tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-50070505508783802602024-03-04T23:29:21.914-06:00Stamps and All That JazzJennhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00645275429034178813noreply@blogger.comBlogger251125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5007050550878380260.post-56306004764216981332010-05-05T11:52:00.007-05:002010-05-05T12:06:31.928-05:00I've been a little busy...And this little munchkin is the reason why. It's been crazy busy around my house trying to get on a schedule/routine with the new little one, going back to work and buying a house. Max was born on Feb. 16 and it's been one crazy ride since...but I wouldn't change a thing! :) Here are a few pics of my little one. He's growing so fast and everyone said he would, but I didn't expect it to be that fast! These pictures are within weeks of each other. The last pic is the most recent one...he's 11wks already!<br /><br />We have finally moved into our new house. Being a first time home buyer is real exciting and I'm just glad that we have a new place for Max to grow up. We are still unpacking boxes, but I know it will all come together soon enough...I just need to be patient...and that's hard to do! LOL!!!<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgv7Tpvwi0y7FLcEV_nz0-anXYLqsXW4KNbJaAs4Lct_RJl_tpaewzbWjIK-U998UHL33qou6zuHjrRP003QTfJ7lqnjBPXYeTsaRPRjN5amDDEgOX1F2xGeT6Qz7L4Kr1-NaFSQrMI5tVn/s1600/Max.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5467831570763209714" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 150px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 200px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgv7Tpvwi0y7FLcEV_nz0-anXYLqsXW4KNbJaAs4Lct_RJl_tpaewzbWjIK-U998UHL33qou6zuHjrRP003QTfJ7lqnjBPXYeTsaRPRjN5amDDEgOX1F2xGeT6Qz7L4Kr1-NaFSQrMI5tVn/s200/Max.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_UOGlyiRoQwM/S-GjsOExA-I/AAAAAAAABhk/rhPecps2Vvw/s1600/Max+-+9+wks..jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5467831402692150242" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 150px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 200px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_UOGlyiRoQwM/S-GjsOExA-I/AAAAAAAABhk/rhPecps2Vvw/s200/Max+-+9+wks..jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTbQVk9Y0CnGXAwXJoFhITUEC7PovCXvc3oL_EEDfRaXG3P0K0Mrn0edSFJb0ZJRX_QdMGfU7QjUYPREgw2g1GSCa-chcIlbcDhPxsUl2gA_gXyIJeGpmDF0NUwlHNqDxCRwwACll-26Cd/s1600/Max+-+10wks..jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5467831272914644754" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 150px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 200px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTbQVk9Y0CnGXAwXJoFhITUEC7PovCXvc3oL_EEDfRaXG3P0K0Mrn0edSFJb0ZJRX_QdMGfU7QjUYPREgw2g1GSCa-chcIlbcDhPxsUl2gA_gXyIJeGpmDF0NUwlHNqDxCRwwACll-26Cd/s200/Max+-+10wks..jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgz9Hn1B-K8y9k3X82eD3IEvAjhML-woxHKZ3vxTJUC6u5W35ZcFbKGcFeDRiXlP2AQSK0j0lTtmC1LCUcuZ3-YRI6S0mTxRIwpu3VsXAE6lL9qN5sJ2CH2u-dw61IcFourISlNfhUpNOS5/s1600/Max+-+11wks..jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5467831154348889890" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 150px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 200px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgz9Hn1B-K8y9k3X82eD3IEvAjhML-woxHKZ3vxTJUC6u5W35ZcFbKGcFeDRiXlP2AQSK0j0lTtmC1LCUcuZ3-YRI6S0mTxRIwpu3VsXAE6lL9qN5sJ2CH2u-dw61IcFourISlNfhUpNOS5/s200/Max+-+11wks..jpg" border="0" /></a><br />Well thanks for stopping by! Once I get all my crafting goodies unpacked, I hope to be crafting soon. I really, really miss it and hope that in a few weeks I can get back into the groove...it's been <em>way </em>too long! :) </div></div></div>Jennhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00645275429034178813noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5007050550878380260.post-69642292710999910272009-11-23T14:23:00.004-06:002009-11-23T14:42:20.517-06:00Baby Shower InvitesHello there! I hope everyone is having a fab Monday so far. I've been under the weather since Friday with a horrible constant, nagging cough and sore throat. I decided to stay home today to get some more rest in so hopefully I won't be sick during the Thanksgiving Holidays. I have a card today...well actually an invitation. My sister and I are working on my baby shower invites, and I hope we can get them all done by the end of this week...keeping my fingers crossed!!! Both of my baby showers are in January. My sister and SIL's are throwing my first shower and my Aunts are throwing the second one. I can't wait to see all my friends and family that I haven't seen since I've been pregnant.<br /><br />Anywho, here is the invite (please excuse the poor quality of the pic...I'm so out of practice.) Please tell me what you think of the invite. I like it, but I'm not sure I like it 100%. The sketch is from <a href="http://nikiestes.typepad.com/">Niki Estes</a> of "My Paper Creations." I fell in love with the simplicity of it. I really like the different patterns of paper going on here, but I'm not sure I like the words Baby Shower stamped on the bottom. Should I add a tag or something with those words. Does it need something else?!?! What do you think?!?! Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.<br /><br /><br /><p><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_UOGlyiRoQwM/SwrwRIvESTI/AAAAAAAABgw/ocBSGYq942s/s1600/Baby+Shower.