like that?) & the printed letters are my newest addition from AC Moore, just $1. Hope you guys enjoy & enjoy the weekend too!

Just getting started

2008-07-03T20:27:00.000-04:00

I've probably mentioned on here to some of my friends that I got my start cardmaking by way of scrapbooking. It's sad to say but I haven't done a LO for myself in like forever. I spent a little time just now taking pics of all of my personal LO's. I'm going to try to share a little at a time so I can post more often. I've got some great new LO's in mind & am anxious to get scrapbooking again. I bought some new toys today- picked up a threading water punch by fiskars that I've been wanting since I love the scalloped look but have no cuts on my carts to do it with. I also got a few odds-n-ends on clearance... I know.. clearance again- I'm a lucky chick. I also got the circle cutter by Cutterbee. It was a bit more than I was hoping but I used my trusty 40% off coupon.. hmmm.. what else? I picked up a couple of the $1 studio g stamps (YEAH!) & a couple wooden frames for embellishing. So, I'm gonna be posting these LO's over the next couple weeks one by one (instead of a whole bunch of pics/projects all at once like I'm prone to do). Please keep in mind that some of these are some of my first LO's & not what I'd consider "high quality" but they are what they are & they're mine.

Before I describe today's LO I just wanted to fill you in on my 2nd interview for S.W.A.T. training. You may be asking "what is swat training?" Well, it's kind of pathetic, I did know what SWAT stands for in this context but can never seem to remember it. What it comes down to is intense training for a supervisor position at my company. After that training is completed you may be chosen to fill a position that's available, if not, you're always "in the running". It all depends on what kind of person they are looking for that specific supervisor. If any of that makes any sense? Listen, I know even before today's interview or even the 1st interview that I have been chosen for said training. These interview are more of a formality for some (read: me) or a way of weeding out those not qualified or good candidates (read: people other than me). Anyways.... I was really proud of myself today because this one was with the VP from the other building & I barely know the woman. Of course my VP is on vacay so he was no help. I really wasn't nervous. I kept the blabbering to a minimum & I think I came across very confident (but not too confident). I'm still very excited about the whole thing. Even if I don't end up w/a supe. position I'll come out of this w/a much better understanding of how my workplace operates & that's cool too, KWIM. And now--- drumroll please--- my 1st personal LO posting every-- ta-da!!

Ok, I lied... this is actually my most current out of my personal LO's I've done. It's about 2 years old & I made it for Patty's Pig. It was this big all-day crop I went to with some of my scrapbooking friends. First of all, let me apologize a.) for the glare & b.) for being too lazy to take these out of the page protectors but hey, you're lucky to be getting this much. Took me forever to get these pics taken & uploaded for your viewing pleasure. So what we've got here is a 2pg 12x12 LO (my size of choice). This is probably the most labor intensive LO I've ever done. The title on the left "TWINS" made using my hip, cool Sizzix (which has since found a new home courtesy of ebay) & I chalked the edges too. The wording was all done free-hand letter-by-letter with rub-ons & says: Our lives intertwined forever. With just a look she knows what I am thinking... She is my sister." Yeah-- I came up with that on my own. The first four pics age in range from babies to about 4 years old & the final pic is us on my wedding day. And now to the cool part. I thought it would be super-sweet to create a DNA or double heliz thingie for effect. I used my hammer & eyelet-setter tool in 3 different sized & individually hammerred those little holes. I then "backed" it w/a lighter blue cardstock to pop. So I entered the LO in there little contest & didn't even come in running for any place. But, it was kinda worth it when I overheard people excited over my double-helix thingie when they realized I did it by hand. This is my fave LO. You won't see many LO's with just me as a baby or young-un. Almost all of my pics include my twin sister. But more about that another day. Anyways, I really love this LO & am in love with how it turned out. You can all clap now.... seriously I'm waiting on my crazy feedback ;)

SAHM-- If Only...

2008-07-01T10:12:00.000-04:00

Ok I have no kids-- yet-- but I dream of being a SAHM (stay at home mom). For the most part, all of my favorite blogs- you know, the ones posted on the right side of this page, are hosted by SAHM's. They're the ones that post a new card or creation everyday, sometimes more than once. Their creations are well-thought out &... well, crafty. They have every kind of stamp, ribbon, ink color, paper & gotta-have-it supply known to mankind. I'm very jealous! There, I said it. I work 40-45 hour weeks. I have a 40 minute commute- both ways. I have hair that won't cooperate & no clean clothes in sight at 5:30 in the morning when I get up for work. All day long I dream of LO's & cards begging to be created. I get home & am greeted by a dog with a frisbee in her mouth, a sink full of dishes from yesterday (ahem.. from when?) & my husband asking what's for dinner or "Is there even going to be dinner?". I am exhausted.. I can barely make it to the couch. My dog looks at me sadly, drops the frisbee & lays down with a defeated sigh. Too often my husband is stuck cooking but more often it's a phone call away. When I do have a day off I feel to guilty to spend my time in my craft room. Everything that's piled up from the work week must get done.. or should get done. So, yes, I'm jealous of all of you. You know who you are!

