Covered In Ink

Sweet Little Abby Doodle

2011-05-22T11:41:00.001-04:00

Back to some digital scrapbooking. This is our Doodle -- love her dearly, but here name describes her perfectly. She is always into something. Her middle name needs to be 'Trouble'.

New Cards

2011-05-18T19:55:00.000-04:00

My sister, Jen spent the day with me making cards as part of my birthday present. It's been about 6 weeks and I'm just getting around to loading them. I hope you enjoy them as much as I did when I made them.

My beautiful Mom! I miss her every day.

2011-05-04T19:47:00.001-04:00

I used Regal Rose as the background with an overlay. The DSP is from Vintage Springtime.

Wow

2011-03-28T08:53:00.000-04:00

I can't believe it's been 2 entire months since I posted. I've been travelling for work -- to West Palm Beach Florida and seeing that I live in Ohio, many would think --what a cool thing! NOT! I'm so done with travelling -- leaves you no time for stamping and crafting and just having fun. My last trip down I had to come home early and have been sick with Bronchitis for the past three weeks. Including my Birthday!

My sister has been very good to me and babied me and I did have a wonderful birthday with lots of wishes from my friends, beautiful flowers and some new clothes...and even some new stamping supplies!

My first day back IN the office -- and I break out in hives -- think I'm allergic to the new antibiotic the doctor put me on last Friday -- just put in a call and waiting for them to call me back.

So, that pretty much sums up the last 2 months! I don't have anything new to post, although I am going to take a picture of the beautiful card Jen made me and post it tonight.

I promise to get busy again...makes me SO happy!

Happy Birthday Card

2011-01-30T21:04:00.000-05:00

Order!

2011-01-30T21:02:00.003-05:00

Just placed my Sale-a-bration order and my first order from the Occasions Mini. I am SO EXCITED -- can't wait for delivery.

Vera Bradley Inspired

2011-01-21T15:24:00.000-05:00

I saw the new VB designs for this spring and loved the colors. So this is my attempt to use those as inspiration.

Hope you enjoy.

Basic gray, whisper white and daffodil delight are the colors I used.

SU Card Kit

2011-01-16T17:59:00.000-05:00

Jen and I started sorting all the DSP we have and I discovered an Old SU Card Kit. I thought I might as well use it and I made 9 cards. Pretty simple, using Old Olive, Rose Red, Perfect Plum and More Mustard.

The kit included the card stock, stickers, ribbon, buttons and brads. I made a total of 9 cards in less than an hour.

Scrapbook - Christmas 1958

2011-01-12T12:10:00.000-05:00

I'm trying to make time for my scrapbooking again. I've been so busy with work, it's taken a backseat to everyday chores.

I found this picture of my Aunt and Uncle along with their cousins taken at my Great-Aunt Betty's house in Columbus. (I think)

I used My Digital Studio to create this page, sticking with a Black and White team and adding just a strip of Bermuda Bay DSP. Don't you love the Antique Brads?

Picture Frames

2011-01-11T15:57:00.000-05:00

I've had these 2 frames for awhile -- they've held up really good and I wanted to share them with you. They hold pictures of my two favorite puppy dogs, Howard and Abby. They were very easy to create and make a nice little gift for someone's desk. Just to let you know I did not come up with the idea, just copied it, but it's cute enough to share.

Howard uses Night of Navy and Kraft. The bone stamp and brad are Non Stampin' Up. Here's a side view....

Doodle is last. I used Black and Pink -- she is a princess after all.

Resolutions

2011-01-10T10:44:00.000-05:00

I've never been big on setting resolutions, but for some reason last year and now again this year I've really wanted to. I'm trying to be positive and add more to my life than take away and hopefully become a better, happier person. Remember if you set goals they must be Measurable! How else will you know WHEN you succeed.

I hope to be back with some new cards and scrapbook pages soon. This year has started liked a run-away train.

Enjoy your day and just because I love my dogs so much here's what Howard's been doing lately. Sitting on the register getting warm!

Happy New Year

2011-01-03T12:47:00.000-05:00

New Year, new resolutions. I feel pretty good about what I managed to do last year. I did create a blog and I posted -- not as often as I'd liked to, but with the year I had I think I managed to accomplish my goal. I've decided 2011 is going to be about ME! I am going to start appreciating myself more and be less critical of what I do. Hopefully this will mean I'll be more creative and have more to share. Work promises to be hectic -- new job started last July and it keeps me more than busy -- but I love it. I plan on posting my resolutions -- most are very intertwined and all relate in some way to being nicer to myself! I've started out the year in a positive way -- my sister and I did what we said we'd do over the long weekend and that counts for alot. Here's to a GREAT 2011!

