Just Give Me Stamps...

Gift Filled Birthday...

Good morning!  Before going to bed last night, I just had to check out who this week's Featured Stamper was!  I wasn't familiar with StampingPam's work, but I had a wonderful time checking out her gallery!  I just had to play!

The card I chose to case is this CARD.  I changed the card orientation, some of the colors, added a sentiment "tag", & omitted the flower.

The fun little set (Bitty Birthday) was one of the first sets I ordered from the new catalog!  I just love this fun "shopping bag"!  Plus, it gave me the perfect opportunity to use my new Fine Cosmo Glitter!  YAY for sparkle!  LOL!

I stamped the bags using Adirondack Pitch Black ink and then colored them with my Copic markers.  I used my Sakura Quickie Glue Pen to cover the stripes on the bags (and then poured on the Celery glitter), then I added the glue to the rest of the bags (and then added Turquoise glitter). 

Well, we are getting ready to leave...so I will wrap this up.  I hope you all have a wonderful day!  ~Laurie

Recipe   Stamps: Bitty Birthday   Paper: Flowers For You DP, Papertrey White, Certainly Celery, Basic Black   Ink: Adirondack Pitch Black   Other: Copic markers, Word Window Punch, Photo Corner punch, Fine Cosmo Glitter, 5/8" Celery grosgrain ribbon, Turquoise brad, Paper piercer

Splitcoast Needs Your Help!

You all probably know this about me already...but I LOVE Splitcoast Stampers!  It has provided me with SO much inspiration, the opportunity to grow as a stamper, & I've met some of the most caring and generous people along the way!

As if the site isn't already THE BOMB...they are looking for YOUR input on how to improve!  There is a short survey that they are asking members to take.  I finished the survey last night, so I can tell you first hand that it is indeed short and will only take a couple of minutes.  This is your chance to tell them how you feel!

Click HERE to take the survey!

Soft & Pink...

Happy Saturday!  I hope you all are enjoying your weekend!  It actually warmed up quite a bit here.  Not only did it actually get above zero...but it made it to 25 degrees (Fahrenheit)!  If I wasn't convinced my children had "cabin fever" before...well now I'm sure!  All the chores were done in a flash...and out they went!  I'm happy they are getting a chance to enjoy the snow a little bit.

My stamping room window overlooks the back yard...so while they were playing, I got some quality stamping time in!  LOL!  I don't know about you, but I am always needing "Thank You" cards...so I'm trying to build up my stash by stamping a couple every week.

As soon as I saw this Flourish Bloom stamp (by Hero Arts), I immediately knew that I wanted to color it with soft colors.  Actually one of my favorite things to do, is to emboss an image with white embossing powder on white cardstock and then color it in.  I just love the soft look it gives.

After my flower was embossed and colored, I then stamped the "so kind" sentiment (from the So Many Messages set by Hero Arts) in certainly celery using my Stamp-a-ma-jig for perfect placement.  I then cut out/embossed the flower using my oval Nestabilities.  Finally, I rounded the corners of the background panels, added some Mini Rhinestones and ribbons.

You can find all of these stamps (and more :-) at Stamper's Dream!

I will be back tomorrow to share a fun birthday card with you (that I was able to finish up today as well)!  Also...I am *almost* finished with my DH's Valentine's card...and I can't wait to share it with you!!!  I just need one more thing to complete it (which I'm going to pick up tomorrow in town).  I really think it "fits" him and the ranching lifestyle that is so much a part of him!

I really hope your weekend is a blessed one!  ~Laurie

Recipe   Stamps: Flourished Bloom, So Many Messages (both by Hero Arts)   Paper: Watercolor paper, Pretty in Pink, Certainly Celery, Chatterbox patterned paper   Ink: Versamark, Certainly Celery   Other: White e.p., Oval Nestabilities, 5/8" Celery grosgrain ribbon, Pink taffeta ribbon, Pink gingham ribbon, Mini Rhinestones, Corner rounder

Evening Sky...

This is a 'non-stamping' post...but I will try not to bore you too much!  :-)  While I was making dinner yesterday evening, I got to enjoy this beautiful view from my kitchen window!!

I just loved how the clouds were so low...but you could see the sky peeking through!  In this picture, the sun was just about to go behind the mountain!

Mr. Brown is coming today (hurray for UPS!!!) and is bringing some fun new stamps!  How fortunate...because today I have quite a bit of stamping time set aside!!  Woohoo!  So make sure you check back tomorrow...I'll having something new for you to see!  :-)  ~Laurie

Enjoy The Little Things...

Happy Friday!!  I hope you all had a good week!  I know I've been pretty quiet the last couple of days...but my kiddos were really needing some extra attention from me....AND, I had a good friend of mine come to visit me yesterday!  Woohoo!  It may seem silly that I'm so excited about that...LOL...but because of how far from town we live, we rarely get any visitors.

Well...you know what Friday means!  It's time for Beate's Weekend Sketch Challenge!  You can see the sketch HERE...as well as instructions for playing along.

 

This card was very easy to make!  :-)  I embossed the enjoy onto the patterned paper (because the e.p. gives it a bolder black color).  I stamped the little flower on the layer underneath "enjoy".

I added some felt flowers and brads for embellishments.  For the bottom right panel...I used an oval instead of a rectangle.  Can  you believe it????  There is not one rhinestone, pearl, or any Stickles or glitter!!!!  LOL!

To see some more samples for Beate's sketch, check out what Beate, Cambria,  Charmaine, Jenn, Lori, Mary Jo, & Sharon have made!  I know I can't wait to see what gorgeous creations they came up with!

Hope you all have a fantastic weekend!!  ~Laurie

Recipe   Stamps: Enjoy Every Moment   Paper: Old Olive, Basic Black, Rose Red, Bali Breeze DP   Ink: Basic Black, Versamark, Old Olive   Other: Black e.p., Lg. oval punch, corner rounder, Black grosgrain ribbon, Black specialty ribbon, 1/2" circle punch, Black brads, Felt Flowers (from Felt Fusion)