Hello, it's me... I was wondering if after all these years you'd like to meet...

Hey, y'all! It has been about 3 1/2 years since I've updated my blog...I almost forgot how. So much has happened, and I'm sure I'll do a "catch-up" post, but for now, I have a fabulous baby girl card to share since they have all made their way to their destinations. Yes, I made 55 of these...and can I say...ONLY for my sister *grin*

 I stamped this image from an old Stampin' Up set called Buggies & Booties in black ink and colored it with Copics. Which have been sitting in my closet for 3 years and are still in working order. Totally amazing. Anyway, here's a closer look:

And here's a semi-current photo of my boys and me. Caleb will be 16 next week, Cole is 13, and Dean is our newest addition. He's now 2 years old.

Anyway, there is so much I want to share, but I'll save it for another day...just wanted to say hi, and I'm BAAAAAACCCCKKK!!

And any time you feel the pain, hey Jude, refrain...don't carry the world upon your shoulders...

Happy Friday, y'all! How have y'all been? We have been running crazy getting ready to go back to school in a week...not like I'm counting. *wink*

I have a few more cards to share with you from the Dare to Get Dirty Challenges. This one features the new Strawberry Twine, Text Objects background stamp from Verve, and a cute little stamp set and papers from Basic Grey.
A closer look:
Next up is a clean and simple card with more Verve stamps:
I used two of the flowers from Abundant Blessings in bright colors, then stamped the sentiment from Fabulous You in black Versafine ink. Then I added some coarse crystal glitter to the flower centers.
Well, that's it for today...thanks so much for stopping by! I'll have more for you soon, I hope you have a great weekend!

Hey Friend Card:

Stamps: Text Objects (Verve), Basic Grey Birdies & Sentiment

Paper: Barely Banana, Basic Black, Kraft, White, Urban Prairie DP from Basic Grey

Ink: Versafine Onyx Black, Versamark, Memento Rich Cocoa

Accessories: Strawberry Twine (The Twinery), Circle Punch, Dimensionals, 5/8" Grosgrain Ribbon, Black Gel Pen

Fabulous Flowers Card:

Stamps: Abundant Blessings, Fabulous You (Verve)

Paper: White, Regal Rose

Ink: Versafine Onyx Black, Memento Rosebud, Daffodil Delight

Accessories: Quickie Glue Pen, Coarse Crystal Glitter

It's not over tonight...just give me one more chance to make it right...

Happy Tuesday, y'all! It's time for another Skipping Stones Design Sketch...this one was so much fun!


Here's the card I created, using Pumpkin Seed Sentiments and Bras Volume 1:


I stamped three different patterns in coral and black onto white cardstock, then cut out the circles with Nestabilities. Since the patterns were bold, I kept the background clean. I wish I could have run the white panel through and embossing folder but my Cuttlebug bit the dust recently while trying to cut something too thick. *frown*

Here's a closeup:


I stamped the bra in coral ink, and then added some black detail with a Copic Multiliner.

Thanks for stopping by today! Be sure to head over to the Skipping Stones Design blog for details on how you could win a free set if you play along with the sketch!  And take a look at what my teammates (and our special guests) have created:

Jennifer Ingle 

Joann Valderama

Kandi Phillips

Karen Baker

Katie Gehring

Stephanie Mino

Taylor Usry

Wendy Price

Wendy Jordan

and our guests:
Julie Day
Emily Leiphart
Candice Fields

Bras Volume 1 by Skipping Stones Design	Pumpkin Seed Sentiments (SSD)	Stampin' Up Ink	Versafine Onyx Black by Tsukineko	Circle Nestabilities by Spellbinders
Stampin' Up Cardstock	Coarse Crystal Glitter by Martha Stewart Crafts	Quickie Glue Pen by Sakura	Copic Multiliner	Scallop Edge Punch by Stampin Up

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I've been living on the wrong side of the law for so long, I don't know which side I am on...

Happy Tuesday, y'all! It's January Release day at Skipping Stones Design, and time for another sketch! Not that it would matter to me, because I did the completely WRONG SKETCH! GRRRR So please just enjoy my card and ignore the fact that it in no way resembles the sketch for this week. Sigh.