Jacklyn

Merry Christmas

2010-12-27T09:40:00.000-05:00

I hope everyone had a Merry Christmas and spent time with their family and friends. My sister and I had a wonderful Christmas and I am very blessed to have her in my life. Of course, Howard and Abby were very good kids and Santa Claus was very good to them. I'll post some pictures later, but for now its back to work. At least its a short week!

Christmas Cards from our Stamp-A-Stack

2010-12-06T20:55:00.000-05:00

Jen and I attended a Christmas Card making workshop held by our friend Sariela. All designs are hers -- I just copied and made the cards -- which I think are beautiful. Hope you enjoy.

Christmas Trees

2010-12-05T19:16:00.000-05:00

I saw these in ScrapbooksEtc magazine and knew I wanted to try to make them. I think they're adorable and pretty simple to make.

Long time, no posts

2010-11-29T15:14:00.002-05:00

I think I can safely say I'm home for the rest of the year -- just in time for the rush of the holidays!

Here are the last pictures from the Shoebox Swap back in October. I can't believe I didn't have time to post them. Since then I've also had a weekend scrapbook retreat and a Stamp A Stack of Christmas cards. I'll try to get pictures and post them this week.

Loved the SU tinsel -- didn't think I would - but it's a MUST have.

Cards from the Shoebox Swap

2010-11-11T12:24:00.000-05:00

Wow - I can't believe it's already November. I've been in Kansas for a week and am back to West Palm Beach next week. Here are a few more cards from the Shoebox Swap in October. Again, I didn't design the cards -- I did make them -- but they are beautiful and wanted to share.

Stuck in Palm Beach

2010-10-27T18:54:00.000-04:00

So, I'm finishing up a business trip to West Palm Beach, Florida with flight out at 5:25pm today, and what happens -- a severe storm in Atlanta -- right now we're looking at an 8:30 departure.... so far, they're holding my connecting flight to Dayton -- backing it up to 10:46. Since I'm stuck and tired of working, I thought I'd post a couple more cards made at the Shoe Box Swap. I didn't design the cards just made them and do not have the name of the creator.

Shoebox Swap Cards

2010-10-22T14:23:00.000-04:00

I was finally able to take some pictures of the cards from the Shoebox Swap Jennifer and I attended a couple weekends ago. I can't find my camera so I'm using hers and I'm not the best with it. This is one of the cards we designed -- hope you like.

Supplies:
Stamps: Bells & Boughs
Paper and Inks: Always Artichoke, Cherry Cobbler, Early Espresso and Ivory
Other: Embossing Folder, Scallop Punch, Scallop Die, Lace Ribbon, Markers and Stickles

Home again

2010-10-18T18:13:00.001-04:00

I'm home after 2 weeks in Wichita, Kansas. What a beautiful city and state. The weather was great -- mid to upper 70's and the bluest sky ever. I'm home for a week and promise to get some new Stampin' Stuff loaded. My sister and I were at a Scrapbook weekend and I have some pages to share as well. We had such a great time and got a lot accomplished.

Not in Kansas anymore

2010-10-09T20:56:00.002-04:00

I'm finally back home after a week in Kansas -- beautiful weather and GREAT people! I attended a Shoebox swap today and have 20 great cards -- all SU to share! I'll try to load those pictures tomorrow as I'm headed back to Kansas Monday evening for the week.

World Card Making Day

2010-10-02T11:26:00.000-04:00

It's a beautiful Saturday --sun is shining, a little nip in the air and the puppy dogs are having a mid morning nap.
Planning on designing our cards for next weekends Shoebox Swap -- pictures later.

We're also working on getting pictures and 'stuff' ready for our scrapbooking weekend October 16th.

Happy Birthday, Happy Owls

2010-10-01T19:43:00.000-04:00

Wow this week has just flown by and I haven't had a chance to do any stamping. This is a card I made for a friend's birthday a couple weeks ago -- its a picture from my cell phone -- I forgot to take a picture before I left for work so the quality is not the best.

I used Night of Navy, Cajun Craze and White. Jennifer created the guitars by using the vest from the Owl Punch and then free-handing the rest.

Thank You Card

2010-09-30T17:40:00.001-04:00

I was in Michigan working with customers from Minnesota on testing and made this card as a Thank You for their help.

