tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20320098660800915472012-02-16T01:50:18.714-10:00Michelehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00103559588457679470noreply@blogger.comBlogger1041100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2032009866080091547.post-20689021739280293512010-10-31T14:57:00.003-10:002010-10-31T15:06:06.758-10:00

Hey I'm back! It's been like a year since I've last posted anything. I know, I've done a lot of procrastinating and have been on hiatus, as far as crafting.Here's my Halloween treat that I made, (at the last minute), real simple, but it took some time to get back into the groove. By the time I was done, my work area (I took over the entire dining room table) looked like a tornado went through

Michelehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00103559588457679470noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2032009866080091547.post-71554100226995424482009-10-30T07:30:00.000-10:002009-10-30T07:30:00.557-10:00

Here's my Halloween Treat Bag that I made using the largest pumpkin Nestabilities, and adhering it to a paper bag. I just used some ribbon for the handle, and used the Dracula stamp from Taylored Expression.Hope you have a safe and fun Halloween that's filled with lots of treats!

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My friend Lisa and her husband Rob is welcoming their baby girl tomorrow, and she asked me to make some favors for her. I used SU Sweet Centers set to make the flowers in two different pinks, and stuck them on some lolipops from See's Candy. I used the circle punches for the middle, and added some ribbon. Lisa had found this polka dot pot, and it was perfect to arrange the flower favors!

Michelehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00103559588457679470noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2032009866080091547.post-89861735500464487072009-09-15T09:00:00.001-10:002009-09-15T09:00:04.105-10:00

Since I was in the holiday mode, I figure I make some Christmas cards for the fair at work. Here's a real simple snowman card. I just used the Cuttlebug Embossing folder, Snowman Stamp, and circle punch. I also added some glitter on some of the snowflakes, but you can't see it in the picture. Here's the inside of the card.Have a wonderful day!

Michelehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00103559588457679470noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2032009866080091547.post-52669344257366625322009-09-14T07:00:00.001-10:002009-09-14T07:00:02.110-10:00

Can you believe the holidays are just around the corner. Fall is one of my favorite season. Although we don't have the changing of the season here in Hawaii, our weather does get cooler and wetter. So to celebrate Fall I had bought some decorative pumpkins at the market last week, and started putting up some of my other fall decorations. I told my kids and Fay that we have a pumpkin patch in

Michelehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00103559588457679470noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2032009866080091547.post-11759339393135677792009-09-13T13:00:00.003-10:002009-09-13T13:00:02.423-10:00

I thought I make some "thank you" cards for the sale, so I used SU's Trendy Trees stamp set for my card. Keeping with the theme of simple and easy! Have a great Sunday!

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Happy Saturday!Here's another card for the mini craft fair in our building on Monday. Keeping the cards simple and easy.

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Here's another Happy Birthday cupcake card in a different color. I also wanted to say HAPPY BLOGAVERARY to my dear friend Fay at My Stamping Creations. Go check her blog out and see all the great creations she's done this past year...so talented!!!! Fay's also giving away a great BLOG CANDY. Congratulations to Fay, and can't wait to see many more of your great creations!

Michelehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00103559588457679470noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2032009866080091547.post-16542083771975045142009-09-09T20:43:00.004-10:002009-09-09T20:58:31.916-10:00

Hope everyone is doing great! Our building is having a mini craft fair next week with all proceeds going to Aloha United Way, and since Fay is assisting with the event she got some of her stamping buddies to help make some cards and gift cards with her. Boy, she really got us working hard (ha..haa.haa)! Here is one of my cards that I made. A real clean and simple birthday card that I made

Michelehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00103559588457679470noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2032009866080091547.post-17680232132671990252009-08-29T18:13:00.002-10:002009-08-29T18:32:41.541-10:00

Look at this cute Miss Anya card that I got today from Cathy. Isn't this so sweet! What a nice surprise. Thank you Cathy for being so thoughtful. I love the colors and the glitter on Miss Anya's. Here's a candy holder that we made with Jean of Dandelion Designs today at Ben Franklin Pearl City. As always, such a cute and dainty MnT. Here's the MnT with Cheryl using the Sizzix envelope and

Michelehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00103559588457679470noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2032009866080091547.post-70930910338342301232009-08-28T00:01:00.000-10:002009-08-28T00:01:00.307-10:00

Happy Aloha Friday! Thanks to Fay who shared her new stamps from The Greeting Farm that , I was able to get Wild Sprout Bree and a few other images.I used sketch challenge SC243 for my card layout, and used a lot of colors to make this card bright and cheery. I think I'll send this card to my cousin in Japan.Hope you enjoy your weekend!

Michelehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00103559588457679470noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2032009866080091547.post-53999647253875391112009-08-26T13:00:00.000-10:002009-08-26T13:00:00.171-10:00

Here's a quick card I made using my Sizzix Decorative Accent Die. Real simple...black and white. Supplies Used:Sizzix Die: Decorative AccentPaper: Black & WhiteOthers: Bling, White Gel Pen, Bling

Michelehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00103559588457679470noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2032009866080091547.post-87144340004665910482009-08-25T20:33:00.004-10:002009-08-25T20:42:04.568-10:00

Another challenge from Fay... to use my Edward stamp from The Greeting Farm that she gave me for my birthday.I used the MOJO Monday Week 101 sketch for my layout, and kept with a monochromatic gray color theme.Supplies Used:Stamp: Edward(The Greeting Farm)Ink: Tuxedo Black(Memento)Paper: Black, Gray, Whisper White (SU), Shimmer Gray & DP(unknown)Others: Copics, Cuttlebug Embossing Folder,

Michelehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00103559588457679470noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2032009866080091547.post-39008227935020726002009-08-23T14:39:00.004-10:002009-08-23T14:51:38.645-10:00

