Sorry I'm So Behind!

Feeling like a Hypochondriac lately. I plan on doing a lot of stamping this weekend. My craft room is lonely.


StampTV color challenge:
Black
Gray (Moonlit Fog will work really good)
Pink
White (optional)

Stamps: Just So Hippy - Melanie Muenchinger/Gina K. Designs (Wish RAK)
Paper: white, black, pretty in pink, pink pirouette, CM patterned paper
Ink: black, SU black marker, Copic markers (RV11 pink, C-1 cool gray, C0 cool gray)
Accessories: CB Swiss Dots (Wish RAK), SU Top Note die (Wish RAK), SU slit punch, brad, Offray ribbon

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Some Tuesday and Wednesday Faves!

Lots of fun things to see in the gallery on these days! Some of these ladies uploaded more than one card. If you have time, you may want to check out their galleries.

Please note: Sometimes, I am not able to notify everyone that has been linked because of time limitations. But I will continue to post my faves.


TUESDAY

ncmorgan
scrubbybubbles
sparklegirl
silli
Susie B
busysewin
suelynnbee
mbelles
LynniePoo
TheresaCC
kraftykate
LorriHeiling
tessa.
shawn-eindiangirl
mamamostamps


WEDNESDAY

TheresaCC
MakiJ
AussieParcher
debhorst
momtoggk
ChristineCreations
nitestamper
sweetnsassystamps
imastamper
prbloom
Bliss Stamper
venusgal
pinkgirl76
stampinmomof2cuties
JustPaintingAround


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Doing the happy dance!

This is another card that I made for Monday's CAS challenge: use dimensionals / pop-up dots on your clean & simple cards. (Although it's one layer without the popped up parts, it's not as open as I wanted it.

Has this ever happened to you? My card was done. I liked it. And then I smudged it with ink. Ugh! So now you see 2 spiders hanging from ribbon! Why not make them any color I want? LOL! I think they match my snail rather well!

I used the paper tole technique by using dimensionals to pop up portions of the flower images more than once.

Gina K. Designs’ Stamps: Bug Me Anytime (Nina Brackett), Warm & Fuzzy (Asela Hopkins), Tag Lines (Gina K.)
DRS Designs’ Stamps: grass
Paper: white
Ink: black, wild wasabi, Copic markers (R85 rose red, R83 rose mist, RV34 dark pink, YR23 yellow ochre, YR20 Yellowish Shade, G24 Willow, G21 Lime Green, C-1 cool gray)
Accessories: ribbon, dimensionals
Technique: paper tole

Here's a fun comment I received on StampTV hat summed up my idea when making this card:

"This is so stinkin' cute! I love the scene you created. And that sentiment is just perfect for all the fun things in there. I'm imagining the spiders swinging and the layered flowers look like they're doing the shimmy. :-) Great job!" - Nina

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Monday's Favorites continued...

Wow! Just like usual, I'm exhausted the first week with kiddies at school. I came home today (yesterday) right away and feelingvery sick. I went to bed right away and slept 7 hours. I'm up in the middle of the night viewing the SCS gallery and wanted to post some things before I take a "nap" before school. I should have a normal routine going by the end of next week.

Lots of fun things to see in the gallery on these days! Some of these ladies uploaded more than one card. If you have time, you may want to check out their galleries.

Please note: Sometimes, I am not able to notify everyone that has been linked because of time limitations. But I will continue to post my faves.

Monday continued...

nikkischmaltz
hobbywoman
sherribarron
LilLuvsStampin
monkymamma ( Don't miss the surprise at the top of the ribbon!)
garkarlon
darleenstamps
stampinat6213
Kharmagirl
juliemlacey
Rox71
Wendy Janson


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The Great Escape

I have had so much fun using this adorable DRS stamp: High Tailin' Turkey! It reminds me of a small class of special education students I taught a few years ago. We were writing a story together. They came up with the ideas and I modeled the writing. It was called, The Great Escape. I wish I had been more careful with saving it. It was such an adorable story. This turkey image is like a walk down memory lane. :)

This first card was made for the SCS Clean & Simple challenge to use dimensionals / pop-up dots. On this card, the hats are popped up. The designer paper was cut free-hand to make the hill. I also used a Scor-Pal, SU punches, and Copic markers. The sentiment is the first two lines of the sentiment seen in the third card of this post.

This second card was designed using the Mojo Monday sketch challenge this week. I used Copic markers for the turkey and SU creamy caramel ink for the ground. First I sponged the ink, starting from the edge and sponging towards the center. Then I used my markers to add some "pebbles". Cardstock: white, sahara sand, sage shadow, and To the Nines dsp. Accessories: brads, scalloped Nestie, Martha Stewart zig-zag edge punch.