Supplies:
Stamps: A Flower For All Seasons
Paper and Ink: Early Espresso, Cajun Craze, So Saffron, DSP, Marina Mist, Pumpkin Pie
Other: 2 Orange Jewels, Scalloped Punch, Markers

Finally, as promised

2010-09-29T18:16:00.000-04:00

These are the cards from the classes I took over the weekend. All stamps are Unity Stamps, I believe the paper is Jillibean and the instructor was Kimber McGray. I really enjoyed trying some new things and stamping with other stampers. Jen and I are going to a Shoebox Swap on October 9th - all Stampin' Up with 19 participants and the following weekend we're going on a Scrapbook Weekend!

Good Morning

2010-09-26T10:12:00.000-04:00

What a beautiful day -- I love Fall -- the little nip in the air, the crunch of leaves on the ground, the colors...

We settled for bed around 11 -- Abby in her place in my bed and Howard under the bed -- all normal, then Howard decided to come out from under the bed -- so Abby growled like always -- she was kicked out and Howard invited up. I thought that was settled until she popped up over the side of the bed -- so I 'slept' with both dogs in bed with me last night -- back to the crates tonight!

Great Saturday

2010-09-25T20:26:00.000-04:00

Jen and I attended 2 classes today at our local scrapbook store held by Kimber McGray. We made 6 Christmas cards in the morning and 6 everyday cards in the afternoon. I'll try to get some pictures and post them tomorrow. What a fun day!

Happy Birthday Howard

2010-09-25T20:23:00.000-04:00

Today is Howard's 11th birthday! He is still a very good squirrel chaser, dolly player, and all round good boy!

Happy Monday

2010-09-20T18:01:00.000-04:00

...no not really....but it's one day closer to the weekend.

Here's another card from last weekend...cased from SCS -- I have all the details somewhere -- but where?

I know I used chocolate chip ribbon, old olive and pretty in pink...and the Sweet Pea flowers.

Happy to be home...

2010-09-18T20:12:00.000-04:00

It was a long week and I'm so glad to be back home. Here's a card I made last weekend just never had a chance to post.

Supplies:

Stamps: Heartfelt Thanks (first stamp set I bought)
Paper and Ink: Old Olive, So Saffron, Rose Red, White
Other: Old Olive Ribbon, Modern Label Punch, Corner Rounder, Embossing Folder

Out of town...

2010-09-13T10:50:00.000-04:00

I'm in Columbus today and tomorrow so no new cards from me. I'll be in Michigan the rest of the week and will be back home Friday evening -- hopefully I can get some stamping done then.

Remembering...

2010-09-11T09:35:00.000-04:00

Together we pause to remember the victims, to grieve with the families and friends of those who died, and to honor the heroes of that day and each day since who have sacrificed to save lives and serve their country. I can still remember that day so vividly.

Pick A Petal

2010-09-10T18:57:00.000-04:00

Hi

Isn't it great? It's finally Friday! I'm going to have a short weekend and a very long week coming up -- but I'm excited about it! Everyday I check out SCS and blogs of very talented Stampers and when I see something I like I save a picture as I'm sure a lot of people do. I've finally decided it was time to look through those saved pictures make my own card. This one uses a set I love -- Pick A Petal and was originally created by StamperDog and Ann Clemmer. I hope you like it as much as I do.

Supplies:
Stamps: Pick A Petal
Paper and Ink: Daffodil Delight, Cherry Cobbler, Pink Piourette, Early Espresso,Whisper White
Other: Early Espresso Ribbon and Owl Punch (for the eyes)

Cute By The Inch

2010-09-09T18:31:00.000-04:00

Thursday -- I wish it was Friday -- but then as my Grandma said - don't go wishing your life away. Here's another card I made on Monday -- with my job I don't get to stamp much during the week. This card is a copy from OregonStamper, I hope you like it!

Supplies:
Stamps: Cute by the Inch, Sweet Little Sentiments
Paper and Ink: Marina Mist, Chocolate Chip, Naturals Ivory, and DSP Elegant Soiree
Other: Modern Label Punch, Scalloped Lace Punch

Lovely As a Tree

2010-09-08T19:14:00.000-04:00

I finally made it to basement and craft room on Monday afternoon. I had to pick Jen and Rob up at the airport last night and didn't get a chance to take any pictures or post! It's Wednesday -- gosh the week is flying by and next week is going to be as busy since I'll be out of town on business all week. I hope you like the card as much as I do -- its something I came up with all on my own -- for a change. I'm an excellent copier.....

