Get Well

I am running out the door to catch a flight to Atlanta but before I go I wanted to post this quick sneak peak at a new Saturday Evening Post set that is being released on Friday.


It's called common cold and it has several cool vintagy (is that a word?) images that are perfect for making get well cards. I just love this image. I can just imagine that this woman was all set for a night out but just isn't feeling up to it! I can't wait to send it to one of my friends the next time they are under the weather.

PROJECT SUPPLIES:
Stamps:
-Common Cold (SEP)
Paper:
-Cosmo Cricket patterned paper
-Prism Paper
-CHF Simply Smooth white
Ink:
-Memento Tuxedo Black dye ink by Tsukineko
-copic markers
Other:
-Nestabilities by Spellbinder


Hope you're having a great week!

The Season's Greetings

Only three weeks to get my shopping done! I haven't even started yet. I hope you're further ahead than me.

At least I'm ready to go in the card department. I made today's card a few weeks ago and never shared it on my blog so I thought I'd get it posted in case you are still working on your Christmas cards and need an idea. I like the non-traditional colors for Christmas!

PROJECT SUPPLIES:
Stamps:
-Holly-Day House (Friendly Kritters)
-Vintage Christmas Expressions

Ink:
-Memento Tuxedo Black dye ink by Tsukineko
-copic markers

Paper:
-Patterned paper unknown
-prism paper cardstock
-CHF Simply Smooth white

Other:
-Dots and Dashes Ribbon

Thanks for stopping by...I know you're busy!

Jolly Holly Santa

I can not believe that today is the last day of November. The month has flown by!!! I guess I need to kick it in gear and get my christmas shopping done...just a little over three weeks left!



I cheated this year and ordered photo greeting cards for my Christmas cards but I do have a few stamping friends who I will still send handmade cards to. I haven't started these cards yet-of course so I am glad I have this great new image to use! Holly Jolly Santa is the December Stamp of the month at CHF and he's perfect for those last minute holiday cards!

PROJECT SUPPLIES:
Stamps:
-Jolly Holly Santa Collage (December SOTM)
Paper:
-CHF Simply SMooth white
-Prism Paper cardstock
Ink:
-Palette L'Amore Red
Other:
-Dots and Dashes ribbon
-crochet flower by my MIL!

Liz released him early for people who were looking to shop during the long weekend so you can pick him up now. While you're over at the CHF Store-check out all the retired stamps available while supplies last at deeply discounted prices!

Have fun shopping!

Gingerbread Cottage

I guess I shouldn't have said that I was "back" until after the long weekend. I have truly been enjoying relaxing, catching up with the family, and doing a little stamping! I just wanted to stop by quickly to share the newest Thomas Kinkade release, "Gingerbread Cottage".


It's the perfect image for making a card for a new homeowner, a Christmas Card, a welcome home...all sorts of great uses!

PROJECT SUPPLIES:
Stamps:
-Gingerbread Cottage (Thomas Kinkade)
-Script Essential Expressions (MLM)
-Tulle Damask Scrapblock

Paper:
-Prism Paper
-CHF Simply Smooth

Ink:
-Memento Tuxedo Black dye ink by Tsukineko
-Olive Pastel fluid chalk by Clearsnap
-copic markers

Other:
-Cosmo Cricket felt trim
-Darice hemp cord
-ek success word window and scallop punches

I hope you are having a terrific weekend!

Thanks for stopping by!

More Labs...

I'm back....



The last couple of weeks have found me caught up in the planning and preparation of our High School Marching Bands Battle of the Bands Tournament. It was on Saturday and went really well. We had 35 bands from Southern California. Hosted about 5000 people. Lots of coordination but it went off with out a hitch! So now..I need to get the house cleaned up, the laundry done, and get to the grocery store. By this weekend I am hoping to get some time to stamp!




I made today's cards a couple of weeks ago before life got too crazy. They use the newest Sara England images which are being released today. The first one is called "Honeymooners" and is part of the line of solid rubber images in the Sara England line.


PROJECT SUPPLIES:
Stamps:
-Doggie Expressions (MLM)
-Honeymooners (Sara England)
Paper:
-Prism Paper Cardstock
-DCWV Patterned Paper
-CHF Simply SMooth White
Ink:
-Memento Markers
Other:
-Ofray Ribbon
-makin memories brads



The second new release today is the first of a three part series that I think you are going to really like. It's called "Gone Fishing". I had fun making this Shadow box card.
PROJECT SUPPLIES:
Stamps:
-fishnet backgrounder
-Gone Fishing (Sara England)
Paper:
-Prism Paper
-CHF Simply Smooth white
Ink:
-Clearsnap olive pastel fluid chalk
-Memento tuxedo black dye ink by Tsukineko
-copic markers
Other:
-Nestabilities by Spellbinder
-Dymo punch w/black tape
-Jolee stickers

I hope to post again before Thanksgiving but if I don't...have a terrific one!

A Really Quick Check in...

The big Marching Band Tournament my kids High School marching band is hosting is this Saturday and I'm in charge of the whole thing which is why I've been a little absent this week! Hang in there...I promise I'll be back to more regular posting soon.

Until then here's a pretty Thomas Kinkade I made a couple of weeks ago. I just can't get enough of these beautiful images!

This is my mantra for the weekend....It is what it is! I have put a lot of hard work into this tournament and I hope it turns out successfully but I know that I can't control the world so I must remember to accept what I can't change and just enjoy it!

PROJECT SUPPLIES:
Stamps:

-Cobblestone Bridge (Thomas Kinkade)

-Thomas Kinkade Scripture I (MLM)

Paper:

-CHF Simply Smooth White

-prism paper

Ink:

-Memento Tuxedo Black dye ink by Tsukineko

-copic markers

Other:

-makin memories brads

-ek success punch

I'll check back when I've recovered!

Christmas Blessings

I've been working on making 30 Christmas note cards for a friend. This is one of the designs I came up with. I made 6 of them. Now I just have to come up with 5 more designs and I'll be done! I just love the colors in the Basic Grey, Eskimo Kisses pack! Non-traditional Christmas colors but they work so well together!

PROJECT SUPPLIES:

Stamps:

-Just Believe (Shady Tree Studio)

-vintage Christmas Expressions (MLM)

Paper:

-Prism Paper Cardstock

-CHF Simply Smooth White

-Basic Grey patterned paper

Ink:

-Memento Tuxedo Black dye ink by Tsukineko

-copic markers

Other:

-Nestabilities by Spellbinders

-makin memories brads

Only 5 days till the big marching band field show tournament at our high school. I am in charge of it and have a bunch of little details to take care of this week so I am not sure how much I'll be around but I will try to stop by and get something posted for you!

Have a great week!!!