Just wanted to share what I got for my birthday from Korin and Fay. Thank you for being such thoughtful friends and also for the great lunch!Here is a cute cherry gift card holder I got last week from my friend Korin for my birthday that had a gift certificate from J's. I just love the cherries, aren't they just adorable. Thanks Korin! Here's a gift box that Fay made for me. It's

Michelehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00103559588457679470noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2032009866080091547.post-78020122387996264922009-07-29T09:32:00.002-10:002009-07-29T09:34:53.045-10:00

Crazy for cupcakes... actually I really do like cupcakes! I used the SU set Crazy for Cupcakes, and made this shaker card. After putting the shaker together I realized I didn't use enough beads. I also tried doing the "ruffling" (not sure what it's called) technique with my DP to add some dimension to my card.Well we're half way through the week...just a few more days 'til the weekend!Supplies

Michelehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00103559588457679470noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2032009866080091547.post-89678812542407743292009-07-28T06:45:00.001-10:002009-07-28T06:45:00.669-10:00

Here's a quick card that I made using no stamps! I used the SU Top Note Die with some Heidi Grace Chipboard stickers. It was so easy just "pop" and stick!The vines/stems is a from a Sizzix die, and the "Just Because" is a rub on. Don't you just love these kinds of easy cards!Happy Monday!Supplies Used:Paper: Whisper White(SU). Dusty Durango(SU), DP(unknown)Others: Top Note Die(SU), Vines( Sizzix)

Michelehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00103559588457679470noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2032009866080091547.post-43492414049161180682009-07-27T06:00:00.001-10:002009-07-27T06:00:02.237-10:00

My Mom asked me to make a Baby Shower card for her. I used one of SU's retired set that I'm not sure what the name is. I liked this DP from DCWV since it reminded me of a baby quilt, so I decided to use it for my background.Sorry for the short posts, but I'll be really busy getting ready for my daughter's graduation party this Friday.Supplies Used:All Stamps (SU)Paper: Gable Green, Whisper White

Michelehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00103559588457679470noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2032009866080091547.post-42662417920589080912009-07-25T20:56:00.006-10:002009-07-26T09:07:32.130-10:00

Happy Saturday!Remember my embossed card from last week, well I'm still trying to figure out how to put this "thank you" card together. My color scheme is limited since I would like to use yellow. I have a lot of it left over from my daughter's graduation party. For this card, I stamped the word and accented it with some black and white polka dot ribbon. Still not happy with it so I tried...

Michelehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00103559588457679470noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2032009866080091547.post-11648071321259188832009-07-24T07:00:00.003-10:002009-07-24T07:00:02.747-10:00

It's Aloha Friday, and here is my 2nd try at Flutter By Wednesday Challenge 67. This week's challenge is to use little or no DP or patterned paper with a butterfly or fairy. I don't have too many sets with butterflies or fairies, so I used my only fairy set that I have. It's a retired SU set called Fairy Nice.Have A Nice Weekend!Supplies Used:Stamps: Fairy Nice (SU)Paper: Whisper White, Pink

Michelehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00103559588457679470noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2032009866080091547.post-37181669501301328392009-07-23T14:16:00.002-10:002009-07-23T14:26:53.253-10:00

Here's a card that was inspired by the some clothes from Ed Hardy. I used SU Fifth Avenue Floral set, with Melon Mambo and Dusty Durango. Since my black and white polka dot ribbon was still out I decided to use some of that too.Supplies Used:Stamp: Fifth Avenue Floral (Stampin Up)Ink: Black Tuxedo (Memento Ink)Paper: Whisper White, Melon Mambo, Dusty Durango(SU)Others: Copics, Bling, Ribbon,

Michelehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00103559588457679470noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2032009866080091547.post-4767431401977453522009-07-20T22:26:00.006-10:002009-07-20T22:49:08.147-10:00

Happy Monday! This week it's my turn to throw out the challenge that Fay and I, have been doing. I've kept it real simple...black and white. That's it!Here's my black and white card using this week's Mojo Sketch 96. I like how the black and white gives the card a elegant look. Real simple. I used Crystal Stickles on the flowers, and it made the flowers look a little greenish blue, but I like

Michelehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00103559588457679470noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2032009866080091547.post-31772836978666019102009-07-19T15:29:00.004-10:002009-07-19T15:39:24.093-10:00

Ok, so it was Fay's turn to throw out the challenge this past week. Her challenge was to use at least 2 stamps from Dandelion Designs. Hooray...not too hard. So here's how my card turned out...a Dandelion bug parade!Supplies Used:Stamps: Dandelion DesignsPaper: Soft Suede(SU), Orange & DP(unknown)Others: Scallop Punch, Circle Punch, Ribbon, Copics, Black Pen, Buttons, Floss, Ribbon, Sizzix

Michelehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00103559588457679470noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2032009866080091547.post-10178716508832632512009-07-18T16:41:00.003-10:002009-07-18T16:56:37.667-10:00

Here is one of the projects that my family and I are working on for my daughter's graduation party. There's about 325 or so "Thanks" labels for her favors. My daughter and I stamped and put foam tape on the back of the labels, while my husband and son punched the labels out. Talk about a family affair.Here's another quick thank you card that I made for my daughter to send out. I used the new SU

Michelehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00103559588457679470noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2032009866080091547.post-8653441816382646192009-07-17T01:24:00.003-10:002009-07-17T01:37:52.093-10:00

Here's my first Flutter By Wednesday Challenge that I attempted to do, thanks to Jodi for suggesting it to me. The challenge this week was using the colors pink and brown with a butterfly or fairy image.I used a retired SU set called Butterfly of Happiness with a touch of Dazzling Diamond glitter and layered it on top of each other. I used Sketch Challenge 237 from Splitcoast for my card layout

Michelehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00103559588457679470noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2032009866080091547.post-38507364588328955142009-07-15T22:36:00.002-10:002009-07-15T22:44:59.994-10:00