Enjoy

Supplies:
Stamps: Lovely As A Tree, Word Play
Paper and Ink: Perfect Plum, Wild Wasabi, Naturals Ivory, Crumb Cake, Early Espresso
Others: Wild Wasabi Ribbon, Ticket Punch

Finally...

2010-09-06T21:46:00.000-04:00

got some stamping done this long weekend. Jen and Rob were on a cruise to the Cayman Islands and I had big plans to get some stuff done -- but as the old saying goes...'best laid plans....'. I did sort out my filing cabinet -- amazing how much junk accumulates and kept up with the basic chores. I haven't snapped any pictures of my cards yet -- I'll do that tomorrow and post then too. I don't want to go back to work :-(!

Loads of Love

2010-09-01T19:56:00.000-04:00

Just a quick post a card made with the Loads of Love set

Supplies:
Stamps: Loads of Love
Paper and Ink: Old Olive, Bashful Blue, Black and White, Night of Navy
Other: Old Olive Ribbon

Happy Birthday....

2010-08-30T18:05:00.000-04:00

A quick and easy birthday card using the new Hostess Set from the IBC.

Supplies:
Stamps: Birthday Bakery
Paper and Ink: Daffodil Delight, Tangerine Tango, Concord Crush DSP, Naturals Ivory
Other: Scalloped and Circle Punch, Modern Label Punch, Concord Crush Ribbon

Best of Cluck

2010-08-29T11:09:00.000-04:00

Made a cute little 'good-bye and good luck' card for a friend at work who's leaving for a new job. This is such a cute and versatile stamp set -- one of my favorites.

Supplies:
Stamp: Best of Cluck
Paper and Ink: So Saffron, Riding Hood Red, Chocolate Chip, Naturals Ivory, DSP Patterns\
Other: Chocolate Chip Ribbon and Hodgepodge Hardware

Wellness Wishes...

2010-08-25T21:26:00.000-04:00

We made this card for a friend of my sisters dauschand, Scooter. He has been poorly since getting neutered, but good today he's home from the vet and doing much better. I'm sure he loved the card!

Supplies:
Stamps: Wellness Wishes
Paper and Ink: Not Quiet Navy, Old Olive and Bashful Blue, DSP Patterns
Other: Bashful Blue Ribbon, Pencils to color the dog, sponged edges of scallop

Make A Monster

2010-08-24T21:31:00.000-04:00

My sister made my day -- she wanted to go down and make some cards....yeah! I didn't even have to ask, beg and plead.... so we ended up making 4 cards which I'll share in the next few days. One of my favorite new sets is Make A Monster -- so cute, so easy and practically mistake-proof.

Supplies:
Stamps: Make A Monster
Paper and Ink: Rich Razzleberry, Tempting Turquoise, Pear Pizzaaz, Black Ink
Other: Scalloped Edge Punch, Pear Pizzaaz Ribbon and a hardware(?) I used the circles from Make A Monster to stamp on the Rich Razzleberry.

Playing with blog design

2010-08-23T22:33:00.002-04:00

I wanted to try something a little different -- what do you think?

Paper Craft Case

2010-08-23T19:26:00.000-04:00

I saw this lay out in Paper Craft magazine and I decided I'd give it a try. I changed up all the colors -- I used some retired DSP - Georgia Peach I bought on the clearance rack at SU. Love to get a bargain -- especially DSP!!!

Supplies:
No stamping..... Georgia Peach DSP -- So Saffron base layer and petals. Old Olive Ribbon and Silver Brads.
I used 2 punches to create the flowers -- they used a book -- I just couldn't bring myself to cut up a book -- even though I had bought one for a dollar at Target -- so I found a puzzle magazine and stamped out the flowers in the 'answer' section. I then used a Bubblegum Color Spritz Spray and jewel brad for the center.

My favorite owl....

2010-08-21T14:49:00.000-04:00

I really love the new Owl Punch -- using it makes is so simple to put together a very cute card very quickly.

Hope you like it...

Supplies: Owl Punch
Paper: Cajun Craze, So Saffon, DSP, Pear Pizzaaz
Other: Embossed DSP with the Square Lattice, Espresso Ribbon and the Bird punch for the branch

My order...

2010-08-21T14:43:00.001-04:00

arrived yesterday. I'm so excited -- most of it is from the Mini -- and for the first time I actually prepped the stamps - that's something my sister always does -- but she's out running around getting ready for her cruise in 11 days.

