High Hopes Ace

Hello All ~ This is a stamp that I received "FREE" just for ordering other stamps from High Hopes His name is 'Ace.' In fact, just so you all know, everytime I have ordered from High Hopes Stamps, they always send me two or more "FREE" stamps.

I made a gift card holder, which is behind the image of Ace...I should have taken a side view, but I am sure you all know what a simple gift card holder this one is. Ace was colored with SU Markers and I stamped him on an Oval Nestabilities...I used DP for covering the card holder...Not much else on this one...simple, but they guy I gave it to really thought it was a cute idea.

Hope you all have a great weekend and thanks for coming by :)

I Know It Is Not Christmas Anymore....

but...I forgot to post this one...and it is one of my favorites! The poinsettia is from Me & Carrie Lou. I used gold cardstock that I bought from Flourishes and topped it with my Cuttlebug Snow Embossing folder. I colored with my Ciao Copic Markers and used Swarovski Crystals for the middle of the flower. I also used Stickles around the flower ends. I embossed with Gold Embossing Powder around the edge of the image. The happy holidays came from Dress Me Up. Here is a better close up...

and here is a side view.

Sorry I haven't posted in so long...I have been working on quite a few projects and hope to post them soon. Wish you all the best and thanks for your visit !

Happy Birthday To My Sister and My Very Best Friend

Sorry I have not posted in so long...I have been working on a project for Cards 4 Kids...which I hope to post later. This card took me a while...the coloring was kinda tedious, but it was worth it when I saw my sister's reaction to it. Annie is my "rock" and my closest friend. We have been through soooo very much together and yet we still "stick it out with each other" Always, always we are there for each other. Not to get too sappy here, but I am blessed to have Annie in my life !



The card is from Cornish Hens Farms... Here is a close up....

You can find the deets about Cards 4 Kids here:

http://rubbermaid.blogspot.com/

A few months ago, I helped my bloggin' bud Bela in her quest to create a bright spot in the lives of children in the pediatric unit in her area. I made some cards and notebooks for her next shipment and then, I got to thinking- why couldn't I start a project just like this locally and impact the kids in the greater-Detroit area? So, here I am with Cards 4 Kids! After talking with the administration at Children's Hospital, cards are needed for all ages (up to 20 years old). Cards 4 Kids will try to hit all the major holidays - Christmas, Hannukah, Valentine's Day, Easter, Halloween, etc. We'll also send along Thinking Of You cards and Birthday cards as well. If you are willing and have the time to help out, I know these children who are facing so much at such a young age would appreciate it! I will be sure to take pictures and post every now and then to show the fun things that are headed to Children's Hospital! FYI: Cards should be left blank. These will be used by the caregivers and parents who are staying with their children at the hospital. It's a way we can help these parents lift the spirits of these children. Creations don't have to be a regular card with an envelope but could also be a decked out postcard size as well. I will also be creating altered notebooks so that parents have a purse size or pocket size notebook handy. It's not uncommon to have spur of the moment meetings with their child's doctor. Having a notebook handy is critical so that they have a point of reference for their child's medical care.If you'd like to help put a smile on a sick child's face, simply email me at mrsmiley6@aol.com and I can give you mailing directions!

Thank you all for the comments and thoughts :)

Flourishes Peace

Hello all...This is the card I made for everyone that I sent Christmas cards to. The picture is not nearly as pretty...and the silver paper is sparkly.

My family has all been sick with some kind of respiratory virus and that is why I have not posted more. I got the bug and now I am just sick...LOL...happy new year to me :)

Needless to say, I used the Cuttlebug Embossing Folder for the tree...Love that one!

I wish all of you the Happiest of the New Year!

Floruishes Christmas

Merry Christmas to all of you !!!

Flourished Christmas

My favorite Christmas stamp is this from Flourishes
No matter how many times I use this stamp it is always simple and elegant ! I used some sparkly blue cardstock that I've had for a while and then used my Cuttlebug Christmas Ornaments folder on white shimmery paper. Versamark ink and Silver Embossing powder made the tree and a "Dress Me Up" silver dot for the top of the tree. The Silver shiny paper made with the Rectangle Nestabilities came from Michaels. I used Robin's Nest Pebbles in Primary Colors and the sheer blue ribbon also came from Flourishes. A touch of silver thread and this card was ready to go.

So...here is the killer...I have Corel Paint Shop Pro and Corel Media One...Is anyone familiar with these two photo softwares? When I fix the pic with both of these...the card looks just beautiful and like it is in person...but I cannot pull the card up on blogger with these two softwares...Am I making sense? It always makes me pull it up through my Documents and Pictures...which does not give it the statement it deserves...I have saved the pics from Corel Paint Shop Pro and Corel Media One to my Documents/Pictures...but it still does not look as good as it does with these two programs...If any of you knows of a way I can pull my pics up through the software programs...please let me know...I am still (Obviously) in the learning phase...and hopefully I will get better with time (which I have none of ...LOL)

Thanks for the visit...have a great rest of the weekend :)

Look What I Bought from Joan's Gardens

I love this wonderful tool...it is easy to handle, because it is small and it works perfectly everytime! Cost? $12.99 plus shipping! Try going elsewhere to find this toy for this price! Go to Joan's Gardens

and see what else she sells. She has great prices on everything! Spellbinder dies, JustRite Stamps, Scor-It products, Scor-Pal products, Crafty Secret Stamps, Inkadinkado Stamps, Hanna Stamps, Art Impression Stamps, Cosmo Cricket Paper, Kaiser Pearls and Rhinestones!! Her prices are fantastic and I plan on shopping there often.

This is the easy loading disposable adhesive cartridge that you can also order from Joan's blog. I also purchased one of these. Price $7.99 plus shipping. How great is that?

I bought these glorious looking stamps from Joan's Gardens

They are "Winter Shapes" and are they not just stunning? I hope I get a chance to use them to make Christmas Cards before Christmas. If you go to Joan's blog, you will see what beautiful cards she made with these stamps and...I bought them because of how she colored them...Just Perfecto!! Price? Just $9.95 plus shipping!

Thanks Joan for my new toys...Oh...ordering from Joan was easier than ever...Shipping was amazingly FAST! I was so excited when I got home yesterday and found the box sitting on my front porch...I did not expect to get them for at least another two days! Ya just gotta love it ~

Have a great week and thanks for stopping by :)