And now for a bit of organization & some goodies I forgot to post pics of. This pink binder is chock full of all of my clear stamps & some bellas too. I'm very proud that I got all of these organized. Of course there are a few stubborn large stamps that wouldn't fit in the little pockets but this is an awesome start. After getting all the stamps in the binder I couldn't believe how many there really are. Also, wanted to show off these cute little photo corners I "earned" at the CKC too.

I also got two of the K&Co Gallery J craft kits. One is for a lunchbox w/a paperbag brag book & the other is for a tag accordian book w/real hinges!! Right, I know, you would be asking how much for these lovely finds? Well, full price they're aprox $15 but as usual I got a deal. They were on clearance for $3.97!! And, I got the Cuttlebug dies on clearance- $2.97 each!!! I just can't pass it up.

Wicked

2008-06-24T17:57:00.000-04:00

Hi guys! I've been super busy as usual but wanted to get you all up to speed on what's going on. No, I haven't had any time to scrap or make cards, let alone use all of the goodies I got at the convention. I've pretty much just been working, no news on the new position yet. I went to see Wicked with my mom last week. I couldn't take a lot of pics but am posting what I did get. FYI, this was my first outing alone with my mom, not including shopping. We almost always do stuff as a clan but I just wanted to go with her so I bought 2 tickets for Mother's Day. I went @ got "beautified"
We also had a work picnic after work this past Saturday. I made dessert pizza (as seen in the pics). Not sure if I can post a recipe but it's from my one Pampered Chef cookbook. It looks like it would take hours to make but nope, just a couple of minutes-- really. If you do want more details just post a comment & I'll let you know. So, yeah back to the pics I'm posting-- the dessert pizza, a couple @ Wicked, my Wicked T-shirt, a little make-&-take "love" card from the convention, my momma, my latest SU order (the stamp spots, stamp set & my free stamp), & all of the goodies I got at the convention.

It's been forevah!!

2008-06-14T12:17:00.001-04:00

Hi everyone! I can't believe it's been over a month since I last blogged. Lots of reasons why- I've been a litte down in the dumps, super busy w/work, lots of projects, problems w/my blog & problems w/my computer. So pick one :) Anyways, I have lots of pics for you all. You may have noticed I changed my blog look. I had a really cool look I was going for & for some reason along w/not working I lost all of my info like all of the cool blogs I like to visit- GRRRRR! Hmmm... what else? It's been super hot this week & the only room w/AC is my bedroom so I've pretty much been living in there. It's just too hot & humid to sit in my craft room & try to do anything.

My SIL, Annette, & I "volunteered" @ CKC Buffalo. Holy cow, it was our first time & was it a lot of work. Annette hooked up online w/Lisa from www.dollarscrapbooking.net who needed helpers... or a better word would be workers or even pack-mules lol. We both worked about 4 hours the 1st day & Annette went back & worked the whole next day. Anyways, it was the busiest booth @ the convention & it was our job to keep everything stocked which wasn't easy since we didn't unpack the stuff to begin with. We were kind of "thrown into" the whole thing. At any given time the booth was completely packed with a line of about 15 women waiting w/baskets crammed full of dollar items. Yes! Everything was $1! Well except for like 2 things that were $1.50. The name of her website (www.dollarscrapbooking.net) was posted everywhere yet you wouldn't believe how many times I got asked "how much is" this or that?? Funny. If Lisa worked us hard @ least she hooked us up!! Usually when you volunteer it's through the CKC site & it's $30 credit for the vendor faire for a 4 hour shift. Lisa gave us the option of either $10 per hour cash or $20 per hour in her merchandise. So let's do the math-- the booth had awesome embellishments for $1 that would normally be $3-4 retail... so I figure I got over $210 worth of stuff for a couple hours work! Booyah!

So, what else has Heather been up to you might ask. I'm in the process of going through supervisor training @ work. I made it past the Excel test & the first interview. I have to make it through a 2nd interview w/the V.P. & some other important person (sorry "Kim" but I have no idea who you are or what you do @ the company I've worked @ for over 2 years lol). Those who get past the 2nd interview go through training & whenever a supervisor position becomes avail they choose from those who've made it thru the training as needed.