7 new stamp sets, the new pastels, DSP, the candy die and more -- where to start?

Pretty flowers...

2010-08-18T21:05:00.000-04:00

I found this stamp set (non SU) and just had to have it -- so here you go.

Supplies: Non SU Stamp
Ink and Paper: So Saffron, Early Espresso, Natural Ivory
Other: Brads and Stickles

Country Morning....

2010-08-17T18:17:00.000-04:00

Here's another card I made using the Country Morning Stamp Set. Not a favorite -- something is missing....

Supplies:
Stamp Set: Country Morning
Paper and Ink: Not Quite Navy, Sahara Sand, Cajun Craze, Naturals White
Other: New buttons, Tim Holtz die cut and a weathered texture plate.

Pretty in Pink...

2010-08-16T19:00:00.000-04:00

This card is much more my style -- pretty colors, not too much distressing and clean lines....

Supplies:
Stamps: Happy Together
Paper and Ink: Certainly Celery, Eggplant, Pink Piourette and DSP in Celery Patterns, Pastels
Other Accessories: Celery Ribbon and Jewels

Thank you card

2010-08-15T20:32:00.000-04:00

My sister, Jennifer and I made thank you cards to send from Grandma's funeral. Here is one of the cards....

Supplies:
Stamps: Non SU Stamp Urban Chic
Paper and Inks: Baja Breeze, Soft Suede, Very Vanilla and DSP Elegant Soiree
Other: Very Vanilla Blue and Brown striped Ribbon and Butterflies cut using the Butterfly Embosslit

Back to business....

2010-08-14T22:43:00.000-04:00

Well things have certainly been hectic and sad for me. As many of you know, my Grandma died on July 26th and even though I know she had a wonderful 93 years I think of her and miss her every day. So, once I was back at work I had to finish up a project before switching to a new team and that included a trip to Cleveland. This is the first weekend I've been home for about 3 weeks and I have been stamping today. I'll take pictures tomorrow during the daylight hours -- going to try to get a better image. I'm happy with some and not so with others. I have been exploring a couple local scrapbook stores -- which means I've been playing with some non SU products! I'll post tomorrow.... it's good to be back!

Home at last...

2010-08-11T16:27:00.001-04:00

Finally, back at home after a business trip to Cleveland. So glad to be home!

Morning Cup....

2010-08-07T10:17:00.000-04:00

I really like this stamp set...so cute.

Stamp Set: Morning Cup
Paper and Ink: Wild Wasabi, Daffodil Delight, Early Espresso, Naturals White
Other: Brads, Wild Wasabi Ribbon, Hodgepodge Hardware

Cards at last...

2010-08-04T21:42:00.000-04:00

I actually made these last night, but forgot to take a picture -- and the ones I have here are not great pictures -- still can't figure out how to get the best picture -- any suggestions?

Stamp Set: Morning Cup
Paper and Ink: Poppy Parade, Night of Navy, Naturals White and Pear Pizzazz. DSP In Color Pack
Extras: Scallop Punch, Circle Punch, Pear Pizzazz Ribbon

Still no time for Stamping....here's an MDS scrapbook page...

2010-08-02T18:38:00.000-04:00

First day back to work, after the death of my Grandma....I haven't had a chance to create any cards yet, but I'm trying to get back into a routine, so I thought I'd share a digital scrapbook page I made with MDS.

This is my friend, Nick and his baby daughter, Audrey....

Very sad for our family...

2010-07-24T23:03:00.000-04:00

My dear sweet Grandma had another stroke Wednesday night and is not doing well. We believe after speaking with her doctor that she will only have a few more days here with us. She cannot speak, eat or drink but does recognize me and responds to a few questions with a shake or nod of her head. Our main efforts now are to keep her comfortable -- God bless the nursing home staff and hospice for all their care and concerns.

Her is a picture of her July 8th on her 93rd birthday....

A Little Hectic this week...

2010-07-22T20:24:00.001-04:00

I'm doing the low-iodine diet for my body scan to check for recurrence of thyroid cancer -- have to do this every year. I want MILK!

Since I got a new bike -- I HAD to get 'Pedaling Past'.
I used Peach Parfait DSP, NQN and Pear Pizzazz -- enjoy....

New Owl Punch--- LOVE IT!!!!!

2010-07-19T19:55:00.000-04:00

Here's a card I made using the new Owl Punch. So simple and so versatile...