We're half way through the week, and I wish it was Friday already! Here's another quick card that I made using SU Season of Friendship set. I also used some of the New In Colors: Soft Suede, Melon Mambo and Bermuda Bay.Sorry for the short posts, but my family and I have been busy working on favors and centerpieces for my daughter's graduation party. Supplies Used:Stamp: Season Of Friendship(SU)

Michelehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00103559588457679470noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2032009866080091547.post-73125370910395726852009-07-11T22:42:00.004-10:002009-07-11T22:51:46.883-10:00

Here's a quick Hello Kitty snack bag that I put together for my niece today. I used the HK image that Fay shared with me, and stuck it on some DP then on a package. Super simple and easy.Hope you're enjoying you weekend!Supplies Used:Hello Kitty ImagePaper: DP(Doodlebug), Riding Hood Red (SU)Others: Copics, Dazzling Diamond Glitter(SU)

Michelehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00103559588457679470noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2032009866080091547.post-54741337193298934172009-07-10T10:00:00.009-10:002009-07-10T10:00:01.780-10:00

Happy Aloha Friday!Remember the last challenge that Fay threw out? Yes that "all brown" color challenge, so now she said it's my turn.So here's my challenge: 1. use SU's new In Colors2. a neutral color can be used, if needed3. butterfly or butterflies Why butterflies you ask? For some reason butterflies just started popping up around me. First of all my mom got me a new pair of shoes with

Michelehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00103559588457679470noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2032009866080091547.post-90581215992224843502009-07-09T21:31:00.005-10:002009-07-09T22:25:24.534-10:00

Hi everyone! Sorry I was MIA, but I've been busy with some business and working on things for my daughter's graduation party which is at the end of this month. Here is one of the projects that we started on. My daughter wants a candy theme centerpiece since she's always loved candy, so we're filling/layering a vase with several different candies and will stick a few of these flowers in the vases.

Michelehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00103559588457679470noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2032009866080091547.post-54926542847825078532009-07-08T10:16:00.002-10:002009-07-08T10:18:30.072-10:00

Jodi over at Inked Inspiration is giving away blog candy in celebration of her birthday. Go on over a wish Jodi a Happy Birthday!

Michelehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00103559588457679470noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2032009866080091547.post-27013942472729898372009-06-30T22:34:00.003-10:002009-06-30T22:51:09.599-10:00

Here's Wild West Anya from The Greeting Farm on this week's Mojo Monday Sketch 93. I was actually going to use this paper for another project, but it just so happened that my colored image of Wild West Anya got thrown on the paper and I liked how it matched. So in honor of the 4th of July holiday here is my patriotic card. I'm so glad that this is a short week! I'm hoping I have a chance to go

Michelehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00103559588457679470noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2032009866080091547.post-79340048454919641662009-06-27T10:00:00.006-10:002009-06-27T10:14:11.820-10:00

So Fay threw out this color challenge to me...Sepia or shades of brown only! It's not as easy as it sounds because you always want use different colors. I used the card sketch from Stamps and Smiles #21 for my card layout, and stayed with the brown theme. Yes I know, its very monochromatic, but I guess that's why it's called a challenge.Make sure to check Fay's Blog out because she is supposed

Michelehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00103559588457679470noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2032009866080091547.post-462609150295076202009-06-25T22:13:00.002-10:002009-06-25T22:19:08.591-10:00

Quick post today using Trendy Trees from SU to do my MOJO92 sketch for this week. I like this set...no coloring and easy to use.Have a great weekend!Supplies Used:Stamp: Trendy Trees(SU)Ink: Chocolate Chip, Kiwi Kiss, Old Oive, Wild Wasabi(SU)Paper: Whisper White, Chocolate Chip, Kiwi Kiss, DP(Wild Artichoke)

Michelehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00103559588457679470noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2032009866080091547.post-29332703161182029922009-06-22T20:59:00.005-10:002009-06-22T21:32:03.215-10:00

Happy Monday...where did the weekend go? It went by too quickly! I used Stamps and Smiles Sketch Challenge 20 for my Surfer Riley card.I used some Paper Glaze on Riley's surfboard, and on the wave. I wasn't able to head out to the water this weekend, but I'm sure going to find time during the week to go out.I also want to thank Linda for passing the Lemonade Award to me. It was so sweet of you to

Michelehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00103559588457679470noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2032009866080091547.post-48009985330093872882009-06-19T00:01:00.004-10:002009-06-19T00:03:28.985-10:00

No stamping post today, but just had to share the big catch my husband and his friends hooked up with...a 165 pound yellow fin tuna! Check out those pretty yellow fins.This was the first big Ahi catch with the new boat, and everyone on the boat was so excited! Before my husband went out fishing today, I jokingly told him he couldn't come home until he caught a 100+ pound Ahi. He sure did good,

Michelehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00103559588457679470noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2032009866080091547.post-10665919755040565272009-06-16T23:07:00.004-10:002009-06-16T23:24:34.681-10:00

Quick post for today. Here's my take on the Mojo Monday Sketch 91. I used Annika from The Greeting Farm, and made a thank you card. I guess my daughter could always use another thank you card.Happy Tuesday! Supplies Used:Stamps: Annika (The Greeting Farm), Thanks(SU)Ink: Black Tuxedo(Memento)Paper: Whisper White, Riding Hood Red, Old Olive(SU), DP(Unknown)Others: Copics, Nestabilities, Ribbon,

Michelehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00103559588457679470noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2032009866080091547.post-20501347489937857962009-06-15T06:28:00.001-10:002009-06-15T06:28:00.615-10:00

Here's Riley Moose chillaxin' at the beach with a drink and just kickin' back. Isn't that the best on a hot summer day!Here's another new In Color from SU called Crushed Curry. Hope everyone is staying cool with this 90+ degree weather that we've been having!Happy Monday and have a Chillaxin' Day!Supplies Used:Stamp: Hammock Riley(Hanna Stamps)Ink: Black Tuxedo(Memento)Paper: Whisper White,

Michelehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00103559588457679470noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2032009866080091547.post-19477092136264229292009-06-14T14:57:00.014-10:002009-06-15T08:10:37.573-10:00

