Thank you Lynn!

Wednesday afternoon when I came home from school, I found my prize from Lynn in my mailbox. 

Here's what I got:

THREE BEAUTIFUL CARDS

After seeing these cards, I'm going to be shopping at Kitchen Sink Stamps.  The strawberries look so real my son keeps trying to pull them off the card.  

BUT THAT'S NOT ALL:

Yes, that's a whole 6x6 Basic Grey Paper Pad and a whole roll of Scor-Tape!

I was so excited, I made this card with my new paper:

I used this week's card sketch on SCS for the layout and the image is from Sweet Pea Stamps.

Stamps:  Sweet Pea Stamps - Spring Luna

Ink:  Memento - Tuxedo Black

Paper:  Basic Grey

Misc:  Colored Pencils

Eyelets, Ribbon, Paper - OH MY! Challenge #3

This week Mary-Kate is hosting our blog group's challenge.  She made a great sketch for us to use.  I love this sketch, it is so versatile.  Check out her blog - Emkay Designs, she has beautiful samples of this sketch.

 Thanks for looking!

Stamps:  Shirley's 2 Girls - Mouse in Stocking Set

Ink:  Memento - London Fog

Paper:  American Crafts

Misc:  Colored Pencils

1000 Years Waiting

Remember my crab card?  This card is for my second spot in that swap.  This stamp is from Sweet Pea Stamps and the name of the stamp is 1000 Years Waiting.  I wish I looked like her for 1000 years!  I had a lot of fun coloring her.  I used colored pencils and blended with baby oil.  Thanks for looking!

Image close-up

Flowers: 7 Gypsies Velvet Blossoms (Red) and Petaloo's Flora Doodles - Paper Wild Roses (Teal)

Stampendous Embossing Powder - Marquasite

Stamps:  Sweet Pea Stamps - 1000 Years Waiting, Flourish by Inkadinkado

Ink:  Memento - Tuxedo Black, Embossing Powder

Paper:  My Mind's Eye - Dreamy 2 Collection

Misc - Flowers by 7 Gypsies and Petaloo, Crayola Colored Pencils

Eyelets, Ribbon, Paper - OH MY! Challenge #2

The second challenge for our blog group was to use ribbon (from your stash) as inspiration for a card.  My last card was a little "fussy," so I decided to go clean and simple!

Here are some close-ups:

Thanks for looking!

Stamps:  Sassafras - Melt in Your Mouth, Hampton Art-Occasions

Paper- GP110, Black American Crafts Cardstock, yellow and green cardstock scraps

Ink- Color box - Lime and Marigold

Misc. - Ribbon (from Michael's dollar bin), Prima flowers, yellow brad

THANK YOU MARY-KATE!!!

I was very surprised when I visited Mary-Kate's Blog (Emkay Designs) and learned she gave me this award.  If you haven't seen her blog, you should really check it out.  She makes the prettiest patterned paper, and her current project "Russian Dolls" card is gorgeous!!  My husband even commented on how nice it looks (this is a man who thinks my hobby is silly, but puts up with it because it is cheaper than paying for therapy).

In order to accept this award, I have to tell you 10 things about myself, so here goes:

1)  I am a mom (2 boys).

2)  I teach in Catholic Schools (Washington, D.C.).

3)  I love crafting (paper and sewing).

4)  My mother is Korean, therefore I love Korean food.

5)  When I am out in public with my boys who have blonde hair and blue eyes, I get strange looks because I look Latina.

6)  I miss my '94 Ford Mustang (traded it in for a sensible 4-door sedan).

7)  I like to take walks after it rains in the summer.

8)  I went to Salisbury University (Salisbury, MD) so that makes me a "Seagull."

9)  I was never a "cat" person until I got my cat, Telly, 14 years ago.
10)  I also never thought I would get mixed up in the "cyber" world.  But I've made so many wonderful friends there, I've decided it's a nice place to be.

I pass this award on to the following people:
1)  Heather
2)  Cindy
3)  Lynn
4)  Lynn
5)  Betty
6)  La'Diva
7) Katie
8) Rona
9)  Robyn
10) Andrea

Please visit their Beautiful Blogs, they're are so talented.

This card was made for another swap on SCS.  Yes, I've lost my mind.  That means I have to make more (4 more, because I have to keep one for myself).  I will be okay.  Coloring relaxes me, needless to say I will be very relaxed.  This stamp is from a company called Earth Art International (you can click to visit).  Sue makes amazing stamps, they have so many details.  You should visit, just for the eye candy.  I chose the crab image because I live in Maryland and we are known for our Blue Crabs (not to mention crabcakes).