Supplies:
No Stamps
Paper: Pear Pizzazz, Chocolate Chip, Concord Crush, Naturals White, DSP In Color Patterns

I used the Owl Punch, the 2-step Bird punch and the Bigshot to cut out the letters. What you don't see inside
is the rest of the phrase...'are you?' A reference to The Who song.

Another new stamp set...

2010-07-18T19:42:00.001-04:00

Here's another card I made using my new stamps and inks. The background is yellow and it kind of detracts from the card -- I have to figure out the best way to take pictures.
I deliberately left the ribbon long and swirly to complement the design in the DSP. Hope you like it.

Supplies:
Stamps: Studio Sketches
Ink and Paper: Early Espresso, cherry cobbler, pear pizzazz, Elegant Soiree DSP
Other: Early Espresso 1/4" Ribbon, plus so Non SU Ribbon, Cherry Cobbler Button

Saturday Play Time

2010-07-17T20:53:00.001-04:00

I finally made it downstairs to the craft room and played with all my new paper, stamps, punches and inks!!!!!

So much fun, although the puppies were ready to roll at first, they soon grew tired of no attention from Aunt Jacklyn. So, half way through, up we came for a potty break and dinner.

I made several cards -- tried a vintage look to a couple, but I'm not sure I really succeeded.

Card 1 - First try at vintage. Not my favorite -- should have stayed with the same color palette instead of adding the pinks and blue...

Supplies:
Stamps: Morning Cup
Paper and Ink: Crumb Cake, DSP - To the Nines (old but I need to use it), Sage Shadow (again it's retired, I don't ever remember using it, but I liked this paper), Naturals White.
I sponged the edges of the paper with Early Espresso Ink, I also used So Saffron, Bravo Burgundy, Regal Rose and Bordering Blue markers.
Other: Scallop Edge Punch

My order arrived!

2010-07-15T18:25:00.000-04:00

I'm so excited -- lots of pretties -- although its amazing what you don't have for the amount of money you spent and the stuff you did buy. Finally got my hands on the new In-Color Ink Pads and a pack of paper for each color. Ribbon in all the In-Colors, Buttons in the 4 color groups, DSP, a 12x12 red polka dot album, the two new embossing folders, the Owl Punch, and STAMPS!
This weekend can't come soon enough -- only one more day....and if I wasn't just back from vacation and then off Monday for dental surgery I'd be feeling sick right about now!

Back to cards -- here's one I made with the previous 'New' stuff.

The card was for a friend at work -- his birthday was while I was on vacation so the new set 'Longfellows' was perfect for a Belated Birthday Card

Supplies:
Stamps: Longfellows
Paper and Ink: Wild Wasabi, River Rock and Black
Other: SU Brads, Embossing Folder (non SU)

Because I Care

2010-07-13T12:39:00.000-04:00

This is the most beautiful stamp set I've used in a long time --
I absolutely love it -- what a great set to make note cards with...

Supplies:
Stamps: Because I Care
Inks and Paper: Pink Pirouette, Concord Crush, Naturals White, Pear Pizzaaz
Other: Pink ribbon, Square Lattice

First Day

2010-07-11T13:48:00.000-04:00

Another card using the First Day Stamp Set out of the Summer Mini. I just love this stamp set and plan on using it for a scrapbook I'm planning on making featuring my 2 brothers, my sister and me and our school pictures.

I CASE'd this card from Kim at Stamp, Scrap and Get Kreative. Hope you enjoy it.

Supplies
Stamps: First Day
Paper and Ink: Crumb Cake, Real Red, Daffodil Delight, Marina Mist, Wild Wasabi, Naturals White and Basic Black.
Other: Square Lattice Embossing Folder, Square Scallop Embossing Folder and Punch

New Catalog, new colors, new stamps.....

2010-07-10T17:47:00.002-04:00

I finally made it to the basement to work on some cards -- it seems like its been forever, so I started out with a CASE from Kris at KweenBeeKreations. She always has great cards! I love this set especially this little guy because I am addicted to books -- they are a passion -- don't go anywhere without one...

Hope you like it as much as I do....

Supplies:
Stamps: First Day
Embossing Folder: Square Lattice (LOVE IT)
Paper and Ink: Real Red, Crumb Cake, Naturals White and Basic Black.
Other: Dimensionals

Nothing new....

2010-07-07T20:03:00.000-04:00

Ok, so I'm on vacation and should be stamp, stamp, stamping but I'm trying to get some chores completed first. I'm heading to the basement tomorrow to re-organize the craft area and will be making some cards (at least one for Grandma's 93rd Birthday!) and will post then....

and on that note....my Grandma will be 93 years old tomorrow! Happy Birthday Ethel!