Ok, so I talked about making a baby scrapbook album for my cousin & here are the pics. Her shower was the day after I went to CKC & even though I had good intentions getting the album started way early, yes, I was scrambling the nite b4 to get it done. Everyone "oohed & awwed". I always say I never have anything to do but that was a crazy weekend! The CKC friday, finishing the album that nite, my Grandparent's 50th anniversary party sat. morning & leaving early to make it up to my cousin's baby shower. So, I used one of my new Lily & Otis stamps to make my Grandparents a card. It's the one w/Lily & Milo sitting on a bench. I used one of the studio g sentiments "Now & Forever" too & I'm really happy with how this turned out. I'm also posting a pic or two birthday cards I made using the Hey Cupcake stamps. If you don't have this set you def need to get it! It's so versatile, all of the cupcake pieces are interchangable-- too cool.

This is turning out to be my longest post yet!! I'm on a new diet kick----grrr. I did this myself & now I've got a lot of hard work in front of me. So I'm off today & plan to get in some cleaning & excercising (grrrr) & maybe get to checking out my long-lost buddie's blogs online that I've been neglecting. I've also got to get my SU order in for this month- it's due tomorrow! Not having a functioning computer for 2 weeks is very hard. Before posting I had to get all of my bills organized online. Not my most favorite thing to do & my DH is already calling home to find out what's for dinner! What?!! Huh??!! Who's even thinking about dinner @ noon?

Friday nite

2008-05-09T20:36:00.000-04:00

Yeah!!! I got my new stamps, Lily & Otis, by Rachelle Anne Miller. Thank you to Korin over @ Sweet-n-Sassy stamps. So, I got two cards done... sorry the pics don't do 'em justice. I really hate explaining how I made the cards. I think the picture is very self-explanatory... or maybe I'm just feeling lazy? Probably a little of column A & a little of column B lol. Anyways, I made the one for my Mother in law. I colored Lily in w/my chalks which I have to say was a bit time consuming w/Q-tips & all. The sentiment is from SU & it's the Curvy Lines set "You're a wonderful reason to celebrate". I used my new Dew Drops once again courtesy of Sweet-n-Sassy stamps. I'm so lovin' those too! The second card I made for my one friend who's down in the dumps.. I love her & hope it'll cheer her up. "Hey there" is from my other new set of stamps that I just broke open. You prob saw me post about it awhile back, Hey Cupcake from Eclectic Paperie. I also got the flesh toned Copic w/that order as well. I'm getting the hang of it but it's kind of a pain w/the bleeding and all. I used a bookplate on this card. I can tell I'll be grabbing those again & again. They add a nice touch. So, I was annoyed w/chalking so I colored Lily in w/coloring pencils. Hmm... what am I forgetting? My order from the Lily & Otis collection included 9 or was it 10?? stamps so you'll be seeing a lot more ;)

P.S. Yes I know it's friday nite & even though I have no children & am 30 years old--- I'm home alone making cards.... & I couldn't be happier!

Good morning!!

2008-05-08T07:29:00.000-04:00

Well, I too, have been neglecting my post lol. I just wanted to update all my loyal fans on what's been going on. So, I'm still working on the baby album I previously mentioned & by "working on" I mean I'm @ a standstill. I just can't get the motivation to enter my pit of a scrap room. Too much stuff too little space.. but did I mention I just got this new cute ribbon organizer? Yeah! So, I'm gonna post a pic of a card I made last month. I wanted to make sure the recipient got it before seeing it on here. The Bella stamp & sentiment are both Stamping Bella & were goodies from Katie. I made my own "word window" using a corner punch so I will not be getting that SU punch but I'm waiting on the "spiral" punch from SU which I can't wait to get my hands on. Speaking of waiting, I'm still waiting on my precious Lily & Otis stamps that I preordered. Hopefully today :). That reminds me that I didn't explain the new look. The image @ the top of the page is by my new fave artist Rachelle Anne Miller & she is allowing bloggers to use her illustrations on their blogs. All she asks is you drop her a line & give her the credit. You can find her awesome illustrations @ RachelleAnneMiller.com. I've also discovered a new blogger, Kathy, who also is in love with Lily & Otis & all of Rachelle's stamps as well. You can check out her blog, Distressed Stamper, by clicking on the link in the upper left corner of my blog.

Workin' 9-5!

2008-04-24T09:37:00.000-04:00

Ok I don't actually work 9-5 but I like the song. Seems like I've been doing nothing but working lately. Just wanted to pop in & let you gals know that I am working on stuff. I'm currently making a baby album for my cousin for her baby shower gift. It's 8x8 & I have 5 pages done so far. I don't want to post the pics until I can show all at once but it's turning out really nice.. at least I think so.. well & my husband too but I think he has to say that, right? I've still got to get my MIL's Mother's Day card done & get going on my sister's baby album as well. I figured since I've got a deadline for my cousin (her shower is the last Sat. of May), I'll get her album done on time. That way I can get more practice for my sister's album... it has to be perfect you know? I've been thinking more & more about getting some stuff done to sell @ Etsy. I've been checking it out & they're not any better than me... I make nice stuff too! It's just a matter of finding the time to make said stuff.