Melon Mambo...one of SU's new "In Color" that is coming out. I used Hula Anya with some touch of Dazzling Diamond glitter on her haku headband and her skirt.Hope you're enjoying your Sunday!Supplies Used:Stamp: Hula Anya(The Greeting Farm)Ink: Black Tuxedo(Memento)Paper: Whisper White, Melon Mambo(SU), DP(unknown)Others: Nestabilities, Copics, White Gel Pen, Ribbon, Dazzling Diamond Glitter

Michelehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00103559588457679470noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2032009866080091547.post-42861706190033131012009-06-12T22:28:00.003-10:002009-06-12T22:45:50.714-10:00

Hey go on over to Whimsie Doodles to download this free digi image of Whimsie the Turtle.I think Whimsie is so cute, and the best part with working with this image was choosing the different shades of green to color her. I also used some Paper Glaze around the trim of her shell and on her brown dots to make it "pop" a little.Supplies Used:Digi Image: Whimsie the Turtle(Whimsie Doodles)Paper:

Michelehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00103559588457679470noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2032009866080091547.post-27068224095987779572009-06-11T18:04:00.008-10:002009-06-11T18:21:58.990-10:00

Today is my daughter's 18th birthday!I made a gift card holder wallet with the Heidi Grace DP. I just love this cupcake paper. I got the tutorial for this gift card wallet from Lauren Meader's blog. It's a real quick and simple gift card holder.I added Dazzling Diamond glitter to the tops of the cupcakes, and used a cupcake button as a clasp. Here's the inside of the gift card wallet. Supplies

Michelehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00103559588457679470noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2032009866080091547.post-73844571738808354922009-06-10T21:36:00.004-10:002009-06-10T21:59:18.134-10:00

I'm so glad it's a holiday tomorrow. It's always so nice to have an extra day off...yippee! Here's dainty Flutter Anya from The Greeting Farm. Since I had a bottle of yellow Fun Flock that I wanted to try, I used some of it on her top. I wanted to make her " foo foo" out. I also used some Dazzling Diamond glitter on her wing. After all she is so girly girl.I used my Sakura Black Glaze Pen

Michelehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00103559588457679470noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2032009866080091547.post-17108638587199294382009-06-08T22:27:00.006-10:002009-06-08T22:47:09.288-10:00

So I worked all weekend with Sunday being the toughest day since I worked as a laborer/helper. On the drive out to the job in Makaha there were a lot of boats and surfers in the ocean, after all it was a beautiful day. I wish I could've been a "beach bum" too. I had actually colored Ian Friday night, but wasn't sure what to do with him, but after my drive out to the West Side here is how

Michelehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00103559588457679470noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2032009866080091547.post-13980111497760407452009-06-06T07:45:00.004-10:002009-06-06T07:45:00.485-10:00

Fay let me use some of her new stamps that she got from The Greeting Farm. This is one of the Wild Sprouts, Dahlia who I think is so cute. She really came to life as I started coloring her.I kind of went crazy with the blue, but I found the perfect DP to match. I used Dazzling Diamonds on the flowers, and around the "Thank You." Oh yeah, and I also went overboard with my black pen making lots

Michelehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00103559588457679470noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2032009866080091547.post-18936006585698065532009-06-05T08:00:00.001-10:002009-06-05T08:00:01.386-10:00

Thanks to Fay at My Stamping Creations for bestowing this Inspiration Award to me. I feel so honored. Thank you!So I guess there's some rules to follow with the receiving of the award:1) link back to the person who gave it to you2) put the picture/award on your blog3) you can nominate anyone and as many as you choose4) leave a fact that no one knows about you5) leave a comment on the blog that

Michelehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00103559588457679470noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2032009866080091547.post-11186653202911987112009-06-02T22:27:00.005-10:002009-06-02T22:34:48.007-10:00

Here's a Get Well card that I made for a friend who recently had surgery for breast cancer.I just wanted to let her know that my family and I are thinking and praying for her as she is recovering.Supplies Used:Stamps: Thoughts and Prayers (SU)Paper: Kiwi Kiss, Red Riding Hood, Pink Pirouette, Whisper White (SU)SU Markers: Chocolate Chip, Old Olive, Pretty In Pink, Pink PassionOthers: Ribbon,

Michelehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00103559588457679470noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2032009866080091547.post-86022096042377670122009-06-02T16:18:00.003-10:002009-06-02T16:22:46.705-10:00

Head on over to All The Things I love to check out the great blog candy that Bev is giving away for her 300,000 hits. How awesome is that! You have until the 5th for a chance at the giveaway. Congratulation Bev!

Michelehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00103559588457679470noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2032009866080091547.post-57368805687397577232009-05-30T08:21:00.002-10:002009-05-30T08:31:41.430-10:00

Here's the MnT scrap book that I did at Crafts in The City yesterday with Jean from Dandelion Designs. Jean's MnT are always so cute!The scrapbook opens up and you can put your pictures in it. You could also use it as card since you can put a saying in it.Thanks Jean for a great MnT and great break during the work day!

Michelehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00103559588457679470noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2032009866080091547.post-33882835560412822942009-05-29T07:11:00.000-10:002009-05-29T07:11:00.365-10:00

Here is the Hello Kitty attempting to SUP(Stand Up Paddling). When I saw this die I thought it would work perfect to do a SUP theme. I even had to put the Paddle Surf Hawaii emblem on HK board too, just like mine. Don't you just love these summer Hello Kitty dies. They've been so much fun to play with, and perfect for us who live in Hawaii!Wishing everyone a Happy Aloha Friday, and I'll be

Michelehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00103559588457679470noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2032009866080091547.post-90860126725054349932009-05-28T22:27:00.003-10:002009-05-28T22:32:39.182-10:00

Check out the Super Star Blog Candy that Joy is giving away in honor of her daughter Taelyn who received a Super Star Award! Congratulations to Taelyn for her hard work and to a very proud mom Joy.You have until May 31st to enter so go and check it out!

Michelehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00103559588457679470noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2032009866080091547.post-15859220305821078372009-05-27T08:15:00.002-10:002009-05-27T08:15:00.425-10:00

I forgot I had colored Fairy Chloe from The Greeting Farm a while back. This is one of the images that Fay had stamped for me. I had the paper all picked out and put on the side. I guess I didn't know what to do with her.Supplies Used:Stamp: Fairy Chloe (The Greeting Farm)Paper : Pink Pirouette(SU), Gable Green(SU), DP(DCWV)Others: Copics, Buttons, Black Pen, Ribbon, Flower, Glitter, Floss

Michelehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00103559588457679470noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2032009866080091547.post-81241719233070205232009-05-26T10:00:00.002-10:002009-05-26T10:00:00.222-10:00

Here's a thank you card for Fay, who has helped my daughter and I with graduation invitations, making leis during lunch breaks, and other miscellaneous support and ideas. Little does Fay know, but her help will still be needed until we're done with the graduation party. What a great friend! Thanks.I used the Taylored Expressions Cupcake Challenge 69 for this card layout. I had to use Hello

Michelehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00103559588457679470noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2032009866080091547.post-8092878347126235032009-05-25T13:19:00.004-10:002009-05-25T13:29:00.375-10:00

Here's a thank you card for a friend who helped me make leis for my daughter's graduation. I used this weeks Mojo Monday Card Sketch for Week 88.I also used the Sizzix embossing folders for the top half of the card and "thanks."Hope everyone is enjoying their holiday.Happy Monday!Supplies Used:Paper: Pink Pirouette(SU), Close To Cocoa(SU), Brown(DCWV), DP(unknown)Others: Brads, Embossing Folder(

Michelehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00103559588457679470noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2032009866080091547.post-64342534771314972772009-05-24T10:44:00.006-10:002009-05-24T11:02:51.535-10:00

I started this card yesterday to probably calm my nerves before my daughter's graduation. It seemed more stressful this time around then when my son had graduated. I guess with girls something always comes up at the very last minute, and to prove that correct on the way to dropping her off at the Blaisdell Arena she realizes she forgot her white bobby pins for her cap. Aaahh.. small kind

Michelehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00103559588457679470noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2032009866080091547.post-59150185034243004842009-05-21T11:30:00.010-10:002009-05-21T11:53:28.185-10:00

Sorry for the short posts, but it's been very busy in our household this week. My daughter will be graduating this weekend and there is so many things to do. You think you planned ahead, but something or another still comes up.Tonight we have a Baccalaureate Mass that we have to attend. This is a spinner card that my daughter and I started making last year. I'm glad we started ahead of time.Happy

Michelehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00103559588457679470noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2032009866080091547.post-82649705566300469232009-05-20T20:43:00.006-10:002009-05-20T21:10:20.466-10:00

Here's another die that I got from J's Knicknacks this weekend. It's the new Cupcake & Cherry die from Sizzix. I made my cupcake into a card.Isn't this die just adorable! Who can resist cupcakes.Supplies Used:Die: cupcake & Cherry(Sizzix)Paper: Whisper White(SU), Chocolate Chip(SU), Vanilla(SU), Real Red(SU), Green(unknown), DP(unknown)Other: Green Stickles, Dew Drop

Michelehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00103559588457679470noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2032009866080091547.post-50235214585327723302009-05-19T23:11:00.005-10:002009-05-19T23:31:44.014-10:00

I went to J's Knicknacks this weekend and got myself a few more of the new Sizzix Hello Kitty dies. I just couldn't resist the new beach Kitties, after going SUP(Stand Up Paddling). I used some Flower Soft that Fay let me try. It's pretty neat stuff, and I like the dimension that it gave the flower. Thanks Fay for sharing.Supplies Used: Die: Aloha Hello Kitty(Sizzix), "Splish Splash"(Quikutz)

Michelehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00103559588457679470noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2032009866080091547.post-84773252626799210912009-05-15T21:50:00.006-10:002009-05-15T21:53:27.822-10:00

Relax....while snorkeling. Hello Kitty is just kicking back and enjoying the water with this voggy weather we've been having.I used the new Hello Kitty with Beach Accessories #2 die from Sizzix that I got from Js Knicknacks. Go check it out, I think a new shippment just came in!Have a GREAT weekend!Supplies Used:Die: Hello Kitty with Beach Accessories #2 (Sizzix)Paper: Whisper White(SU), Summer

Michelehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00103559588457679470noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2032009866080091547.post-49752390443094121472009-05-15T21:29:00.004-10:002009-05-15T21:37:22.650-10:00

Debbie from Passion for Crafts is giving away a fabulous blog candy for her birthday. Go on over to her blog before Saturday, May 23rd (10pm GMT) and wish her a Happy Birthday and enter for a chance at the fabulous blog candy.Good Luck!

Michelehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00103559588457679470noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2032009866080091547.post-84872964071935453392009-05-14T00:14:00.000-10:002009-05-14T00:14:00.156-10:00

This is the new Hello Kitty with Beach Accessories die from Sizzix that I got from J's Knicknacks this week. Isn't she just adorable!I used SCS CC218 for my card. "Summer Fun" is actually a sticker from Stampendous that I had that I thought matched this card. Hope everyone is having a great week!Supplies Used:Hello Kitty w/Beach Accessories Die(Sizzix)Paper: Only Orange(SU), Old Olive(SU), Summer

Michelehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00103559588457679470noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2032009866080091547.post-68171442735566068422009-05-13T06:49:00.001-10:002009-05-13T06:49:00.354-10:00

Here's Rockstar Anya jamming to her own music. Gotta love her funky blue hair! Used orange Stickles (didn't even know I had that color) on the orange star since my daughter has all my glitter stuff out. She is in the midst of making signs for her friends who are in the Girls State Softball Tournament this week.Here's one of the completed signs. Good Luck Girls!Supplies Used:Stamp: Rockstar Anya

Michelehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00103559588457679470noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2032009866080091547.post-20120836842926824462009-05-12T06:44:00.005-10:002009-05-12T06:44:00.400-10:00

This is Miss Anya Snow, the last of the three new Miss Anyas from The Greeting Farm's new set called Miss Anyas: Rain, Snow, Shine which will be released on May 15th. Just a few more days! I just love Miss Anya Snow's boots, reminds me of my daughter's UGG boots. I know we're in the beginning of summer and it's just too warm to be thinking of snow, but just had to share the lovely Miss Anya Snow.

Michelehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00103559588457679470noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2032009866080091547.post-27064498166397823122009-05-11T06:11:00.000-10:002009-05-11T06:11:00.690-10:00

Here's Miss Anya Rain from the new Miss Anyas: Rain, Snow, Shine from The Greeting Farm that will be released on May 15th. I used Sketch 4 from Stamps and Smiles for my card layout.Miss Anya Rain just got in from the rain. Look at her puddle that she's making! I used Paper Glaze to make her puddle and for the rain outside.Supplies Used:Stamp: Miss Anyas: Rain, Snow, Shine(The Greeting Farm)

Michelehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00103559588457679470noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2032009866080091547.post-65188535216620241022009-05-10T13:39:00.009-10:002009-05-10T14:00:47.459-10:00

Here's my take on this weeks Taylored Expressions Cupcake Challenge 67. I used the new Miss Anyas: Rain, Snow, Shine that I won at the Club Anya Blog. Yaaahh! This new set will be released on May 15th, so if you would like to get your hands on this great new set check out The Greeting Farm on the 15th. Isn't Miss Anya Shine just adorable. Had to give her a little pinky look from spending the day

Michelehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00103559588457679470noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2032009866080091547.post-59449481306541584422009-05-03T10:18:00.010-10:002009-05-03T10:41:50.106-10:00

Here's my first attempt at Taylored Expressions Cupcake Challenge that she has every Friday. I used layout TECC66 for my card, and Susie Surprise stamp set from The Greeting Farm. I just had to use the cupcakes that was in this set. The hard part was deciding which ones to use. Layering and Stickles were used on the frosting of the cupcakes.Doesn't Susie look like she's all ready to "Surprise"

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Check out Pasion for Crafts for a great blog candy giveaway! Quick cause you only have until today at Midnight (GMT).

Michelehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00103559588457679470noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2032009866080091547.post-87403318828612351602009-04-28T21:13:00.015-10:002009-04-29T08:01:22.574-10:00

Happy Monday! (Edit: Tuesday). Here's another sketch challenge that I did using Princess Anya from The Greeting Farm. The layout is from last weeks Stamps and Smiles sketch challenge.I used some Paper Glaze on Princess Anya's hair to give her some texture.While putting this card together, the colors reminded me of papaya's.Here's how Papaya Princess Anya turned out.Supplies:Stamp: Princess Anya (

Michelehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00103559588457679470noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2032009866080091547.post-10526814907116116222009-04-27T23:43:00.004-10:002009-04-28T00:06:54.827-10:00

Whew...it was a very busy weekend with absolutely no time for stamping, but I was able to get in some SUP (Stand Up Paddle) time which was good. Here's a card I made tonight using the Rain or Shine set from My Favorite Things. I decided to do the Mojo Monday 84 sketch layout for this card. After I made this card I saw that MFT was having a challenge using this set. Wow 2 challenges with one

Michelehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00103559588457679470noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2032009866080091547.post-30176466522134836252009-04-23T00:17:00.003-10:002009-04-23T00:39:16.991-10:00

Here's my attempt at the double shaker card. It took me awhile to put it together, but I think I got the hang of it now. Check Teri's blog out for her tutorial she shared on how to put one of these cards together.I used my Ballerina Anya stamp from The Greeting Farm. The flower is actually from the Sizzix M&T at Flora Dec with Cheryl and Cheri. I took my M&T apart, and used it on my card

Michelehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00103559588457679470noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2032009866080091547.post-31430375459675298562009-04-20T22:35:00.008-10:002009-04-20T23:12:00.410-10:00

Happy Monday! OMG today just seemed to drag all day at work. Was it just me or was everyone else feeling it too? The best part of today was I got to go SUP(Stand Up Paddling) after work! It was so nice to be in the water after a loooong day!Here's a quick card that I put together using my Veggiebella stamp from Stamping Bella. I used my Martha Stewart picket fence punch to give it real gardening

Michelehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00103559588457679470noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2032009866080091547.post-76872886120108812542009-04-18T13:06:00.006-10:002009-04-18T13:17:50.342-10:00

Just got back from J's Knicknacks and this is the cute favor box that was the Make & Take today! I got home and added more Stickles on my tulle. Can't wait for this new favor box release to come out soon!Thanks Cliff, Cheryl, and Cheri for a wonderful m&t session. Looking forward to more Sizzix m&t that will be coming up soon. Check Cheryl's Blog for more information.Happy Saturday

Michelehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00103559588457679470noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2032009866080091547.post-55647566607193245962009-04-17T04:29:00.001-10:002009-04-17T04:29:00.339-10:00

On my previous post I mentioned I would use things that inspire me. For today's inspirational share it's my new coffee maker that I got last night.Can you believe this is the 3rd time I'm buying this same coffee maker... I just love it! The one that I currently have is about 4 years old, and it's about time to retire it. I liked my coffee maker so much, I even convinced my cousin Lyann to get the

Michelehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00103559588457679470noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2032009866080091547.post-34459084234001356592009-04-16T18:03:00.005-10:002009-04-16T18:07:45.545-10:00

Bev from All The Things I Love is giving away a great blog candy that includes Spellbinders Nestabilites Labels 3 and 4, not to mention some other great goodies. Check her blog out before the 23rd of April. Good Luck!

Michelehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00103559588457679470noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2032009866080091547.post-67152944805102090732009-04-16T00:16:00.008-10:002009-04-16T00:47:52.312-10:00

For my next few projects, I'm going to challenge myself and use things that inspire me to be the basis of my creations. The inspiration for this card is the Japanese Mulberry paper.My new Geisha Anya from The Greeting Farm was a perfect stamp to use for this Asian inspired card. My stamping bud, Fay had orderd Geisha Anya for me while I was on vacation. Lucky me to have such a great friend

Michelehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00103559588457679470noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2032009866080091547.post-37816482088542632852009-04-14T16:08:00.004-10:002009-04-16T18:11:04.553-10:00

Check out the huge blog candy give away by Jodi of Inked Inspirations. You have until April 19th to enter. Jodi's celebrating her 20,000 hits! Congratulations.

Michelehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00103559588457679470noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2032009866080091547.post-16208189061993351852009-04-14T00:01:00.000-10:002009-04-14T00:01:00.210-10:00

I got these Copic Ex-4 Sketch Markers in Japan, and they're supposed to be the newest release from Copic.The colors in this set are really subtle and very pastel. Sorry, I couldn't get this picture to turn the other way but I wanted to share the colors with you.To break this new Copic set in, I decided to use it on Angel Anya from The Greeting Farm that Fay let me use (thanks). To get the full

Michelehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00103559588457679470noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2032009866080091547.post-54780562316309250492009-04-13T12:00:00.003-10:002009-04-13T12:00:00.156-10:00

I needed a thank you card to send to my cousin Marisa in Cali. She had picked up some punches for me at Michael's. Thanks Maris!I used my Trendy Trees set from SU, that I recently got. I really like this set because it so simple, but elegant. Kind of reminds me of the going "green" lifestyles that we all should be living.Happy Monday!

Michelehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00103559588457679470noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2032009866080091547.post-65407330327199964992009-04-12T21:55:00.007-10:002009-04-12T22:31:23.006-10:00

My daughter and I decided to make some cupcakes to take to our family dinner tonight. The cupcakes were supposed to be Red Velvet, but it turned out to be chocolate instead. The cupcakes came out pretty good... really light and fluffy! Next came the brainstorming for decorating these cupcakes. There were a couple ideas that we had that were pretty similar, and we finally decided that the

Michelehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00103559588457679470noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2032009866080091547.post-43128315451620751352009-04-12T09:47:00.006-10:002009-04-12T10:12:54.376-10:00

Check out Created By Gracie for some cool Blog Candy giveaway! You have until May 2nd for a chance to win some great items!

Michelehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00103559588457679470noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2032009866080091547.post-75866060116063255122009-04-11T18:13:00.020-10:002009-04-11T18:56:54.360-10:00

My kids and I went with some of the cousins to a relative's chicken farm in Waimanalo yesterday. This is something we haven't done in years. We go to the farm on Good Friday to check out the chickens... It's a challenge to walk all the way up and down the aisles when the smell isn't so sweet and there's chickens on both side's of you...eeek, but I guess it's always fun. Since visiting the

Michelehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00103559588457679470noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2032009866080091547.post-57656562726484956082009-04-07T11:26:00.010-10:002009-04-12T10:19:12.006-10:00

Check out Fay's Blog at My Stamping Creations for a chance to win this great blog candy give away. Deadline to enter is Monday, April 13th at 12:00 noon HST.Updated Blog Candy Picture:Good Luck!

Michelehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00103559588457679470noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2032009866080091547.post-47583767711251592522009-04-03T08:49:00.001-10:002009-04-03T08:49:24.553-10:00

Wow how quickly 2 weeks go by when you're having fun and on the go. Just wanted to share some pictures from my trip to Japan. It's Cherry Blossom season right now in Japan. When we were there all the trees weren't in full bloom yet, but I'm sure by now they must be. This is a park near my cousins house. During Cherry Blossom season the Japanese enjoy picnicking in the park under the Cherry

Michelehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00103559588457679470noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2032009866080091547.post-77905796565838178152009-04-01T01:48:00.004-10:002009-04-01T01:48:00.416-10:00

Here's a quick card that I put together using the Sweet Deal set from The Greeting Farm.I had this image colored and while I was looking through my paper, I thought this would match. Here's the inside of the card.  I just love cupcakes, isn't this cute..Muwah! I used the pop up layout for this card.Have A Happy Cupcake Day!Supplies Used:Stamps:  Sweet Deal (The Greeting Farm)Paper: Real Red,

Michelehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00103559588457679470noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2032009866080091547.post-13748461073446725622009-03-30T06:00:00.000-10:002009-03-30T06:00:00.609-10:00

Here's another Ian stamp.  This one was a little more challenging for me since the Ian image is a little large.I cut Ian out with my oval nestabilities, and used my Wax White Copic marker for the background.  Ian ended up looking like he's on the moon.  I added the spaceship and words from the Pun Fun set (SU).  Punched the words "You're a blast with my SU window punch, and used some metallic

Michelehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00103559588457679470noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2032009866080091547.post-8228794627096082422009-03-28T02:20:00.002-10:002009-03-28T02:20:00.035-10:00

I just recently got the 5th Ave. embossing folder from SU.  Such a pretty design that I had to try it right away.  I used a white core paper,  and sanded the image down a little.  I used some SU Dazzling Diamond glitter around the image.When I started with the embossing I had my notebook out, and used this for the inspiration for my card.  Enjoy your Weekend!Supplies Used:SU 5th Ave Embossing

Michelehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00103559588457679470noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2032009866080091547.post-51776607629744634802009-03-26T01:36:00.005-10:002009-03-26T01:36:00.570-10:00

Here's a spinner card that I made using the Cheerleader Anya stamp.  Since these images are a little big, Anya was shrunk down a little to fit the card.I wasn't quite sure what I was going to do with this card, but when I saw the paper I thought it was perfect since I was going on a trip.Here's Anya doing her cartwheels.... and yelling "Yippee" since she is so excited about her trip to Japan!

Michelehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00103559588457679470noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2032009866080091547.post-84369509351870272522009-03-24T02:18:00.002-10:002009-03-24T04:35:46.536-10:00

I got this Neiman Marcus shopping bag, and laughed as I was preparing this post.  The bag reminded me of my card that I made.  I just had to take a picture of it.I also wanted to thank Fay for helping me put this card together during lunch one day.  I was so busy working on cards to post while I am away on vacation, that I "made" her put this one together for me, what a great stamping buddy!  

Michelehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00103559588457679470noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2032009866080091547.post-78624046638750155942009-03-22T07:30:00.002-10:002009-03-22T07:30:00.677-10:00

Here's a birthday card that I made for husband's friend who celebrated his Kanreki last night.  I used the background SU Bamboo II (retired) stamp, and embossed it in black.I used the turtle from another SU retired set (not sure what the set is called).While putting this card together, I didn't like the way the turtle was being layed out on the card.  I asked my husband for his opinion, and he

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Today I went to the Tokyo Anime Fair that was an unplanned stop that we did on our way back from the airport after my kids arrived.This is Tokyo Big Sight which is a huge convention center that hosted the fair.I couldn't believe how much people were there.Here's a cute character from Akubi Girl.Her name is Hollywood Suzka, what a divaHere's a poster of Hello Kitty celebrating her 35th Birthday.  

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Here's my first attempt with my Chef Bella stamp.  I used my SU oval punches for "Enjoy", and the scalloped punch for the border. Went crazy with the dots, but I liked the way it matched the DP.I used Dew Drops with Prima Flowers and some ric-rack to embelish the card.I wish I could look this good after cooking a meal like Bella, especially with her heels!  Enjoy!Supplies Used:Stamp -  Chef

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I just can't get over how many shades of gray's my set of Copics have. When I started coloring this I started with the groom's suit, and ended up only using several shades of gray's for this card. I thought it was kind of neat how it came out...very monochromatic? Is that correct? When I was done coloring, the bride actually had lighter gray highlights in her hair, and my daughter said she

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I needed some luggage tags for my trip to Japan, so I used my new Hello Kitty die that I bought from J's Knicknacks this weekend. Very quick and simple. Just needed something to identify my luggage.I'll be in Japan for a few weeks, but have scheduled some posts during my vacation. Hope you stop by to check it out!Happy Monday!

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I had a chance to go to J's Knicknacks this past Saturday to do the make and take that Cheryl did. This is one of the new Easter Hello Kitty dies by Sizzix. Isn't this so adorable. Not sure if the little chicky is part of this die or another. By the time I got to the store all the new dies were already gone!Thanks Cliff and Cheryl for the cute make and take this past weekend! I had fun.

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I used the Mojo Monday76 sketch for my Pretty Hat Anya card.I used some Liquid Pearls for her necklace, and the word "Woof" is actually button.Supplies Used:Stamp: Pretty Hat (The Greeting Farm)Ink: Black Tuxedo (Memento)Paper: Gray (unknown), Baja Blue (SU), Pink Pirouette (SU)DP (Wild Asapargus)Other: Ribbon, Rose Button, "Woof" Button, Prima Flowers, Half Back Pearls (Hero Arts), Nestabilities

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Fay and I decided to do the TLC211, Treat Purse challenge on SCS today. Since I got some Die-Cut Blossom from Fay, I told her we needed to included those in our challenge.So here's what my treat purse looks like(sorry, the pictures are a little dark).For the front of my treat puse, I used DP, the red blossom die cut, and my white gel pen to add some lines and dots. I added a clear button, some

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Ok, so what is up with this weather....its been so cold and rainy lately. At least one good thing is the winds have died down.My husband took his boat out today to get gas for his fishing trip tomorrow. I decided to go for a short boat ride with him, and his friend Bobby.I was able to take my stand up paddle board to try some paddling in the "deep blue." When we got to the harbor, it was kind of

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This is my first Anya card, and the stamps from The Greeting Farm, are beginning to become my new favorite. I just love the way Anya and Ian come to "life" when you start to color them.I used some Butter Cream Shimerz to give Mermaid Anya some sheen to her hair. It just gives her that extra subtle highlights when you look at the card from certain angles.I wanted Mermaid Anya to be swimming in

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Oh my look what I got today from my friend Fay...Its and exclusive Quikutz Scarecrow Die, that I wanted a few months ago, but decided not to buy since I bought a similar stamp set from Stampin Up! I also got DP by American Crafts which you will probably be seeing Fay use in one of her post soon. Fay also gave me her Hello Ian picture frame that she posted on her blog today. Can you believe she

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Just wanted to share what happend to Ian after I had to color him a few times. After coloring a couple of Ian's for my husband's thank you cards from my previous post, look how the background has transformed. Look what some dots and line can do to really add that little extra to the image. I actually wanted make a little pier in back on Ian, to make it seem like he just walked from the end of the

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Here's another challenge I did a few weeks back that I got from SCS. This was challenge WT206 which required the use of stripes some where in the card. My stripes were my DP from Wild Asparagus.Although this is a retired SU set, it's one of my favorite sets to color. It's one of those sets that no matter what you use to color it, it makes you look like you know what you're doing...I like that!

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I just wanted to give a shout out to my friend Fay for encouraging (or should I say forcing) me to start my blog. Hee hee hee! Thanks Fay for actually starting my blog and helping me set it up so quickly! When you have a chance go check her blog out...she's got some great and cute ideas.Thanks Fay!

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It's already Sunday night...this weekend just flew by. On Saturday we were busy cooking and getting ready for my husband's boat blessing ceremony. After we blessed the boat we had and a party to celebrate my husband's new "dream" boat. Now he can finally take his boat out since its been blessed and catch some BIG fish...gotta get the 100+ pound ahi on the first trip! Wishing my husband good luck,

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