I also just picked up my new bike and have discovered I can still ride a bike -- but my subdivison is not as flat as I thought it was... so here's a picture of my adorable Grandma and my new bike...

Clapton Concert!!!!!

2010-07-01T19:38:00.000-04:00

Last night, my sister and I went to Riverbend to see Roger Daltrey and Eric Clapton. What an absolute blast! Daltrey opened and played for about 50 minutes and then Eric came on and wowed the crowd with his incredible guitar playing!

Easy Peasy Card

2010-06-23T19:40:00.000-04:00

This card is very easy and quick to make. Whisper White card stock embossed on each side with a 'dotted swiss' effect. I then punched 3 butterflies using the Butterfly punch and attached them down the center.

You can use any color or pattern of DSP -- I made 3 - Pink, Navy and Green. Sorry for the poor photo -- still trying to get the hang of it....

What a weekend...

2010-06-20T18:30:00.000-04:00

I'm not a big go-out-everynight on the weekend girl, but this weekend was busy! We started Friday night celebrating Shawn's birthday at Cadillac Jacks. Saturday we had dinner and then saw The Phantom of the Opera at the Schuster Center and today, we drove down to Cincinnati to see the Butterflies of Japan at Krohn's Conservatory --- here are a few of my favorite pictures....

Retro Card

2010-06-20T18:21:00.000-04:00

I saw this card by Andrea Walford's blog -- very talented and here's my version of her card.

Used Kraft as a base and Sweet Pea DSP. I dabbed the chipboard letters with Chocolate Chip Ink and added to Rhinestone Brads in the upper left corner...

Ok -- here are 2 digital cards

2010-06-15T21:16:00.000-04:00

My scrapbook area is a mess -- I don't know where to start....not really conducive to creativity....so I turned to MDS to get a jump start....

Card 1 I used Melon Mambo, Night of Navy and Whisper White. I used the Simple Friendship stamp set and some stitching and punches to add a little depth and texture.

Card 2

Old Olive, More Mustard and Night of Navy along with the Vintage Vogue Stamp set.

Courtney's Graduation -- All the rest....

2010-06-15T20:09:00.000-04:00

The last pages from Courtney's graduation.....

New Colors Pt 2 - Marina Mist and Daffodil....

2010-06-06T20:54:00.000-04:00

Used Embrace Life -- I love the flower and the new stamps weren't available to me. These colors are stunning -- I love everything about them - the 1/8" ribbon is fabulous...

NEW Colors -- LOVE them....

2010-06-06T20:50:00.000-04:00

So, my first look at the new colors, my sister's order came Friday -- how awesome is that? Hadn't had time to play with much but I did make a couple cards using Embrace Life along with some of the new colors.

The first one is Very Vanilla, Wild Wasabi (so glad it's back) and yummy Cherry Cobler -- I think it's going to be a new favorite for me..

I did use the Old Wild Wasabi Ribbon and Hodgepodge Hardware to accent the card.... Enjoy...

Brooke

2010-06-05T22:54:00.000-04:00

A quick scrapbook page using MDS.

Courtney's Graduation Scrapbook -- The Beginning

2010-06-01T22:23:00.000-04:00

Working on a scrapbook for my sister's boyfriend's neice....whew -- Courtney. The first 4 pages I've created using MDS -- I just love it. I downloaded the latest digital sets, including the Graduation set -- very cute.

I'm using Brilliant Blue, Real Red and White -- school colors.....

Sneak Peak...

2010-06-01T22:17:00.002-04:00

I'm so excited -- my sister placed the order today and paid the extra $20 for 2 day shipping! She should have the new catalog and lots and lots of fun things to play with by Friday!

Vintage Vogue

2010-05-31T20:10:00.001-04:00

Still in a pastel/tropical mood. I used tempting turquoise, naturals white, melon mambo for this card.
I also embossed the paper with small dots, but it's hard to see in the picture.

Scrapbooking Using MDS

2010-05-22T11:56:00.000-04:00

I love using MDS to create scrapbook pages. It's so easy and if I don't like something -- with a click it's changed - in the page here I originally was using Real Red as the accent color, then switched to White and finally ended with Bashful Blue.

A picture of my and my brother waiting to catch the bus. Enjoy....

