Thank you... from Lawn Fawn

I recently went to an animal rescue donation event and the hosts were so generous that I had to send them a thank you card.  Using my Copics and a huge selection of Lawn Fawn stamps, I created this scene.  For those of you who know my boy, Colt, he loves to watch the squirrel that runs the phone lines...

One of the hosts is a Stampin' Up demonstrator and had some stamps for sale to donate.  The brick wall below is a stamp that I took from her stash.  I don't think it's a SU stamp but I love this stamp. I use my "W" Copics and voila, I made a brick wall  (Yes, *I* colored the wall).

Fun Fun Fun!!!!

This sentiment came from a dog-oriented clear stamp set from Michaels.  The diecuts are from Spellbinders.  The hosts were avid dog lovers....  I knew they'd understand this sentiment.

Another Sweet Hello Card...

Another sweet Penny Black image, with a Spellbinder Impressibility embossing sheet.  I don't think I put enough cardstock to make the embossed image more defined  :(
I put a white gel pen dot in the middle of all the flowers.  It's hard to see here.

The little 'hello' came from a Paper Trey Ink set.

Have a great weekend, my friends.  Ezra has a doctor appointment on Saturday to have a bump on her face looked at (Oh joys!  She is NOT going to be happy at the doctor poking around her mouth).

A quick birthday card... and photos from a tropical haven

I love these Paper Smooches images with the wild animals.  I used this cute giraffe to create a small birthday card.  The diecut is from a Spellbinder Nestabilities. I had these pink thick chipboard shapes that I put white enamel polka dots on and put some embroidery thread through.

The image was colored with Copics.

Amuse-bouche:

I went to an animal rescue fundraiser  recently.  It was hosted at this beautiful property (yes, people actually live at this home!)

I'll walk you up the way to the front door...

Here is my mother amidst the dinosaurs.

This was next to the door stoop...

A view from the patio!

Happy Grad, Grad....

My mother requested a festive graduation card for her friend who was graduating college at age 76.  

Voila.

I so adore Penny Black's farm animal series.  

The graduation stamp came from a $1 bin at Michaels (I believe).  I colored in the letters and used my white gel pen to make polka dots. I just LOVE this look. The die cut is from SpellBinders Nestabilities.

Amuse-bouche:

A few weeks ago, we had some April showers (in May!).  Ezra couldn't get enough of the damp air and the mist on her face. She was LOVING life.   Despite me pulling over and putting her back in her pet booster seat, she kept leaning out.  She has a pink harness on AND she is tethered in her seat.   She was wearing a little soft fleece hoodie that I got her at the Pet Expo.  She couldn't feel the dampness on her neck or back so she wasn't afraid to get wet.

And finally (gosh I have so much to share)....
Here is my favorite audition so far on SYTYCD.  His name is Fik-Shun  (Fiction).
I hope he gets a permanent dancing job from this. He is a phenom.





And this is from his YouTube channel, free styling on Fremont Street in Vegas.





And yes, I'll be back with another card tomorrow!

Bunches of flowers...

Here's another card using a coin envelope.  The image and sentiment is from Paper Smooches. The wood grain is from Hero Arts.


Amuse-bouche:

I've always wanted to do this, and in NV... on a stretch of road, I was able to become... road kill.
LOL

here are two photos we took at sunset at the Valley of Fire. 

Tomorrow.... Hoover Dam and a dog named Isiah.

Bees!!!!

Here's a Dude Time Doodles card.  I was sad to hear they closed shop. Their digi-images were some of the best around!

I used some copics and some distress pads along with my Paper Smooches sentiment stamp...
  :)

Amuse-bouche:

Look at this massive bee hive that was found on Saturday morning outside my gym.
I didn't want to get too close so I used my ZOOM on the camera.
The nest is UNDER the Target cart.

Wowsers!

Caution... some nudity involved on my image....

Here's another card I've been trying to create but just not sure what the sentiment should be.  Due to the partial nudity of the image involved, scroll down to see the card.

I used my Copics and a spellbinder diecut.  The sentiment comes from my Scrappy Moms stamp set.
I used Tea Dye and Walnut Distress ink as well as Memento Cocoa ink for the sentiment.

Smile Crocodile.... and a new adoption...

Here's an image I've had colored for a long time and partially put together months ago.... Just needed a sentiment and to put it together.

It's a Sassy Cheryl's image with Spellbinder diecut (and cuttlebug folder).  The sentiment and dotted line is from Lawn Fawn.


Amuse-bouche:
On Friday, I got an email about a little dog who needed to find a home, FAST.  She had lived with her family from 8 weeks old until her current age of 13.  They were now needing to place her and if she wasn't taken by Tuesday, she would be taken to the pound.

SO... Here's Ezra.  She appears to be an Italian Greyhound/Jack Russell mix.  Tomorrow, Ezra is having a dental (with probably 6 extractions due to infected teeth)....   She's a little sad now... And the vet thinks she's had this dental infection for 5 years.  It affects what she eats.

I'm hoping with the extractions, cleaning, and antibiotics, she'll be able to eat anything without any pain.  I'm hoping this also changes her disposition as she has been very quiet and just sleeping.

Today, she got a new collar, a cute sweatshirt and harness.

So.... HERE'S EZRA...

And not to be left out... SamUL and Colt.

Sam is chewing on his chew toy that looks remarkably like a pair of men's.... 

My gentle giant...  :)

Poppin' up to say HAPPY BIRTHDAY...