So, I don't really like posting w/o a pic so I'm showing off this pic that I took last year or the year before . I think my pics are terrible but my mom has the most beautiful landscaping & I took quite a few that day. I'll post another tomorrow maybe. Anyways, it's that time. Talk to you later!

Happy Saturday...

2008-04-19T16:47:00.000-04:00

Ok so I've got alot on my plate right now- my sister needs a birthday card along with I've now committed myself to making a scrapbook album for momma & baby, Mother's Day coming up, I need to make a card to send with some goodies to a friend & I also need to reciprocate to a friend who sent some awesome stamped images as well as a Bella sentiment stamp. I've been "spring cleaning" today too!! Very busy! I got my mom's Mother's Day card done... sshhh don't tell! It's feels great to have it ready instead of throwing something together @ the last minute. I used flowerbella that my SCS buddy sent along w/my new SU stamp. I thought the whole "thank you" thing was appropriate since that's what Mother's Day is about. Also, I don't have any stamps or Cricut cuts that actually say "Happy Mother's Day". I also used some new supplies & techniques on this card. I pulled out the best white pen I have & faux-stitched, used my scallop scissors for the mat & used my new brads & bookplate that I got for next to nothing. I'm now in love with bookplates. Ok, I hate my handwriting-- it's obvious I wrote "Mom" but I can live with that. Oh yeah, I still have to make a card for my other Mom-- my MIL!

New stamp line.. to me that is..

2008-04-17T11:58:00.000-04:00

Ok I haven't had any time for creating but I've still been keeping up on what's going on right now over @ SCS. I was reading a thread about clear stamps & came across Kitchen Sink stamps. I'd never even heard of them... not like I need another line to be crazy about. Anyways, I checked out the site & they have the most amazing stamp sets. Some are a bit pricey but they are 3 step stamps or dimensional stamps. If anyone's actually reading this lol, here's a link: This set is called 3 Step Hey Chick & it's about the coolest ever. Please let me know what you think!

It's all about the Bellas..

2008-04-13T10:41:00.000-04:00

Ok I know I've gotten far away from my Cricut but I'm just so in love with Bella right now. I've been on SCS a ton lately & have been keeping up with the "Bella needs our help!!" thread. It's all about posting about cards we like in the gallery featuring Bella & making sure that they all are getting the love they deserve. Anyways, I came across Lynn's gallery & she makes the most amazing cards, not only Bellas but SU stamps too. I absolutely love the coloring she does with the Copics & I only dream that somehow I could have all the Copics that everyone else seems to have. Ok, Katie, I know you've only got a couple but still! ;) So, I'm adding Lynn's blog to my link in the upper left corner-- Check her out!! FYI, my "good friend" Katie enabled me into my first Eclectic Paperie order. Don't worry-- I was pretty good... I got away w/just the skin-toned Copic, the girl penguin-in-a-bikini-doing-the-hula stamp (99 cents!) & the hey cupcake stamps. I just had to cave!

Quite the addiction I have

2008-04-10T10:15:00.000-04:00

No it's not drugs or booze but I'm having quite a problem with my supplies. This year so far I've bought the following: Cuttlebug w/4 folders, 4 cricut cartridges, 8 Bellas, tons of paper & assorted goodies.. hmm what am I forgetting.. & I've just ordered 8 Lily & Otis stamps from www.stamp-and-scrap.com. Well preordered but it was free shipping. I now want the other Rachelle Anne Miller stamps that go with Lily & Otis & my "good friend" Katie ;) is trying to enable me into Nestabilities. I don't think it's fair that I should own 5 Cricut cartridges total & still need the Nestabilities!!! I still need the swiss dots cuttlebug folder. Yes, I used the word "need" instead of "want". I want the sock monkey stamp I just discovered from Sugar Nellies & the monkey stamp Katie has & the Hero Arts owl stamps with branch. Oh & I need the Bind It All too.

Santa, are you taking notes????

Goodies from a good friend

2008-04-08T07:25:00.000-04:00

Good morning everyone! (yes, all 3 of you) It's actually 7:30 & I'm awake but I have a gajillion things to do today before work so I had to get up early. First of all, my new online friend- Katie, asked for a few of my bella images. We exchanged addy's & I was gonna send them out this morning. I check the mail yesterday & what do I find? An envie from Katie with a ton of images & this beautiful card!!! I wasn't expecting anything in return for the stamped bellas... it must be karma. BTW, if you love this card make sure to visit Katie's blog- My Paper Haven. You can find it on the upper left corner of this page.. sorry still haven't figured out how to post links.

Speaking of karma... I got into work yesterday & a coworker brought something to our manager's attention. It was something that would've benefitted him but was rightfully mine. He was recently on vacay & even though he's not in my department I had helped him out with a couple things that I really didn't have to. What goes around- comes around... talk about karma!