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5407398479805040946" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 267px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_UOGlyiRoQwM/SwrwRIvESTI/AAAAAAAABgw/ocBSGYq942s/s320/Baby+Shower.JPG" border="0" /></a><br />Well I hope everyone enjoys their afternoon. I'm headed back to bed for a nap! :) Hope to hear your suggestions soon! :) And if I'm not back before Thanksgiving, I want to wish everyone a Happy Thanksgiving! Thanks for stopping by! ~ Jenn </p><p><em><span style="color:#666666;"><span style="font-family:times new roman;"><span style="font-size:85%;"><strong>Stamps:</strong> CTMH & Raspberry Suite <strong>Paper:</strong> CTMH, Prism Cardstock, Papertrey Ink <strong>Ink:</strong> Brilliance Graphite Coffee Bean, Copics <strong>Accents:</strong> Brads, Janome Sew Mini, Pop Dots</span></span></span></em></p>Jennhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00645275429034178813noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5007050550878380260.post-70098792669013964032009-10-17T14:07:00.003-05:002009-10-17T14:18:44.078-05:00Hello, Hello...Just stopping by to say HI! :) I was so ready for the weekend to get here, this week was so slow for me. It's a beautiful weekend in Houston, the sun is shining and the weather is cool...what more could you ask for?!?! <br /><br />We spent the morning watching my nephew play soccer and then we did some shopping. I bought my first couple pair of maternity pants today. Up until now I was able to still wear all my other clothes...which I thought was great! But I'm getting to the point where my jeans are fitting a little snug and I needed some more breathing room. When I tried them on it was like heaven...I can breathe...<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">LOL</span>!!! :) I am now 23 weeks and this past week we had another doctor's <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">appt</span>. Everything went well, the baby is now 1lb. 5oz. and seems to be right on track!!! If there was ever any doubt that I thought well maybe they got it wrong, maybe we are having a girl...I was wrong. We got some great pics of him showing the world that he truly is a boy...<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">LOL</span>!!! :)<br /><br />Well I'm off to spend the afternoon with some girlfriends and then I'll be coming back home to clean out some of my <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">scrapbooking</span> things. I'm getting ready to sell some of my stamps that I now longer use or haven't used in a while. I've got to get rid of some of this clutter before the little one arrives. I figure if I haven't used it in a year, then maybe, just maybe it's time to let it go!!! :) <br /><br />Well I hope everyone enjoys their Saturday afternoon! :) Thanks for stopping by and take care! :) ~ JennJennhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00645275429034178813noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5007050550878380260.post-29670864633163100542009-10-06T14:56:00.007-05:002009-10-06T16:36:08.365-05:00Hello Again!!!<span style="color:#3333ff;"></span><br /><span style="color:#3333ff;">Edited to Add: Some of you have asked when my due date is. It is Feb. 12th.</span><br /><br />Ok, so I said in my last post that as soon as we found out what we were having I would let you know. We found out this morning that we are having a <strong>BOY</strong>!!! :) Now it's time for us to start thinking about boy names, because all we had was girl names picked out...LOL!!! :)<br /><br />I'm just so glad we know now...let the shopping begin! LOL!!!<br /><br />Well I hope everyone is enjoying their afternoon! :) Thanks for stopping by and take care! :) ~ JennJennhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00645275429034178813noreply@blogger.com14tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5007050550878380260.post-39942585147849711622009-09-30T12:33:00.003-05:002009-09-30T12:57:03.721-05:00Long Time No PostHi there! I hope everyone is doing well. Just wanted to give an update and let everyone know how things are going. Everything is moving along just fine with the baby. Last Friday I was 20 weeks...so I'm halfway through! YAY!!! :) Very soon we are going to find out what we are having and I absolutely can't wait!!! I'm not gonna say the date on here (I know my sister reads this...LOL!) because I've been keeping it a surprise and I haven't told anyone what date we are finding out, but it will be very, very soon! ;) And as soon as I find out I will let all of you know! :) I've also been contemplating about whether to come back to work once the baby is born. I love my job, but I feel like I won't know until the baby is here. I'm not too keen about putting my baby in daycare at 6wks. old either. Trust me, I have nothing against daycare. My parents ran a daycare business for 20 something years, so I know a lot about it. But I would rather wait til the baby was a year before I did that. Any advice would be greatly appreciated!!!<br /><br />It seems like every weekend we have something to do...it's been crazy. How 'bout ya'll? Between my nephew's soccer games, birthday dinners and shopping for baby furniture, my weekends are just jammed packed. I keep looking over at my scrapping table, still <em>wanting </em>and <em>needing</em> to ink up some of my new stamps and I haven't. I really hope to soon! :) This weekend my brother is having a garage sale (one of those that the whole neighborhood participates in) and so I've decided to help out with that. Plus we are cleaning out our spare bedroom for the baby so I know that I need to get rid of some things that are there collecting dust! Anywho, enough of me rambling. I just wanted to say hi and let everyone know what's been going on with me.