
10.30.2008
Scrabble Tile Pendant Tutorial

10.24.2008
Melinda blows kisses!

YES, I'm on a spending freeze! Recently...we have been looking at hard times. It's hard to say but...we're not the only ones feeling it I know. Now is really the time to conserve what we have and BOY is it hurting not to be buying new stamps...and trust...I have many in wish lists for when I can spend just a bit.
Right now I'm focusing on using what I already have...so hence came this card (with 5 sisters). Joy, one of my Ho's...is having a swap to use up your DP and STOP HOARDING!!! Oh yeah...I'm a DP hoarder! So...I was glad to join that swap because then that meant I can still create with stuff I haven't used or hoarded because it was "too pretty" and looking at it as if they were recent purchases. Trust me...it was hard for me to tear into those new packages of DP...but in the end...I did feel "satisfied"...lol. Whatcha think?
Prismacolor markers used: (click on picture for larger image)

Supplies:
CS/DP: PPirrouette, RRHood, White non SU, & Bella Rose DP
Ink: BBlack & Prismas
Stamps: Melinda Blowing Kisses from Whiff of Joy
Embellishments: paper rose
Others: leave die & White Fun Flock
10.23.2008
A little naughty...just a little! ;)

Like how I made the mole next to her lips? Marilyn Monroe? Madonna? I'd like to think Madonna because she's naughtier...lol. Whatcha think? I don't know why...but when I see the shirt like that on that background...makes me think of a shirt on the floor of some cheesy hotel with carpet in that design...lol. If you know what I mean? Remember...she is naughty!

Speaking of tee's...LV made a cute set using glow-in-the-dark paint!!! I'm gonna have to feature hers here if she doesn't get back in the game of updating her blog. It's for her spot in my swap.
Supplies:
CS/DP: BBlack, RRHood, & Red, Black, & Cream DP by Autumn Leaves
Ink: BBlack & RRHood
Stamps: Little Tee's, Sassy Silhouettes by Stampendous, Sugar and Spice by Little Paper Shop, & Sweet Celebrations Hanna
Embellishments: Bling stickers
Other: Rectangle scalloped giga punch & rectangle mega punch
Labels:
Gina K.,
Hanna Stamps,
Little Paper Shop,
Stampendous,
Sweet and Sassy
10.21.2008
Just deal with it! :P


Supplies:
CS/DP: BBlack, WWhite, & SSun
Ink: BBlack & SSun
Stamps: Little Tee's & Sent. from Missy B.
Embellishments: ribbon and Dew Drops
Others: paper snips
10.20.2008
Cuppycake Tee

Prismacolor Markers used:
Dark Brown
Cinnamon Toast
Magenta
Crimson Red
Pink
Cool Grey 50, 30, & 20%
Supplies:
CS/DP: CChip, PPirouette, DP unknown vendor, & White non SU
Ink: BBlack, & Prismas
Stamps: Little Tee's from Gina K., MB Twin Cupcakes from Amuse, & How Sweet It Is from MFT
Embellishments: Chocolate Bliss EP covered baubles & clear EP
Other: SU Snips

10.18.2008
Trick or Treat

Sorry I'm not too chatty today. I feel a headache coming on from not sleeping well. I promise tomorrow I'll have more PEP! I just wanted to make sure I posted something today.
Supplies:
CS/DP: PPie, RRHood, BBlack, & WWhite
Ink: SU Markers~PPie, SSun, BBlossom, & BBlack writer (also Prisma Cool Grey 20% for shadowing)
Stamps: Moth Fab by Stampotique
Embellishments: brads
Other: CB D'Vine Swirls

Labels:
Cuttlebug,
Halloween Fun,
Prismacolor,
Stampotique
10.17.2008
Ok...now I'm just in the slacking department!

While on the subject of the Twilight book...I have been making Scrabble tile pendants thanks to my Sis Ela who has a swap going on to make these. Boy are they ADDICTING!!! It's like heroin for jewelry crafters!!! Or maybe just for me...who knows! Anywho......:S
This one is of Edward with UGLY Bella (sorry...I don't like this clumzoid) LOL! I just don't know...for some reason I don't really like the chick! Go Team Vampires! But then again I am a Vampire freak! XD

Oh...and please feel free to snap me with a wet noodle for slacking. I'm not usually a slacks girl...I'm more a relax fit jeans! :P
Labels:
Anything but cards,
Jewelry,
Personal,
Twilight Series
10.09.2008
Hello Hello
Hello! First off I want to thank you for your words during my absence...that really means a lot! Things are a bit better and with lots of patience I've been learning to cope and like one of my favorite stamps saying goes..."Put on your big girl panties, and deal with it!" So yeah...I've been dealing with it. It's not as bad now as I've even gotten some crafting time. Good news is that my biological mom is moving in again and I'll have her here to help. Sometimes my depression gets the best of me and I want to do nothing but in the past couple days or so it seems I got an energy kick! I even started a new hobby...Scrabble tile pendants. Yeah...more money investing...but it's a great project, plus I use to make jewelry...so now I'm combining both my passions in crafting. So...with your kind words I move forward with my chin a bit higher, a heavy heart, and a lighter soul. THANK YOU! :)



10.02.2008
Thanks Nic! ***and why I've been MIA***

On a side note to all...It seems like I'm always stressing huh? Well...lately it has been VERY stressful with my dad. I knew what I was getting into when I decided I'd take care of him being that I appreciate him and my mom for adopting me when my biological mother didn't "want" me. If you know or care for someone with Alzheimer...you know how heartbreaking that is and therefor understand where I'm coming from.
I actually got an email once from a reader who asked why I complained so much about my dad and why not just stick him in a nursing home. Well...that email broke my heart and I just deleted it. But if that reader is still reading...I take care of my dad because it's in MY nature to do that. He was there for me since before birth taking care of my when my mom wasn't able to because of a little something she went thru...so I say to myself...who am I now to turn my back on him after all he did for me that he really didn't need to. He could have easily told my mom..."you know...I don't want to adopt"...but he didn't...and that's why I stick with him.
I know this is a blog for stamping projects and what have you...but I'm also an open book. I don't try to keep anything in. I'm not looking for people to feel "bad" for me...I just want to share myself. If anyone doesn't want to read about me...it's as easy as flipping a page. Anywho...for those who have been there for me...I am more greatful than you will EVER know...even with simple words and virtual hugs. You are my angles that bring a smile to my face.
So...this is why I've been MIA. Recently my dad has been crying off and on about his daughters who live in Mexico and are aging and have become ill. He's also been seeing his late wives come to his side. Us being superstitious...we don't see that as a great omen. So when my mom told me what my dad's been "seeing" I nearly lost it. I too have been crying...but because my heart aches at his troubles. Even now I'm crying writing this.
SO...yes Nic...this card came at such a PERFECT time. Thank you from the bottom of my heart. And another thanks to those who are virtually there for me as well. LOVE YA!
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