Also, the reason for my many trips to the post office is I'm waiting on an envie from Laura, a new friend I've made over at SCS. Out of the kindness of her heart she is sending me a bella sentiment. She accidentally bought 2 & won't even take anything for it! She's since mentioned that she threw in a couple goodies--- yeah!!! I love new friends! Especially stamping/scrapping ones!! I'll keep you posted on the outcome. :)

Oh yeah, a shout out to Em @ Stamping Bella! I posted a bella project over at SCS & she actually left a comment!! It made my day. In celebration of that I made a master list of everything Stamping Bella that I want... let's just call it my wish list. I'm posting it here so I can keep it updated:

Bellas: sposabella, stagettabella, topiarybella, undertheghoodybella, dogwalkabella, fashionistabella, flowahbella, imeldabella, huggybellas, knitabella, lattebella, pompomabella, rockabella, savvyshoppabella, beachabella, bikahbabeabella, bridalpartybellas, bubblebella, cardbackabella, clickabella, craftybella, cruiseabella, daintybella

Misc images: ella & looloo, baboo's owl, yertle, thank ewe, wilbur w/balloon, eloise greengrass, matilda muffinbread, patricia's bithdaycake, twinkle fairy

Sentiments: a girl should be two, billboardabellas words only, feeling under the weather, I admire your drive, it's a cupcake thing, knit happens, retail therapy, wishing you a birthday, you rock

Misc goodies: baubles!

Post-It note holders

2008-04-06T09:39:00.000-04:00

Yes, I've been a busy girl! I made these post-it note holders after seeing the tutorial over at SCS. Of course I go to Walmart looking for the acrylic photo frames & they have none in the size I want, 1 in an ok size & really small ones. Yes- I checked the Dollar Tree too. So I used the larger one for myself & used the smaller ones for my two work buddies. I'm hoping they'll like them since they didn't turn out quite as nice as I wanted.

Yeah! It's beautiful outside...

2008-04-06T09:27:00.000-04:00

& I have the whole day off! It's such a struggle to decide whether to do something outside or get lost in my scrap room. Either way, here's my latest projects as promised. My project was to alter a shoebox to use as a "shelf" for my desk at work. I showcased 3 diff bellas & love how this turned out. I cheated a little, on the bella with the cat & dog I "morphed" two stamps together. Since I have a dog & a cat I wanted to be fair. To make this I used: a shoebox, DCWV spring stack, stickles, Stamping Bella stamps, stickles & RoseArt pencils. Sorry, I don't know the name of the sentiment stamps, I've long since thrown away the packaging. Which leads me to this point- the makers should print their logo on the actual film the stamps cling to. Please comment & let me know what you think on this. I'm so happy with how this turned out & am gonna love looking at my lovely bellas all day long.

TGIF

2008-04-04T17:20:00.000-04:00

Hey all! Well, all 3 of you that actually may read this lol. Anyways, I just got home from a 1/2 day of shopping that was supposed to take about an hour. You know how it is shopping on friday afternoons. I've got the whole nite & tomorrow to myself & I'm def gonna do my best to spend it on some projects I've been cooking up. Come on back later & take a look.. hopefully I'll have something posted real quick like. Also, I got the news that I'll be up for a supervisor position real soon at work now. It's something I've been on the fence about but I finally sat down & went over some details with my manager last nite. For those of you who don't know (once again all 3 of you lol) I do debt collections & I'm pretty good at it. I was kind of worried about taking on the extra stress but it seems like it would be about the same & I can be very organized, if not anal, so it should be a good fit. Wish me luck!

Today's card

2008-03-31T22:13:00.001-04:00

So my coworker doesn't know I know it's her birthday tomorrow. Yes, I got my info in a conniving way but oh well everyone should get a card on their birthday. I made this very similar to my last card using the cuppacakeabella but added my new SU sentiment stamp from Curvy lines. I'm not too happy cause I went ahead & mounted the stamps w/o reading the directions & now I realize I was supposed to trim the stamps 1st. Seriously people! If I'm going to spend this kinda $$ on a stamp set it should at least be trimmed. I'm not paying the extra to have them mounted. Oh well, I'll know better next time. So I'm really digging this bella! I stuck w/some of the same Creating Keepsakes paper & the Nana's Nursery paper too from DCWV- I think? & of course I used stickles. FYI, I've been using RoseArt coloring pencils-- no gamsol, just trying my hand at my own shading & I think it looks pretty darn good if I don't say so myself. Anyways.. I added the black brad for a monagram look & the heart pin for extra love... awwww :)

So tired...