<br /><br />Hope everyone has a fabulous day!!! Thanks for stopping by and take care! ~JennJennhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00645275429034178813noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5007050550878380260.post-90043059832153787912009-08-07T12:06:00.004-05:002009-09-30T13:02:27.673-05:00Time For An UpdateHey there! Well I figured it's about time to give you guys an update on how things are going.<br /><br />I am doing absolutely terrific!!! Today I am 13wks and I am so glad to be over that first trimester hump. Now I feel like I can relax a little. Though the first trimester did come with some complications. I was on bed rest for a couple a weeks, which by the way was torturous. But I've been back at work for about 4wks now and everything is fine with the baby and I. I'm still feeling quite tired but I'm hoping that will all go away soon. There's so much that I want to do, but just don't have the energy.<br /><br />I've had many ultrasounds since I had to stay with the fertility clinic till I was 10wks. But Tuesday was the first time that we had actually heard the baby's heartbeat and it was so AWESOME!!! :) My due date is Feb. 12, 2010 and in 8wks. we will find out if we are having a boy or girl. I absolutely cannot wait till we find out...I really want a little girl! :) My husband wants a boy for fear of having a girl first will make him too soft! LOL!!! :) But it really doesn't matter as long as our baby is healthy!!! :)<br /><br />Thanks to everyone who left me comments on my last post. You all are so very, very sweet! :) Hope to get back to doing something crafty soon!!! I just placed a Bella order so hoping those will get my mojo flowing! :)<br /><br />Hope everyone has a fantastic weekend and thanks for stopping by! :) Take Care ~ JennJennhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00645275429034178813noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5007050550878380260.post-88713614797602633192009-06-09T19:27:00.003-05:002009-06-09T19:43:09.159-05:00Some BIG, BIG NEWS!!!Hi there! :) First off I want to say how sorry I am for not posting for over a week and a half already. It's been a crazy week and I have some fantastic news to share with you...I'M PREGNANT!!!! :)<br /><br />Words can't even say just how I excited I am!!!!!!! My husband and I have been trying for some time now and I'm just so excited that it has finally happened! :) For the last week, I was feeling <em>sooooo</em> exhausted and was feeling some of the early symptoms and I just knew that something was different. I just feel that everything I've been through was so worth it right now...I wouldn't trade it for the world. All the shots, doctor's appts. and tears were so worth it, although I didn't feel that way at the time.<br /><br />Right now I am 4 1/2 weeks and in two weeks I can have my first ultrasound...I absolutely can't wait! :)<br /><br />So I just thought you guys might want to know why I've been away for a while. But I hope to get back to crafting <strong><em>real</em></strong> soon, so please bare with me.<br /><br />Well thanks for stopping by today and I hope everyone has a fabulous evening! :) Take care ~JennJennhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00645275429034178813noreply@blogger.com28tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5007050550878380260.post-71205968085139271662009-05-31T12:25:00.003-05:002009-05-31T12:43:04.741-05:00Birthday SFYTTHey there! I hope everyone has enjoyed their weekend thus far. It's been a very relaxing weekend for me...I got a few crafty things done! :) Here's my card for <a href="http://iheart2stamp.com/">Jen's <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">SFYTT</span></a>. I really liked the sketch and couldn't wait to get working on it. <br /><br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_UOGlyiRoQwM/SiK9qlGkPoI/AAAAAAAABgg/bCykajoU0EE/s1600-h/blog+pic+01.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5342040647226637954" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 393px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_UOGlyiRoQwM/SiK9qlGkPoI/AAAAAAAABgg/bCykajoU0EE/s400/blog+pic+01.jpg" border="0" /></a>My niece's birthday is this coming Saturday, so I thought I would get a head start and work on something special for her. I found this American Craft's Teen Paper at my <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">LSS</span> yesterday and I thought it would be perfect for a 12yr. old. I just loved the bright colors, and what better stamp to pair it with than with <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">Maisy</span> <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">Ketto</span>. I just love the little crown she's wearing...too cute! :) <br /><br />Well that's it for me today, I'm off to work on some more challenges! Thanks for stopping by and I hope you have a fabulous Sunday! :) ~Jenn<br /><br /><span style="font-family:times new roman;"><em><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="color:#666666;"><strong>Stamps:</strong> </span></span></em></span><a href="http://www.stampingbella.com/product_info.php?products_id=2824&osCsid=fc885353bd0d26dc5dfcb60060190338"><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:85%;color:#666666;"><em>Stamping Bella "<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">Maisy</span> <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_5">Ketto</span>"</em></span></a><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:85%;color:#666666;"><em> & </em></span><a href="http://www.papertreyink.com/stamps_megamixedmessages.html"><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:85%;color:#666666;"><em><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_6">Papertrey</span> Ink "Mega Mixed