Stamp: Earth Art International- Crab, SU Scallop Shell stamp from Beautiful Beach Set

Ink: Memento - Tuxedo Black, coloring - Bic and Sharpie permanent markers

Paper: GP 110, Bazzill Dotted Swiss

Misc: scrap lace, 7 Gypsies Velvet flower, Bazzill 10mm brad, quilter's crystal head pin, shell made by me

This is a close up of the embellishment on the card.  I made the shell.  First I stamped the Scallop Shell on a piece of #6 recycled plastic (the carryout containers that recycling won't pick up), colored it, and cut it out.  Then I punched a hole for the pin (1/8" punch).  Next, I used my heat gun to shrink the plastic.  Finally, I put my crystal head pin through the hole.  Ta-da!

A close-up of the image.  

Thanks for looking!

Diaper Clutch

This is a Diaper Clutch.  It only holds a few diapers and a couple of wipes so if you have to run a quick errand, you can grab this and go.  No need to take the BIG diaper bag.  There is a tutorial here.  I made mine a little more simply, I just used solid black quilted material and trimmed it with patterned material.  A friend is expecting this will be her gift.  Here are a few close-ups:

In this picture I put 4 - size 4 diapers inside.  Thanks for looking!

My First Blog Award

OH MY GOODNESS!!  I was so SURPRISED and EXCITED when I learned this morning that Jenn (Jax Bean Stalks) gave me this award.  I'm so honored.  Make sure you visit her blog, she always finds such creative ways to upcycle.  Thank you so very much Jenn!

I have to share with you 10 things that make me happy, 5 pieces of trivia (about myself), and pass this on to 5 bloggers.

10 Things that Make Me Happy:

1) My family, Dan (hubby), Brendan (age 4), and Damian (17 months)

2) Friends 

3) Crafting

4) Teaching

5) Cooking and Baking

6) Telly's Purr (my cat of 14 years)

7) Brendan's singing

8) Damian's squeal

9) Listening to great Music

10) Fashion accessories (shoes, handbags, and jewelry)

5 Pieces of Trivia

1) I worked a whole summer at a radio station and loved it

2) I really enjoy White Water Rafting

3)  I want to live in a "square-shaped" state (like WY or CO)

4) I would like to open  a Pre-School

5) I enjoy thunderstorms as much as sunshine

I pass this award to:

1) Jen: Jen's Cup of Creations

2) Stephanie:  Stephanie's Creations

3) Sheryl: Paper Creations - and {ippity} Stamps

4) Lynn:  Confessions of a Left-Brained Stamper

5) Dawn: Everything Under the Sun

Stop by and visit these very talented ladies!

Eyelets, Ribbon, Paper - OH MY! Blog Group's First Challenge

Jenn (Jax Bean Stalks) is hosting our Blog Group's (Eyelets, Ribbon, Paper - OH MY!) first challenge.  The challenge - re-purpose a cereal, cookie, or cracker box.  I turned this cereal box into a notepad and pen holder.  

This is the outside.  

This is the inside.

This is a close-up of the image.  I covered the box with a piece of material I had left over from a previous project.  The image is also left over from another project.  I used Mod Podge to adhere the material to the box.  As happy as I am with the way this project turned out, I'm still in awe over the projects my blog-mates have created.  You should visit their blogs and see the wonderful things they have made.  A few examples are Lone Pine Designs' - Scrap paper holder and Confessions of a Left-Brained Stamper's ribbon holder (and she made a cute pencil/pen holder from toilet tissue tubes).  Thanks for looking!

Stamps:  Shirley's 2 Girls - "Note of Thanks"

Ink: Stazon

Paper: Bazzill Cardstock

Misc: material, Bazzill Big Blossom, Doodlebug flocked brad, Sharpie markers, RSVP pen, notepad

Birthday Cards

It has been over a week since I posted a project.  I've been (practicing) coloring.  I really like how coloring with Copic markers adds so much to a project.  Since they are a little pricey (but well worth it, I'm sure), I thought I should try simple (with colored pencils and baby oil) and advance from there.  Thanks for looking!

A Close-Up:

Stamps: Image from an image swap on SCS

Paper: We R Memory Keepers, DCWV cardstock

Misc: Gems, colored pencils

Stamps: Image from an image swap on SCS (I think it's Stampin' Up's Sock Monkey)

Paper: Daisy D's, DCWV cardstock

Misc: Gems, colored pencils