2008-03-27T22:48:00.000-04:00

Well I just got home from work but I've been meaning to post my latest creations. I'm having so much fun with my new Bellas & one of the kind souls over @ splitcoast stampers is sending me a Bella sentiment out of the kindness of her heart. How sweet is that?! After getting the cupcakebella I'm regretting that I didn't also get the "hey cupcake" sentiment. But I forgot about it & now I'm totally wishing I had it. Oh well, next order. So my husband took me to Joanns & told me to get whatever I wanted-- yeah! We ended up going to an outdated, out-of-the-way Joanns that I never go to. They had the most unbelievable clearance deals. I got these really cool Creating Keepsakes kits... regularly $20 for like $5!! I stocked up on all kinds of goodies. They had the DCWV spring paper stacks on sale for $10 so I got both the regular & glitter... you know a scrapper can never have too much paper. I've decided I'm going to scrap some of the million photos that have been waiting on me. Anyways, Jamie was so cool about the shopping trip & pretty much let me get whatever I want, while well knowing how much I've been spending lately. Pretty nice!

So, the craveabella sentiment is studio g- "It's a girl thing". I don't know why I can't get these pics to take better. The bellas always come out faded looking. Both cards look much better IRL. I'm really into pinks, greens & browns right now.

Happy Easter!

2008-03-23T19:44:00.000-04:00

My sis wanted me to make a birthday card for a coworker so this is what I came up with. She said nothing too "girly" I think so I tried to keep it plain. I just love pinks & greens together. Also, I used the new paper my SIL gave me that I absolutely love!! The sentiment is popped up & I colored over the writing on both stamped sentiments. I also added the little pink rhinestone & used white ink on the edges. BTW, no stickles on this one.. hmm.. I think that's a first :)

I made the cutest card for a swap...

2008-03-20T08:59:00.000-04:00

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then on an impulse I had to give it away & I forgot to take a pic! I hate when that happens. I used my new bella stamp & it turned out sooo cute. I used the one w/the pregnant bella shopping & they had a little gift giving for one of the pregnant girls at work. I found out about it last minute so I grabbed the card & went. She actually cried when I gave it to her... then I kinda felt bad. Anyways, I made it using my new paper my SIL gave me that I absolutely love. I'm gonna make another one just like it & I'll post it when it's done. So I've been working my nites-- have nothing to show here cause of that. I found this on another blog . Check it out. Ok I don't know why it's coming out this way..but you get the point.

Being a twin...

2008-03-12T20:20:00.000-04:00

isn't all it's cracked up to be. Yes, it's my birthday tomorrow but it's also my sister's so I have to make sure I do something special for her too. We really didn't talk about exchanging gifts so I decided to make something. I've had this paint can sitting in my craft room for prob about 2 years now & I've been "saving" it. Stupid, right? Anyways, I decided to alter it using her fave color- pink & fill it with hershey kisses. This is my 1st altered project. Everything seemed to go wrong. No matter how careful I was with my measurements-- nothing measured up right on the can... aggravating!

Good Evening!

2008-03-11T23:05:00.001-04:00

Ok, I usually only post when I have a new project or card to show off but I just wanted to say "hi". I finally got around to checking out Katie's blog today & have added it to my list of blogs I like to visit. You can find this link on the upper left hand side of the page under.... Blogs you should definitely check out. Obviously the title says it all. Most of the blogs are fellow Cricut message board chicks. The other's were found listed on their blogs. I've said it before-- there are some killer talented girls on the internet. Also, if anyone's reading this lol feel free to link my blog to your blog-- no need to ask, seriously it's an honor. Tomorrow I'm off work, have a doc appointment but will hopefully get some time to "play". Then Thursday is just about the most dreaded day in a girl's life.... I'm turning 30! Grrrr!!!!

A full day's work

2008-03-08T21:35:00.000-05:00

Just kidding, I only spent a couple hours on these cards I'm posting. Yes, I'm still on a bella kick but I used my new bee stamp set too. I had to scan these so the stickles isn't showing too good.

So I tried making a card a little diff than what I'm used to. I saw it in one of my cards books that I have & since I have the stamp shown I tried it out. You start with this dress stamp, it's in the shape of a wedding dress & it's all made out of words- no actual outline. I stamped it in pink on a lighter pink cardstock. After that dried I cut out the shape but cut the bottom longer than the actual "dress" so it could be folded from the bottom & give room for a sentiment. Then I tied a pink ribbon around the "waist". Anyways, the annoying part happened when I opened my new set of stamps that I got on clearance. Of course, my SIL warned me that they stuck to the sheet & when I attempt to remove it it tears. Still it was ok- no real harm done. But when I go to stamp the sentiment, finishing the card--- it stamps crooked!!!! Grrrr!!! The worst!! I'm still gonna upload the pic so you get the idea.

My Award

2008-03-06T09:20:00.001-05:00

& a big thanks to Michelle for giving me this award. Thanks for thinking of me. If you want to check out Michelle's blog (which you def should) click on her link on Sites I like to Visit.