Using my Spellbinders Nestabilities and Lawn Fawn Stamps, I created this birthday card.   The sentiment is from Lawn Fawn as well.  I did put Glossy Accents all over the toaster...
The card actually measures 4.25x4.25"

Monday Blues....

I love this Brian Lock image. I've used it a few times before.  It's so versatile in this crazy world.  The sentiment is from Scrappy Moms.  The die cut is from Spellbinders Nestabilities.  I did use an old Stampin' up (spiral) stamp and the flower is from Lawn Fawn ("Bee Mine.")  I put a drop of Ranger's Enamel in the center of the flower.

Enjoy your week!!!

10 Minute Challenge inspired by Christy Gets Crafty....

I wanted to take small break from my trip to Pioche because I saw this inspiring video from Christy Gets Crafty....
She cracked me up as she tried to make a card AND SUCCEEDED in 10 minutes.  I totally related to what she was saying.  So, I decided to try (minus the video).
Check her video out HERE by going to her blog posting.  Her video is great.  I'm sure we can all relate.


So, here's what my card ended up looking like (after 13:19):

THE SET UP:

I had preset out my 2 stamp sets (by Paper Smooches) and 1 5.5x4.25 craft cardstock and my Memento Tuxedo Black stamp pad and Versamark... as well as my two Spellbinder dies and Cuttlebug.

I set my timer for 10 minutes and here's what I had at the 10:00 mark.
A mess!

Doh!!!!


AND HERE'S WHAT THE DESK LOOKED LIKE AFTER THIS HOT MESS WAS OVER.... AT 13:19.

WHY YES... THAT WOULD BE A BOWL OF YAMS ON MY DESK. LOL.

I should admit that while I was doing this challenge, I had my Netflix on... and snuck a few glances to see what was going on "The Tudors"... My bad.  Lost a good 20 seconds, right there!

Come back tomorrow to see some super special photos of Cathedral Gorge, NV.

Fun with vertical design....

I thought I'd try a vertical design.  The stamp is from Stampin Up. It's old--- 1999 or something. It is actually meant for a bookmark. I used Copics and some bling-- and voila.  The little images are from an old Stampin' Up set but then I used an EKSuccess punch and punched a scallop circle.  I then put it on a Spellbinders diecut that I had applied Peacock Feathers (Distress Ink).  The white cardstock is one of many that I got donated with a pre-made frame on it.  I love Peacock Feathers Distress Ink. It's a very nice color for making a sky.

Enjoy!!!!

More Copics coloring-- with a La-La Land Stamp

Using my La-la Land image of Boy Wonder, I practiced my Copics coloring.  I seem to do ok with the hair highlights ... and then there are no further highlights. LOL.

The background was made with embossed with a combination of Lawn Fawn and Technique Tuesday images on watercolor paper.  Then, I used my Distress Stains (Faded Jeans, Broken China, and Tumbled Glass) to create the background. I sprayed the cardstock with Pearl Mist.

The image was posted on a Spellbinders Nestabilities die cut.  The earth and planet and stars were colored with Copics and came from a Technique Tuesday stamp set.  I colored the stars with my clear gel sparkle pen.

I added Glossy Accents to the eyes and boots! There is glitter gel pen on the cuffs and the gold star.

Amuse-bouche:
If you have time, watch this very sweet video about this little girl who happens to have autism.
(Get your KLEENEX out now...)

A baby gift card holder.... and some more Dog Halloween photos...

Here is my gift box for a baby girl gift...  (It's very similar to the wedding box I just did)

The Ingredients:
I used embellishments that I purchased from Michaels.  The charm is from the baby section, the brads are from the brad/scrapbooking section and the little duck, letter blocks are buttons that I cut the holes off with wire cutters (on the back of each figure).

The paper is from a DCWV paper pack for "baby girl."

This tag was made with an old Stampin' Up baby image, colored with Copics and white enamel drops.
Spellbinders nestabilities diecut was used to cut out the baby image.


Amuse-bouche:
I took the boys on a walk this weekend and found some Halloween stuff still up.

Here they are:

This is the Halloween costume I got Sam for this year. (Petco).   The problem was keeping it on his head... it kept sliding off...   but it's such a cute costume.

Happy Halloween, 2012 (SamUL and Colt)

It's your birthday, take a ride... and more photos from Seattle

I colored this Pink Cat Studios image using Copics and Glossy Accents with brads for hubcaps.  I used my clear gel pen on the balloon.  The frame is from Spellbinders.  The sentiment and banner is from Lawn Fawn.  I used a lot of Distress Ink (Spice Marmalade and Frayed Burlap).  Voila!


More photos from Seattle....

We went to Dahlia's Bakery for their homemade donuts and mascarpone cream with homemade jam

Approaching Bainbridge Island on the ferry

A street on Bainbridge Island....

Fabulous Fish and Chips at this pub...

Yummy Fish and Chips!

 

Beecher's Cheese (across the street from Pike Place) These girls offered to pose with Dwight. Their specialty cheese was Flagship.  It was awesome (they have a website... if you google Beecher's cheese)

We bought a Flagship sandwich (grilled cheese and veggies- yummy)and their homemade Mac&Cheese. Apparently you can order it (ship to home).  So worth it!

This is a store that sold Piroshky.  I had to try one.  I tried the cheese, onion, potato one.  

Here's how they prep the Piroshky

This is what I ate.... It was like a soft bagel with stuff (cheese, potato and onion).

I bought my dad some chocolate here but look at the beautiful display of chocolates!

This is the chocolate store that I was at  (the "Chocolate Box.")  I bought my dad this Bacon bar.