Messages"</em></span></a><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:85%;color:#666666;"><em> <strong>Paper:</strong> American Crafts Teen: Passing Notes & Class President, Prism Black, Intense Kiwi, Intense Pink & Intense Teal, & <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_7">CTMH</span> White Daisy CS <strong>Ink:</strong> Brilliance Graphite Black Ink & <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_8">Copics</span> <strong>Accents:</strong> Yellow & Star Dust <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_9">Stickles</span>, Pink Kaiser Crystals, Black Polka Dot Ribbon, Doodlebug Glittered Black Brads & Pop Dots <strong>Tools:</strong> <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_10">Janome</span> Sew Mini & Hole Punch</em></span>Jennhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00645275429034178813noreply@blogger.com16tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5007050550878380260.post-76164368650838160232009-05-30T09:12:00.001-05:002009-05-30T09:22:04.405-05:00Stamping Bella Ketto Blog Hop!!!Welcome to the first Ketto Blog Hop sponsored by <a href="http://stampingbella.com/" target="_blank">Stamping Bella</a>! If you've just happened upon my blog, you can <a href="http://stampingbella.com/blog/" target="_blank">CLICK HERE</a> to start from the beginning at Bloggabella. If you've come from <a href="http://inkingaloud.blogspot.com/">Lori's blog</a>, then your on the right track!<br /><br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_UOGlyiRoQwM/SiE96ZUfPLI/AAAAAAAABgY/HVsbib9bH4o/s1600-h/Phoebe+Ketto.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5341618706476645554" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 380px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_UOGlyiRoQwM/SiE96ZUfPLI/AAAAAAAABgY/HVsbib9bH4o/s400/Phoebe+Ketto.jpg" border="0" /></a>I have to say that Phoebe Ketto has to be my absolute fave Ketto! :) Well, I love them all, but she's just captured my heart! She's just so sweet with all those little heart flowers and that little daisy in her hair. Could she be any cuter?!?! :) I used Taylor's Cupcake Challenge #70 for this card and used some more of my Cosmo Cricket Early Bird papers...I just love them! :)<br /><br />Well thanks so much for stopping by. Now it's time to hop on over to Tiffaney's Blog "<a href="http://www.inkling2stamp.blogspot.com/">Inkling 2 Stamp</a>," where I'm sure she is to have some fabulous eye candy for you! :) Have a fabulous day!!! ~ Jenn<br /><br /><span style="font-family:times new roman;"><span style="font-size:85%;"><em><span style="color:#666666;"><strong>Stamps:</strong> </span></em></span></span><a href="http://stampingbella.com/"><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:85%;color:#666666;"><em>Stamping Bella "Phoebe Ketto"</em></span></a><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:85%;color:#666666;"><em> & </em></span><a href="http://papertreyink.com/"><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:85%;color:#666666;"><em>Papertrey Ink " Mega Mixed Messages </em></span></a><span style="font-family:times new roman;"><span style="font-size:85%;"><em><span style="color:#666666;"><strong>Paper:</strong> Cosmo Cricket Early Bird "Farmer's Market", PTI Pure Poppy, CTMH Breeze & White Daisy, & Prism Spring Willow & Brown <strong>Ink:</strong> Brilliance Graphite Black, Copics, CTMH Cocoa & Tim Holtz Distress Inks "Antique Linen" & "Tea Dye" <strong>Accents:</strong> Copper Brads, Taylored Expressions Brown Polka Dot Ribbon, Star Dust Stickles & Pop Dots <strong>Tools:</strong> Paper Piercer & Janome Sew Mini</span></em></span></span>Jennhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00645275429034178813noreply@blogger.com136tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5007050550878380260.post-69827616551596700092009-05-29T08:23:00.003-05:002009-09-30T13:02:44.150-05:00I Was On A RollBut I had to ruin my streak today. I'm sorry to say that I don't have any eye candy for you. But please come back tomorrow, because I will have something to show you for the Stamping Bella Ketto Blog Hop!!! You won't want to miss the hop...it will be so much <em>fun</em>! :)<br /><br />Hope you all have a Fantastic Friday!!! :) See ya' tomorrow! ~ JennJennhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00645275429034178813noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5007050550878380260.post-4267852920824049272009-05-28T05:00:00.001-05:002009-05-28T06:32:08.875-05:00Birthday WishesWow, I can't believe it's Thursday already! And believe it or not...I am so ready for the weekend to get here!!! :) Even though it was a short work week, it's been a busy one. Last night I worked on Dawn McVey's <a href="http://dawnmcvey.typepad.com/these_are_a_few_of_my_fav/2009/05/raspberry-suite-color-challenge-7.html">Raspberry Sweet Color Challenge #7</a>. All I have to say is that this color combo ROCKS!!!<br /><br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_UOGlyiRoQwM/Sh3k6sRuuGI/AAAAAAAABfg/Bt5PCcjjAjM/s1600-h/Raspberry+Suite+Color+Challenge+%237.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5340676430100346978" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 366px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_UOGlyiRoQwM/Sh3k6sRuuGI/AAAAAAAABfg/Bt5PCcjjAjM/s400/Raspberry+Suite+Color+Challenge+%237.