On this last card, I wanted to emphasize the full greeting. So I used the turkey to make a unique background by repeatedly stamping him in mulitiple directions.

DRS Stamps: High Tailin' Turkey (F297), Turkey on the Run greeting (G318)
Paper: white, creamy caramel, baroque burgundy, CM retired patterened paper
Ink: black, creamy caramel
Accessories: brads, CM custom cutting system, scallop circle die cut, Martha Stewart edge punch

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Golf Ball Snowman

Here's my take on the
Midnight Madness Sketch Challenge #18

DRS Designs Stamps: Golf Ball Snowman (K448), Holiday Wish to Bring Cheer Greeting (G944)
Paper: white, kiwi kiss
Ink: black, SU real red marker, Copic markers (YG95, R29)
Accessories: scalloped rectangle (wish RAK), CB Swiss Dots (Wish RAK), SU circle & modern label punches, eyelets, gingham ribbon

Teacher Clipboard

I can't start the new school year with out a new clipboard! Although I've been back to work for a few days last week, today is the first day with kiddies. I'm always unable to sleep the night before the first day, but this is harder. I've had a bad migraine for 2 days, I'm at a new school and DS is nervous about going to high school... neither one of us was able to sleep much. But the 1st day adrenaline will keep us going. It's the after school part of the day that will be hard. We will both probably crash with exhaustion! LOL!

This clipboard was made with retired Creative Memories patterned paper and a retired Stampin' Up Simply Scrappin' kit. I think it may have been called "At Home".

(PS... the note I used to cover up my name is really true. :) )

Cards for Heroes

Please join DRS Designs
in our Holiday Card Drive for Cards for Heroes!

If you are not familiar with this organization, please click here to see how wonderful this program is for our brave soldiers.

During the months of September and October DRS Designs will be collecting as many holiday and winter themed cards as you can make!! Every other Monday, beginning on September 7th, our creative design team will be showing off their card donations on our blog. We hope you are inspired by their creations and will consider sending us your cards for this great cause.

To inspire you further DRS Designs will be offering a Total of 4 prizes!! Two prizes will be awarded at the end of each month (September & October). Click here for more details.

Here's my first holiday card for the troops. I used the new gift background stamp. I love it! I got away from BG stamps when designer paper came along. the big huge stamps were big, heavy, and hard to get good coverage. But this, and other DRS BGs are just the right size for repeat stamping a BG and easy inking. I love it!

DRS Stamps: Gift background (H1140), Greatest Gifts Christmas Greeting (G1017)
Paper: pretty in pink, regal rose, white, certainly celery
Ink: black, regal rose, certainly celery
Accessories: taffeta ribbon, SU markers, Nestie scalloped oval (Wish RAK)

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Favorites: Saturday - Monday

Sorry for the late posts. I've had a bad migraine for 2 days straight and keeping up with holiday family events has prolonged and intensified it.

Lots of fun things to see in the gallery on these days! Some of these ladies uploaded more than one card. If you have time, you may want to check out their galleries.

Please note: Sometimes, I am not able to notify everyone that has been linked because of time limitations. But I will continue to post my faves.

Saturday

dawnmercedes
LaurieF
Kharmagirl
kmahany
finebear
peanutbee
kittie747
AmyLovesNormaJean
va.sunshine
JTapler


Sunday

LateBlossom
LaLatty
stamperjen0
sixclarks
rsalamon
KY Southern Belle
coffeeforme
hskelly
atsamom
dbarry


Monday

JustPaintingAround
Petal Pusher
va.sunshine
Jenn D
inglishrea
suen
Ocicat
Pickle Tree
JulieHRR
LateBlossom
dbarry
chrisations.ink
Raqode7


I think I missed a lot on each day. Migraines are miserable. On a scale of 1 to 10... it's an 8. Most are mild. I have 2 a year that are 10.

Buttery Popcorn!

DRS Designs is sponsoring the sketch challenges today on Caardvarks. There are 3 different sketches and a chance to win blog candy from DRS Designs!

I used sketch #3 with newly released holiday stamps! Doesn't that popcorn look extra buttery?!? Yum! I used the first half of the sentiment on the cardfront. The inside says, "have a happy holiday!"

DRS Designs Stamps:

Bowl of Popcorn (G1131)
Popcorn background (H1124)
Poppin' Holiday Greeting (F032)

Paper: white, barely banana, black, bashful blue (heavily sponged with the same color)
Ink: Memento tuxedo black, so saffron, Copic markers
Accessories: brads, SU circle & designer label punches, Nestie scallop square 9received from Wish RAK), so saffron ribbon from SAB.