Now, off topic, I'm back to work today so I won't be able to make anything today. I was going to get up early but I was to comfy in bed w/Shelby (yes, my dog). I've been off for almost a week now but it still won't be enough time. I got alot of projects (read:cards) done so I'm happy about that. It really took my mind off of things. I ordered my bellas yesterday so now it's just a matter of waiting that out lol. It'll give me something to look forward to.

Like I'm not online enough..

2008-03-05T16:11:00.000-05:00

& now I've been compelled to join the forum over @ splitcoast stampers! They now have a forum dedicated to stamping bella so of course I had to check it out. So after checking that out I just had to go to my room & whip up a couple bella cards. Ssshh.. don't tell my husband I just ordered like 5 new bellas too! I couldn't help myself & I've been eyeing them up for quite some time. The 5 or 6 that I already have just weren't enough. I ordered: craving bella, pms bella, pregnant/shopping bella & cat bella (sorry I'm not good w/the names.. you get the idea). I can't get enough of them. I'm also adding the link to the site on my blog. In case you haven't noticed on the left side of my blog is a list of blogs I like to visit. Some I know from the Cricut MB & some I've come across. Anyways, in case you didn't know already there are a ton of talented ladies on here. BTW, I'm also considering opening an Etsy shop. Just something I'm thinking about nothing set in stone... if it happens it won't be for quite awhile... we'll see.

Ok, so I finished another bella. I think this one turned out very cute. I used another studio g stamp for the "let's get together". I didn't scan these since the stickles isn't dry yet.

Baby Cards

2008-03-04T11:41:00.000-05:00

Ok I made 4 of these cards all at once.. still took forever! Anyways, I started out w/the baby cuttlebug embossing folder & chalked the edge w/either blue or pink. I tied a ribbon around the middle & added a little pin w/pastel beads. Then I popped the circle which I chalked as well. On the girl ones I popped the flower in the middle & added stickles. On the boys ones I added those cute little buttons, I didn't use stickles since the blue paper has glitter on it already. The stamped words on the bottom are 3 different stamps from a fiskars set I have. I'm really happy with these.

My goal is to have the perfect card ready for every occasion just in case.

Baby frame for the new Grandma

2008-03-02T11:39:00.001-05:00

I just finished my mom's birthday present. I added a pic of her w/her new grandson.

I'm in a zone

2008-03-01T23:00:00.000-05:00

I just finished these two cards. The stamp on the orange one says "loves me.. loves me not" & the other "just a note". Both stamped images are popped & I faux-stitched around the orange flower. I added a little heart pin w/some beads to the ribbon on the orange card. Both cards are embossed with my new cuttlebug.

I couldn't sleep at all last nite....

2008-03-01T09:24:00.002-05:00

ok the title was my attempt at a joke but I seriously went to bed @ 11pm & woke up @ 5:30am!! I had the idea in my head for this card & had to get up. I have to credit the idea to HeatherGoodale from the cricut mb but I did my one take on this. My mom & my 3 sisters used to sing the song about no more monkeys jumping on the bed. Today's my mom's birthday & I hopes she likes this. After finishing I realized the front kinda looks like a bed even though I wasn't trying for that.

This is my first time using the monkey & the card feature from NA & I love it. I had to make this really big to fit everything on it that I wanted to do. The last monkey is actually on the inside of the card peaking thru the "window". Also, I put heart shaped brads on the flowers.

Card for Hospice...

2008-03-01T09:24:00.001-05:00

My grandma just passed & we were lucky enough for her to be able to stay @ the hospice center. Anyways, I made this card to send to the people there because they were so nice.

What Heather Means...

2008-02-27T08:44:00.000-05:00

You are truly an original person. You have amazing ideas, and the power to carry them out.Success comes rather easily for you... especially in business and academia.Some people find you to be selfish and a bit overbearing. You're a strong person.You are friendly, charming, and warm. You get along with almost everyone.You work hard not to rock the boat. Your easy going attitude brings people together.At times, you can be a little flaky and irresponsible. But for the important things, you pull it together.You are usually the best at everything ... you strive for perfection. You are confident, authoritative, and aggressive. You have the classic "Type A" personality.You are a seeker. You often find yourself restless - and you have a lot of questions about life.You tend to travel often, to fairly random locations. You're most comfortable when you're far away from home.You are quite passionate and easily tempted. Your impulses sometimes get you into trouble.You are wild, crazy, and a huge rebel. You're always up to something.You have a ton of energy, and most people can't handle you. You're very intense.You definitely are a handful, and you're likely to get in trouble. But your kind of trouble is a lot of fun.

I've got the house to myself...

2008-02-24T17:39:00.001-05:00

Well, Jamie went camping for the day & I hate to say it but YEAH! I can do as much scrapping as I want! Aren't I mean? Just kidding. I've been dying to use the Paper Pups easter cut so here's two cards I made today. I really need to start writing down what sizes to cut at. I spend most of the time recutting . These are my 1st Easter cards & I think they're pretty. The button & the stickles look much better in real life.