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />For this card, I used Prism Spring Willow, CTMH White Daisy & PTI Raspberry Fizz & 2008 Bitty Dot Basics in Spring Moss. I also used Dawn's set Damask Designs as well. This set is just gorgeous and I had so much fun working with it. I stamped Watermelon Ink onto the Raspberry Fizz CS and embossed it with clear embossing powder...just to give it some umph! :) You can't tell in the picture, and even if you can it's very faint...but I scored the bottom part of the Bitty Dot paper...like I said it's very faint. It really looks good IRL though...you'll just have to trust me! :) I added some stitching, some Primas and I again...I used PTI's Mega Mixed Messages for the sentiment. Seriously, if you don't have this set you should get it. There's so many great sentiments and the fonts are just <strong><em>fabulous</em></strong>! :) I used my Tags Trio Nestabilities for the sentiment and just like <a href="http://debbiedesigns.typepad.com/muse_and_amuse/">Debbie Olson</a> does, I cut it and rounded the edges. I used some waxy flax to tie my sentiment around the ribbon and called it done! :)<br /><br />I had a ridiculously hard time trying to photog this pic and this was the best I could do. Tell me, how do you girlies photograph your pics. What kind of lighting do you use, tents, etc.? I would love to know what kind of set-up everyone has!<br /><br />Ok, well that's it for me today! Thanks for stopping by and I hope everyone has a fabulous Thursday!!! :) ~ Jenn<br /><br /><em><span style="font-family:times new roman;"><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="color:#666666;"><strong>Stamps:</strong> <a href="http://papertreyink.com/"><span style="color:#666666;">Papertrey Ink "Damask Designs" & "Mega Mixed Messages"</span> </a><strong>Paper:</strong> CTMH White Daisy, Prism Spring Willow & <a href="http://papertreyink.com/"><span style="color:#666666;">PTI's Raspberry Fizz & 2008 Bitty Dot Basics </span></a> <strong>Ink:</strong> CTMH Watermelon & Olive & Tim Holtz Distress Ink "Antique Linen" <strong>Accents: </strong>Primas, Button, Waxed Linen <strong>Tools:</strong> Janome Sew Mini</span></span></span></em>Jennhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00645275429034178813noreply@blogger.com22tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5007050550878380260.post-57317231814116479762009-05-27T05:00:00.002-05:002009-05-27T05:00:02.179-05:00Sweet Sunday Sketch #19Happy Wednesday!!! :) This weekend another sketch challenge I worked on was the <a href="http://kgiron.blogspot.com/">Sweet Sunday Sketch Challenge </a>that Karen Giron has every Sunday! <a href="http://stampsandallthatjazz.blogspot.com/2009/05/sweet-sunday-sketch-challenge-18.html">This card </a>was featured last week and I couldn't have been happier...thanks Karen! :) I just loved the simplicity of this weeks sketch, so I went with less is <em><strong>more</strong></em> for this card...you likey?!?!<br /><br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_UOGlyiRoQwM/Shx7afZp3nI/AAAAAAAABfQ/wTbjj6IT--w/s1600-h/SSSC+%2319.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5340278953190481522" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 322px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_UOGlyiRoQwM/Shx7afZp3nI/AAAAAAAABfQ/wTbjj6IT--w/s400/SSSC+%2319.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />I used another Ketto and her name is Anise. I stamped her in Brilliance Graphite Black Ink and colored her with my CTMH Markers. I also added some Star Dust Stickles to the flower centers and her wings...she's too cute IRL! :) I again used my new favorite sentiment set from PTI called Mega Mixed Messages....I just can't stop using it! ;) I added a few Creative Cafe buttons and pop dotted my image onto my base of Prism Spring Willow CS and whola! :)<br /><br />Thanks for stopping by today and I hope everyone has a <strong><em>fabulous</em></strong> Wednesday!!! ~ Jenn<br /><br /><span style="font-family:times new roman;"><span style="font-size:85%;"><em><span style="color:#666666;"><strong>Stamps:</strong> </span></em></span></span><a href="http://stampingbella.com/"><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:85%;color:#666666;"><em>Stamping Bella "Anise Ketto"</em></span></a><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:85%;color:#666666;"><em> & </em></span><a href="http://papertreyink.com/"><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:85%;color:#666666;"><em>Papertrey Ink "Mega Mixed Messages" </em></span></a><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:85%;color:#666666;"><em><strong>Paper:</strong> Prism Spring Willow, Dark Candle Glow & Intense Teal, CTMH White Daisy, American Craft Dp <strong>Ink:</strong> Brilliance Graphite Black & Coffee Bean Ink, CTMH Markers <strong>Accents:</strong> Creative Cafe Buttons, CTMH Chocolate Waxy Flax, Star Dust Stickles & Pop Dots <strong>Tools:</strong> Paper Piercer & Mat Pack</em></span>Jennhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00645275429034178813noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5007050550878380260.post-59865998980873112342009-05-26T06:00:00.002-05:002009-05-26T06:00:00.800-05:00Rollanda Ketto SFYTTHey there, Happy Tuesday! :) I hope everyone had a fantastic weekend. I spent a lot of time with family and on Monday spent the day in my craft room...how can you beat that?!?! So here is my card for <a href="http://iheart2stamp.com/">Jen's SFYTT</a>, and decided that today was just as good as any to use my new Ketto's! :)<br /><br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_UOGlyiRoQwM/Shsg0mFFttI/AAAAAAAABe4/O53ZOSIzQUc/s1600-h/SFYTT.