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Friday's Favorites

Lots of fun things to see in the gallery on Friday! Some of these ladies uploaded more than one card. If you have time, you may want to check out their galleries.

Please note: Sometimes, I am not able to notify everyone that has been linked because of time limitations. But I will continue to post my faves.


handmadebysm
Wattle
glowbug
Kimberly Crawford
B-gin-R
lbenden
Emma F
garkarlon
newstampinaddict
Melissa_Aggie
sparklegirl
bkeenan256
juliemlacey

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The First Friday Friends with Flair!

It was strange thinking there wasn't a Hip Hop today, but I was back to work so I wasn't having to think about it all day. KWIM? I was happy to hear we have a customer blog hop going on similar to HHH. I wonder what the blinkie will look like?

I used my new August KTOM kit today. I was so excited to finally get it. I think everything is fixed for next month's shipping.

Stamps: Aug. '09 KTOM
Paper:white, bashful blue, regal rose, sU dsp, chocolate chip
Ink: Palette burnt umber, Copic markers (R83, B32, Y35? - maize), sponging with creamy caramel & bashfu blue
Accessories: brads, taffeta ribbon, SU Top Note die (Wish RAK)

SCS has been having a little more troubles than usual for server updates. If you missed my September KTOM color challenge card, you can see it here if you'd like.

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Christian Paper Crafts Friday Challenge

I had a great honor today of being a guest hostess for the Fun on Friday challenge on Christian Paper Crafts!

This wonderful site was designed and started by Cindy Coutts. You can see her blog here.

Our CPC Fun on Friday challenge for today is to make 3x3 cards. I love using these sized cards for sending with small gifts such as hostess gifts when being invited to a friend's home for dinner.

I look forward to seeing your creations!

When uploading your project to our gallery, please use keyword FOF21. When uploading your project to your blog or other online galleries, please use keyword CPC-FOF21.

There's no time limit to play along. Just have fun! Have a very blessed day!

Stamps: Autumn Beauty (TheresaMomber/Gina K. Designs)
Paper: white, pumpkin pie
Ink: Memento tuxedo black, creamy caramel for sponing, Copic markers
Accessories: Stickles

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Favorites: Wednesday & Thursday

Lots of fun things to see in the gallery on Wednesday and Thursday! Some of these ladies uploaded more than one card. If you have time, you may want to check out their galleries.

Please note: Sometimes, I am not able to notify everyone that has been linked because of time limitations. But I will continue to post my faves.


Wednesday

xiunyuki
rsalamon
stampwithkristine
knightrone
sugrnspicy
notimetostamp


Thursday

stampingpam
Jeanie Witmer
Kimberly Crawford
KY Southern Belle
StamperSharon
TreasureOiler
LateBlossom
CuttersCallous
Itecler
Jaspere
Stampinsilvia
ilinacrouse
lisahenke
markie's mom
sweetbloominscraps


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Inky's TAC Challenge

InkStazonMe has started a new TAC challenge on her blog, Inky's Delight. It started last Friday (INKSTAC1) and the random winner will get the "new" vintage set Witchie Witchie. It is soooo cute! This challenge was to use fall colors.

Stamps: Seasonal Cuties (TAC, sentiment (Gina K)
Paper: white, close to cocoa, DCWV dsp
Ink: pumpkin pie, garden green, & close to cocoa sU markers, Palette burnt umber
Accessories: brads, retired SU taupe ribbon

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Another CAS Makeover

This first Great Pumpkin card was made a couple of year's ago for a sketch challenge. I decided to makeover this card and make it CAS.


The 1st Great Pumpkin: The is card uses SCS sketch #121

Stamps: Carved & Candlelit, True Friends, $1 stamps
Colors: pumpkin pie, close to cocoa, chocolate chip, white
Accessories: ribbon, cutter kit, marker
Techniques: distressing



I've been debating on whether I will get Stampin' Up's new pumpkin set being released on Tuesday. I love how it fits the punches. But I discovered that I can do the same with this old retired set from SU: Carved & Candlelit. The bottom oval is popped up on dimensionals.

Stamps:Carved & Candlelit (SU), grass (DRS Designs)
Paper: white, pumpkin pie, black
Ink: pumpkin pie, black, old olive, close to cocoa
Accessories: Martha Stewart bat, cat, & bow punches; Stampin' Up circle and large oval punches, paper piercer & template (SU mat stack), dimensionals
Techniques: faux stitching

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Favorites: Sunday - Tuesday

Can you tell I went back to work? I've been exhausted. I took a nap after work and now I'm up. And I don't even see kids until next week! LOL! Anyway, since I'm up, I'll post some of my faves that I found while skimming the gallery while half asleep the last couple of days.