Since I'm also a guest designer for this month's SCS color challenges, I did a two-fer. Or I guess a 1.5-fer. Riding Hood Red, Blushing Bride, Baja Breeze were the colors for today's challenge, so here's my card, with a few substitutions:


I used the new Grunge 2 set being released today...this is such a fabulous set. It has several masculine sentiments, but some wonderful grungy images that are trendy and awesome. The zig-zag pattern was stamped in Baja Breeze onto Soft Sky, and the fleur de lis was stamped in Real Red onto white circles. I added the sentiment and frame from the set in Espresso ink, then tied a strip of dyed seam binding in a bow.

Thanks for stopping by today! Be sure to hop over and take a look at what my teammates (and our special guests) have created with the ACTUAL sketch this week!

Skipping Stones Design

Jingle 

Joann Valderama 

Pamela Young 

Karen Baker 

Katie Gehring 

Candice Fields 

Stephanie Mino 

Emily Leiphart 

Taylor Usry 

Wendy Price 

Julie Day

(Copied from Taylor's Blog:) And for some extra fun, Jennifer Ingle (Jingle) is giving away a FREE Skipping Stones Design set to a random commenter along the hop today. The more comments you leave, the better your chances to win! Be sure to stop by everyone's blog and leave them some love!

 

Have a fabulous day!

Try to get yourself a bargain, son...don't be sold on the very first one...

Happy Tuesday, y'all! It's a crazy day around here as we are getting ready for school to start again on Thursday. Is it Thursday yet??!!! *wink*

Anyway, it's time for a new Skipping Stones Design sketch, and since it's a new month, we get to welcome a new Guest Sketch Artist! I'm excited about the sketches that Pamela Young has come up with for January. Here's our first one:


Fun, right? I went with a monochromatic look for this week:


I chose a range of pinks (Pink Pirouette, Pretty in Pink, Hibiscus Burst, Raspberry Fizz, & Rose Red) and stamped this fabulous pattern from Grunge onto each strip in Versamark ink. Then I embossed them with clear detail embossing powder and rounded opposite corners.


After adhering the strips to my Kraft card base, I stamped the sentiment in Fresh Snow ink three times without re-inking the stamp, making it lighter as I went. I added a ink blotch to the bottom corner, and then tied some white crochet thread around the top in a loopy bow. Easy and fabulous!

Thanks for stopping by today! Be sure to head over to the Skipping Stones Design blog for details on how you could win a free set if you play along with the sketch!  And take a look at what my teammates (and our special guests) have created:

Jennifer Ingle 

Joann Valderama

Kandi Phillips

Karen Baker

Katie Gehring

Stephanie Mino

Taylor Usry

Wendy Price

Wendy Jordan

and our guests:
Julie Day
Emily Leiphart
Candice Fields

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New life, new hope, new joy He brings...Won't you listen to the angels sing...Glory, Glory, Glory to the new born King...

Happy Wednesday, sistahs! The holidays are finally catching up with me...and I'm a teensy bit frantic! Anyone else with me out there in blog land? It's time for me to get MOVING! So as I get moving, this will be a quick post. *wink* My mojo was going full speed the other night so I made a few cards to share this week. I pulled out Sweet Sunday Sketch #146 from a few weeks ago as a starting point.


I colored this Choir image from Stamping Bella at LEAST a year ago, and it has been hiding in my stash since then. But it's still one of my favorites. Here's my card:


I flipped the sketch a little, but you can still see it. I really REALLY love how it turned out. I cut and embossed the main image & mat with Nestabilities, and added the Season's Greetings sentiment in a pattern on one of the background panels. I love doing this when there isn't really a "place" for a sentiment, or you don't have one that's the right size for the card front. I also added some glitter and Liquid Applique to the image. Here's a closeup:


To finish it off, I tied a little bow with seam binding and added some glitter dots...love those things! Well, now I've gotta run! Thanks for stopping by to say hi...I hope you have a fabulous day!

The Choir Rubber Stamp by Stamping Bella	Memento Tuxedo Black Ink	Bella's Bestest Paper	Copic Markers	Season's Greetings Rubber Stamp from Stamping Bella
Kraft Cardstock from Canvas Corp	25 Days of Christmas 6x6 Paper Pad by Simple Stories	Hug Snug Seam Binding	White Liquid Applique	Glossy Accents
Distress Ink	Crystal Fine Glitter by Martha Stewart Crafts	Dark Cocoa Glitter Dots from Stamping Bella

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