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5339897871125034706" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 341px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_UOGlyiRoQwM/Shsg0mFFttI/AAAAAAAABe4/O53ZOSIzQUc/s400/SFYTT.jpg" border="0" /></a>I stamped Rollanda Ketto in Brilliance Graphite Black Ink and colored her with my Copics. I added some Star Dust Stickles to her wings and put her aside to dry. I then worked on my base using the My Mind's Eye Bloom & Grow papers again. I just <em>heart</em> these papers...so fun! :) Once my base was done I cut out Rollanda Ketto with my Labels One Nesties and then I taped her onto some striped paper from the same line, using my scissors to cut out a border. I then stamped <em>"hello"</em> with Brilliance Coffee Bean Ink, added some Primas and a brad and called it done! :) Well I hope everyone has a fabulous day!!! Look on the bright side...it's only a four day work week...woot, woot!!! :) ~Jenn<br /><br /><span style="font-family:times new roman;"><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="color:#666666;"><em><strong>Stamps:</strong> </em></span></span></span><a href="http://stampingbella.com/"><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:85%;color:#666666;"><em>Stamping Bella "Rollanda Ketto"</em></span></a><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:85%;color:#666666;"><em> & </em></span><a href="http://papertreyink.com/"><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:85%;color:#666666;"><em>Papertrey Ink "Mega Mixed Messages"</em></span></a><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:85%;color:#666666;"><em> <strong>Paper:</strong> PTI Kraft, CTMH White Daisy & My Mind's Eye Bloom & Grow <strong>Ink:</strong> Brilliance Graphite Black & Coffee Bean Ink, Copics <strong>Accents:</strong> Star Dust Stickles, Primas, White Brad (Spare Parts) <strong>Tools:</strong> Scalloped Punch (Fiskars) & Labels One Nestabilities</em></span>Jennhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00645275429034178813noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5007050550878380260.post-69135986648101214462009-05-21T06:39:00.010-05:002009-05-25T18:30:53.674-05:00Hi There, Early Bird!Good Morning! All I have to say is that I am super stoked that it is Thursday already and I can't wait for the weekend. It will be so nice to have a 3 day weekend...I can't wait to just sleep in. So this here card is for <a href="http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/forums/showthread.php?t=438132">Splitcoast Sketch Challenge #229</a>. This is my first ever Splitcoast Sketch Challenge and I love it. Although I had to flip it on its side to get my image to fit, I'm really happy with how this card turned out. And did you see the title?!?! I used the new Cosmo Cricket Early Bird papers for this card. I am so in love with this paper, and I've been stalking my LSS wondering when they were gonna get it in! LOL!!! :) Anywho, let's get to the deets of this card shall we?<br /><br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_UOGlyiRoQwM/ShU9mW1RCmI/AAAAAAAABew/9C0ldn7AHfI/s1600-h/Hi+There,+Early+Bird.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5338240662490909282" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 310px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_UOGlyiRoQwM/ShU9mW1RCmI/AAAAAAAABew/9C0ldn7AHfI/s400/Hi+There,+Early+Bird.jpg" border="0" /></a>My base is a 4 1/4" x 5 1/2" piece of Colonial White CS. I added a piece of Tulip CS on top of my base after I ran it through my Cuttlebug using the Swiss Dots folder. Next I worked on the two bottom panels. This is Early Bird Apron Strings and it's so pretty! I matted the green piece on Dark Candle Glow by Prism and the middle panel is matted on a piece of Spring Moss by Prism. I inked all the edges with Antique Linen and Tea Dye Distress Inks. I really love the vintage look it gives this card. Next I stamped my Bella twice, once onto Colonial White CS and then again on White Daisy CS. I colored the White Daisy CS with my CTMH Markers and cut her out. I then pop dotted her onto the Colonial White CS. My sentiment comes from PTI's Mega Mixed Messages set...love it! :) I added a few copper brads and called it done. <div></div><div></div><div><br />Well that's it for me today. I am running really late for work now, so gotta go. Thanks for stopping by and hope you have a fantastic day! ~ Jenn<br /><br /></div><div></div><div></div><div><span style="font-family:times new roman;"><span style="font-size:85%;"><em><span style="color:#666666;"><strong>Stamps:</strong> </span></em></span></span><a href="http://stampingbella.com/"><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:85%;color:#666666;"><em>Stamping Bella "Lattebella" </em></span></a><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:85%;color:#666666;"><em>& </em></span><a href="http://papertreyink.com/"><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:85%;color:#666666;"><em>Papertrey Ink " Mega Mixed Messages</em></span></a><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:85%;color:#666666;"><em>" <strong>Paper:</strong> CTMH Tulip, Colonial White, Crystal Blue & White Daisy CS, Prism Dark Candle Glow & Spring Moss, & Cosmo Cricket Early Bird "Apron Strings" <strong>Ink:</strong> CTMH Chocolate Ink, CTMH Honey, Tulip, Sweet Leaf & Chocolate Markers, Tim Holts Distress Ink "Antique Linen" & "Tea Dye" <strong>Accents:</strong> Pop Dots, CB Swiss Dots Folder, Copper Brads (Spare Parts) <strong>Tools:</strong> 1" & 1 1/4" Circle Punches & Sponge </em></span></div>Jennhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00645275429034178813noreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5007050550878380260.post-71659653519846282102009-05-19T09:57:00.009-05:002009-05-19T11:06:17.540-05:00Taylored Expressions Cupcake Challenge #68Good Morning! :) I'm back with another card today. But first off, please excuse the horrible pic I took this morning before heading to work. I will try and get a better one when I get home. Anywho, back to this post! :)<br /><br />My SIL's birthday is this Friday and we are going out RA Sushi for dinner. I'm so not into Sushi, but I will go because she is my SIL, and it will still be lots of fun getting together with everyone! :) I needed to make her a card, so I decided to work on <a href="http://tayloredexpressions.blogspot.com/">Taylor's Cupcake Challenge</a> last night. It was so quick and easy that I had this card done in no time, I mean once I figured out what papers and stamp to use! Which sometimes can be the <em>most</em> difficult part of the process! LOL! :)<br /><br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_UOGlyiRoQwM/ShLYbl39WeI/AAAAAAAABeY/g1Jyge6laUM/s1600-h/TECC+%2368.