Tropical Party

2010-05-22T11:51:00.000-04:00

This stamp set is my FIRST unmounted set and I wasn't sure how I'd like unmounted -- but can I just say I LOVE it. It was so easy to line the stamps up -- so for my money -- I'll be buying more unmounted sets -- I figure I will save some money and can buy more stamps!

I used Naturals White, Tempting Turquoise, Only Orange and Melon Mambo. Used Old Olive for the palm leaves. Hope you like it....

Pun Fun - Happy Bird Day

2010-05-21T20:24:00.001-04:00

Since the 'Storm Monster' was rolling in, the dogs and I headed for the basement --safe and sound, and since I was already there, I thought I'll make a couple of cards. When I said to my sister today, "I think I need to place an order before June1st", she said, "You're becoming a collector again -- get down there and make something!"

I used Tempting Turquiose, So Saffron, Regal Rose, and Naturals White for the colors and Ink. Used a small strip of DSP to coordinate. I used the scallop punch on the edges and put 3 brads for an accent. I used Pun Fun and Well Scripted Stamp sets.

D is for Dog Card

2010-05-18T17:31:00.001-04:00

I used the stamp set 'D is for Dog' to create this card for a friend. The challenge was to use the current 'In Colors'. I used Melon Mambo, Bermuda Bay (my favorite) and Black. I used an embossing folder with my Big Shot to add some texture to the card.

2010-05-11T10:38:00.002-04:00

WOW -- it's been a month since I've posted -- been a lot going on with work. After this week I should be back at home and ready to start creating more cards and scrapbook pages.

A few more cards made using MDS

2010-04-12T20:34:00.002-04:00

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My 2 babies -- Howard and Abby

Easy and quick birthday card

another every day card

Happy Birthday...

2010-03-25T12:17:00.001-04:00

to ME! Yes today is my birthday and it's been great! Thanks for all the birthday wishes and presents.

Scrapbook - Jacklyn & John

2010-03-24T20:21:00.000-04:00

North Carolina - Outer Banks - Lighthouse

2010-03-24T20:07:00.003-04:00

Josh and me

2010-03-24T20:06:00.000-04:00

Here's a page of Josh and me, when he was a baby and I was young :-)

Early Birthday

2010-03-24T20:03:00.000-04:00

My sister treated me to an early birthday present -- pedicures for us both. Now if the weather cooperates I can show everyone my pretty pink toes....
Thanks Jen!

Playing around with the Layout

2010-03-23T20:24:00.001-04:00

I'm still trying to figure this blogging stuff out -- not quite satisfied with my layout - but it's better than before.

Adding a few cards I've made with MDS -- coming soon stuff made in 'real life'!

Basketball - March Madness

2010-03-19T13:32:00.000-04:00

GO OHIO UNIVERSITY BOBCATS! I'm ususally not a big fan of 'March Madness' - I go along with the flow and that's about it, but this year I have to support the Bobcats! So, since we've already taken down Georgetown I say lets go all the way!

Quick Update

2010-03-14T14:42:00.000-04:00

Jen and I attended our first Shoebox Swap yesterday and had a great time. We each made 20 beautiful cards, met more crazy stampers, had a great lunch from Oinkie, Doodle, Moo and came away with some great ideas.

I'll post some cards later today...

a couple more scrapbook pages

2010-03-04T21:27:00.000-05:00

Cards with MDS

2010-03-02T21:41:00.001-05:00

A few cards I created tonight -- very simple -- most are single layers...you can do this with MDS or IRL....haha

Scrapbooking using My Digital Studio

2010-03-02T19:57:00.000-05:00

My Aunt Linda was almost like a second mom -- we spent so much time together and where she was there I was...

Scrapbooking Sunday....

2010-02-28T18:37:00.000-05:00

February 2010 -- SNOW, SNOW and more SNOW

..more scrapbooking

2010-02-28T18:36:00.000-05:00

One of my favorite bands, Pearl Jam....

Scrapbook Sunday

2010-02-28T18:35:00.000-05:00

While watching the Olympic Hockey Game I spent some time creating these digital pages....nothing like sitting in your recliner and scrapbooking at the same time!

The first page from last year's vacation in Gatlinburg -- in addition to the beautiful view we were fortunate to see this rainbow.

Abby Doodle....

A boy and his girl....

2010-02-25T12:47:00.000-05:00

My two babies.....

Scrapbook Pages

2010-02-23T22:27:00.003-05:00

Scrapbook - a woe toe....

2010-02-23T22:26:00.003-05:00

Scrapbook Family Picture

2010-02-23T22:24:00.003-05:00