Hi all....

2008-02-23T18:46:00.000-05:00

Well I figured since I had some time to kill before dinner I would dedicate myself to a couple cards. I made these using George & Jasmine, the stamp is studio g, the buttons are from a rummage sale & the paper is from my SIL (she didn't care for it). I recently gave up my xyron PCS & I've been missing the photo corners feature. I couldn't see holding on to it just for that. Anyways, I just got a killer deal on the Jasmine cart & today was my 1st time using it. So, I wanted to play around making 2 similar cards but using different techniques.

Thank you card..

2008-02-17T21:38:00.000-05:00

I thought that my swirl stamp set would turn out nice as a stem for a flower so I just threw this together.

Cat Card

2008-02-17T20:47:00.000-05:00

I've had this set of stamps for awhile but only used the paw prints for dog LO's & cards. I kept the brown scrap from a cricut cutout & decided it would work great for this. I'm really into pink & brown. I tend to use the same ribbon over & over... hmmm..need more ribbon!

Baby Frame

2008-02-16T10:35:00.002-05:00

I don't know how I forgot this! I made this to celebrate the birth of my 1st nephew. I have it on my desk at work & I absol love how it turned out. Yes, I know, I say I absol love everything I make.. it's not very modest of me. Anyways, I used NA on this & BG paper. Have I mentioned I love stickles? :)

The newest addition...

2008-02-16T10:35:00.001-05:00

Well she's not mine, but I love her!

Good Morning!

2008-02-16T10:21:00.001-05:00

I decided to post some pics of my favorite "nanimals".

1st cards using Paper Pups

2008-02-15T21:42:00.000-05:00

I'm almost positive this will be my last post of the day. I just finished these two cards using Paper Pups. I'm so glad I got this cartridge. I like the assembly-line style of cardmaking. At least for the more time consuming parts that is. I started out just to make one card but decided would make a 2nd dog & just save it for another. Well, I decided I had 2 ideas so went ahead & used it. I'm working on using up some of my paper that's been lying around which explains the brown background in the thank you card. I popped both dogs & the flower. BTW, I used old paper & the George cart for the flower. I also found the button in a canister of odds-n-ends I've never gotten round to using. I made the stem myself & the leaves are really one of the flowers just cut apart. I love this dog!!

My sick day..

2008-02-15T13:47:00.011-05:00

Well I've been complaining I want to stay home & make cards all day & now here I am. I'm actually sick..started to lose my voice @ work last nite. If it wasn't for that I would be at work today.. I swear! Anyways, the mini-card is for a girl @ work who didn't get a Valentine from me so I made this to make it up to her. I actually made 3 of the "Get Well Soon" cards but they are so similar I'm just gonna post one. I used the grumpy bella stamp here & some stickles. The blue paper on top I just couldn't resist picking up @ Michaels yesterday. It has glitter on it already! I used Beyond Birthdays for the phrase & cut the circles from George. I love bella! Honestly I've had this stamp for quite some time & I could never figure out an appropriate card for it. It just came to me when I was perusing my BB cartridge lol.

2008-02-15T13:47:00.009-05:00

I made this for a friend at work, well I actually made 2 but they're so simlilar I'm only going to post one. I used the birthday bella stamp but popped up a studio g stamp so it looks like she's holding her own little valentine instead. I chalked the edges & used stickles too.

Cat Card

2008-02-15T13:47:00.008-05:00

I love how the sillouette of the cat is heart shaped.

Baby present

2008-02-15T13:47:00.007-05:00

This was so easy to do! I used NA for the peapod & the sweet pea words. Of course I used stickles all over & distressed it too.

Baby Card

2008-02-15T13:47:00.006-05:00

I finished this months ago. I finally gave it to my sis.

Thinking of You Card

2008-02-15T13:47:00.005-05:00

I made this sympathy card for a friend. I love that little bee stamp!

Valentine's Day card

2008-02-15T13:47:00.004-05:00

& here is the Valentine's Day card I also made for my husband. It's my 1st spinner card & I used NA for the truck & Beyond Birthdays for "love". Once again, love how this turned out!

My 1st post

2008-02-15T13:47:00.003-05:00

Take 5 or 6.. I just can't figure out how to upload more than one pic @ a time on a post.. grrrr. I guess I will do them separate. So, I wanted a place to store all of my pics of cards & projects together.

This is my husbands Valentine's Day gift. I made it in January & of course I couldn't wait to show him so he got it early. I used pink chalk ink on the flower & the silver is all heat embossed. There is a little pink heart pin on the ribbon. Also, I re-purposed the wedding card my sister-in-law gave us (the phrase). I held onto that card.. I knew I was going to use it.