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 315px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5337566476922345954" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_UOGlyiRoQwM/ShLYbl39WeI/AAAAAAAABeY/g1Jyge6laUM/s400/TECC+%2368.jpg" /></a> <div>I've had these My Mind's Eye Bloom & Grow papers for a while now and decided it was time to finally start using them. These papers were so fun to work with and my favorite are those large polka dots in the background! :) I colored Underwatergoddess-Abella with with my Copics and used my Clear Copic Spica Glitter Pen to add some shimmer to her scales. It looks so shimmery IRL. I also cut out another star and pop dotted it adding some Star Dust Stickles for some more shimmer! I added some stitching, a sentiment and a Prima and called it done! :)<br /><br />Well that's it for me today. I hope to be back tomorrow with something new, but I can't promise. Two day's in a row is pretty good for me these days! LOL!!! :) </div><div><br />Take care and have a great day! ~Jenn </div><p><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-family:times new roman;"><em><span style="color:#666666;"><strong>Stamps:</strong> Underwatergoddess-abella (Stamping Bella) </span></em></span><span style="font-family:times new roman;"><em><span style="color:#666666;"><strong>Paper:</strong> My Mind's Eye Bloom & Grow Kit, Bazzill Basics Navel & CTMH White Daisy CS </span></em></span><span style="font-family:times new roman;"><em><span style="color:#666666;"><strong>Ink:</strong> Brilliance Graphite Black Ink & Copics </span></em></span></span><span style="font-family:times new roman;"><span style="font-size:85%;"><em><span style="color:#666666;"><strong>Accents: </strong>Clear Copic Spica Glitter Pen, Star Dust Stickles, Prima Flower, White Brad (Spare Parts), Janome Sew Mini, Pop Dots & Scalloped Circle & Labels One Nestabilities</span><br /></em></span></span></p>Jennhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00645275429034178813noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5007050550878380260.post-18817283816835912532009-05-18T14:39:00.002-05:002009-05-18T14:51:51.902-05:00A Quick Little Question?!?!Hey there everyone! I have a quick question for anyone who can help me out. I recently purchased the Making Memories Ribbon Slot Punch and I'm having a hard time punching the paper. It says that you can use the instant setter or hammer with it, so I bought the hammer. I tried using it last night, but you could only see the outline of the punch, it never really punched the paper through.<br /><br />So my question is "What am I doing wrong?" Does the instant setter work better? What do you set your <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">cardstock</span> on before hammering the punch? <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">Ok</span>, I realize that was more than one question...I got a little carried away! <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">LOL</span>!!! :) <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">Ok</span>, anyone who can help me would be greatly appreciated. I have been wanting this punch for a while now and now that I finally got it, I can 't use it properly. Go figure! :) Have a great afternoon! ~ JennJennhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00645275429034178813noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5007050550878380260.post-35042721163712311482009-05-18T06:00:00.003-05:002009-05-19T12:19:29.309-05:00Sweet Sunday Sketch Challenge #18Well, hello there! :) I apologize to all who read my blog for being absent so long. I've had a lot going on this past month, but it's getting better and I finally felt like stamping yesterday so let's get to it, shall we?!?! I'm here today with a card I made for <a href="http://kgiron.blogspot.com/">Karen <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-error">Giron's</span> Sweet Sunday Sketch Challenge</a>. I've missed doing a lot of the sketch challenges and thought I would start with Karen's to try and get my <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_1" class="blsp-spelling-error">mojo</span> going and she totally didn't disappoint.<br /><br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_UOGlyiRoQwM/ShLp1xFXeQI/AAAAAAAABeg/CkkbkgDWEUk/s1600-h/Sweet+Sunday+Sketch+_18%5B1%5D.