Sunday

peanutbee
juliemlacey
Wendy Janson
knightrone
stampinat6213
lisahenke
markie's mom
crafterthoughts


Monday

Stamper K
lauraglin
cindy_haffner
Wattle
cleekNHA
tessa.
Kim Hughes
dlounds
olgy15
melbourne robyn
mkstampin74
debhorst


Tuesday

juliemlacey
LateBlossom
AustinCardArt
byjenn2007
gbedwright
stampqueen17
willosmama
LilLuvsStampin
StampendousGraphic
tashers
cutups
tradergirl


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USK01 - Color Challenge - You Inspire Me

SCS is very wacked out after their server change. I've seen lots of their server changes and have never seen anything THIS crazy! I wonder how many over-time hours are being made?

Anyway, I originally uploaded this card successfully last night and today it was gone. (And my sketch challenge card, too... but that's another story! LOL!) I can't get this Unity card uploaded again on SCS and it's for Unity's September KTOM challenge. So I'm going to try and link this post on the thread. It will be interesting to see if it works. LOL!

The challenge this month is to use the colors black, orange, purple and green using July or August KTOMs. This was hard! I usually use these colors for Halloween. I'v see some very creative cards in the gallery, today. Here's the recipe for my color challenge card:

Stamps: July KTOM '09 (Unity)
Paper: white, old olive, black, SU dsp
Ink: SU markers: black, pumpkin pie, old olive, rich razzleberry
Accessories: eyelets, gingham ribbon, SU Top Note die (Wish RAK), paper piercer & template (SU's mat stack)
Technique: faux stitching

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Kreativ Blogger Award

Awww! How sweet of Cheryl to give me this award. What a nice compliment to come home to after a day of work (my first week back to school/work). Here is her creative blog: CherCroppin's Stamp Pad.


The rules for this award are: thank and link back the person you received it from, name 7 things people might find interesting about you, and nominate 7 people for this award.


1. I have a new kitten that loves to help me on the computer. She's here now wanting to push buttons. I have discovered new things! LOL! Right now she's holding my thumb and giving love bites. :) Last night we both fell asleep in front of the computer on the recliner. Too bad DH couldn't find the camera.

2. I'm a special education teacher in a middle school. If you haven't guessed, middle school students and staff are a strange culture all their own. LOL! I'm super short and most of my students are taller than me. But they know who's boss!!!! :)

3. I'm the hostess of the CAS (Clean & Simple) challenge on Splitcaost Stampers. I used to be the Limited Supplies challenge hostess and I started the Featured Stamper challenge and handed it off to the talented myprecious. I've been a member since 2005 but had to change my identity in 2008 for personal reasons beyond my control. I used to be jen70.

4. I recently became part of a design team. My very first one! I am so excited! Their stamps are so cute! I love DRS Designs!!!

5. I have one son who is starting high school next week! Where has the time gone? I can't be old enough for that... can I??? Actually, I'll be hitting the big 4-0 next spring. My son is a miracle. He was born 16 weeks early and weighed 20 ounces. He spent 105 days in the hospital and came home 5 days before his due date weighing just 3 pounds and 12.5 ounces. He has multiple challenges, but he is the most amazing person!

6. October 19 is a bittersweet day for me. In the year 1995, my first son (above) came home from the hospital. We celebrate "Homecoming Day" every year. On October 19, 2000, I had another preemie weighing 1 pound. I named him Blake. He was stillborn and I have one photo of him. At the time I thought it was odd to take a photo, but now I'm so glad I did. I went home from the hospital that day and celebrated Homecoming Day for my eldest son. Each year we visit the cemetary and have a party.

7. I am remarried to the most wonderful, caring, and understanding man. I could go on and on about how special he is too our family. He's my best friend and a loving dad for my son.

Here are my 7 nominees, (in no particular order):

My Little Creative Escape - lisahenke

Simplicity - LateBlossom

RyannMarin Designs - rsalamon

The Paper Landscaper - Peanutbee

Stamps & Taxes - juliemlacey

Scrapnextras - Scrapnextras

Crafting the Web - TheresaCC


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Midnight Madness Sketch Challenge

Midnight Madness Sketch Challenge #17



Stamps: DRS Designs
Paper: white, wild wasabi, riding hood red & dsp
Ink: black, Copic markers (R27, G24, C0)
Accessories: brads



Stamps: DRS Designs
Paper: white, chocolate chip, riding hood red, DCWV dsp
Ink: Palette burnt umber
Accessories: brads, glitter glue


Be back with more details later!

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