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 319px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5337585618305644802" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_UOGlyiRoQwM/ShLp1xFXeQI/AAAAAAAABeg/CkkbkgDWEUk/s400/Sweet+Sunday+Sketch+_18%5B1%5D.jpg" /></a>Since I've been away, I ordered some stamps from <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_2" class="blsp-spelling-error">Papetrey</span> Ink that arrived and I just <em>had</em> to ink them up! So I started with Scattered Showers by Dawn <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_3" class="blsp-spelling-error">McVey's</span> Raspberry Suite. This set is absolutely adorable with all it's umbrellas and different patterns, and the sentiments are just perfect. I love the one I chose for this card, I mean who wouldn't cheer up after seeing this card?!?! I also used some new My Mind's Eye paper that I picked up from my <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_4" class="blsp-spelling-error">LSS</span>. I am so <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_5" class="blsp-spelling-error">lovin</span>' this Penny Lane Collection...it's just too fun! :)<br /><br />Well that's gonna be it for me today, I've got to run to another doctor's <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_6" class="blsp-spelling-error">appt</span>. this morning and then it's back to work! :) Take care and have a fabulous day! ~ Jenn<br /><br /><span style="font-family:times new roman;"><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="color:#666666;"><em><strong>Stamps:</strong> <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_7" class="blsp-spelling-error">Papertrey</span> Ink "Scattered Showers" </em></span></span></span><span style="font-family:times new roman;"><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="color:#666666;"><em><strong>Paper:</strong> My Mind's Eye Penny Lane Collection, Prism Intense Kiwi & Wizard Dark, <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_8" class="blsp-spelling-error">CTMH</span> White Daisy CS </em></span></span></span><span style="font-family:times new roman;"><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="color:#666666;"><em><strong>Ink:</strong> <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_9" class="blsp-spelling-error">CTMH</span> Pansy Purple & Petal, Brilliance Graphite Black Ink</em></span></span></span> <span style="font-family:times new roman;"><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="color:#666666;"><em><strong>Accents:</strong> <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_10" class="blsp-spelling-error">EK</span> Success Tiny Scallop Punch, <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_11" class="blsp-spelling-error">Janome</span> Sew Mini, Buttons, <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_12" class="blsp-spelling-error">CTMH</span> Twilight Brads</em></span><br /><br /></span></span><span style="font-family:times new roman;"><span style="font-size:85%;"></span></span>Jennhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00645275429034178813noreply@blogger.com13tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5007050550878380260.post-21062336299126591772009-04-08T08:04:00.007-05:002009-04-08T08:40:45.360-05:00Beee MineHey there! :) So I had some time last night to ink up this adorable little <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">Huggabugg</span> and combine a couple of challenges, which is always a good thing! :) I used <a href="http://prairiepaperandink.typepad.com/amyr/2009/04/friday-sketch-56.html">Amy's <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">Rysavy's</span> Friday Sketch #56 </a>and the colors come from the <a href="http://stampingbella.com/blog/?p=1559"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">Bellarific</span> Friday Challenge</a> that Em posted yesterday! You can use any color combo from the pic and the only thing you must do is include a flower! That's pretty easy...right?!?! <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">LOL</span>!!! :)<br /><br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_UOGlyiRoQwM/SdyhHvsTW2I/AAAAAAAABdY/_uBdxY1_2Z0/s1600-h/Bellarific+Friday+02.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5322306014078524258" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_UOGlyiRoQwM/SdyhHvsTW2I/AAAAAAAABdY/_uBdxY1_2Z0/s400/Bellarific+Friday+02.jpg" border="0" /></a> I stamped <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">Beeemine</span> <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_5">Huggabug</span> with Brilliance Graphite Black Ink onto White Daisy CS. I then colored her with my <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_6">copics</span> and added two Black Doodlebug Glittered Brads to her antennas...so cute <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_7">IRL</span>! I used my new paper from My Mind's Eye Penny Lane Collection "Feeling Groovy" (love it) and added some stitching and a few White Daisy Bigger Brads and called it done! :)<br /><br />Well that's it for me today! It's been a pretty busy week at work and I'm just looking forward to Friday and spending time with my family during the holiday weekend! :) I hope to be back tomorrow with some more eye candy, till then have a Happy Wednesday!!! ~ Jenn<br /><br /><span style="font-family:times new roman;"><span style="font-size:85%;"><em><span style="color:#666666;"><strong>Stamps:</strong> Beeemine Huggabug (Stamping Bella) <strong>Paper:</strong> My Mind's Eye Penny Lane Collection "Feeling Groovy", CTMH White Daisy CS and Prism Vibrant Cobalt & Rose Medium <strong>Ink: </strong>Brilliance Graphite Black Ink & Copic Markers <strong>Accents:</strong> White Daisy Bigger Brads (CTMH), Prima Flowers, Janome Sew Mini, Paper Piercer & Mat Pack, White Organdy Ribbon, Black Doodlebug Brads & Pop Dots</span></em></span></span> <div></div>Jennhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00645275429034178813noreply@blogger.com19tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5007050550878380260.post-8203902026565795072009-04-07T07:53:00.006-05:002009-04-07T17:47:16.130-05:00Sweet Sunday Sketch #12Good Morning! Is it bad that it's only Tuesday and I already wish the weekend was here again?!?! LOL!!! :) I've just been extremely exhausted lately and haven't felt the best...but I'm gonna push through it, because that's what I do! :) I have another Sweet Sunday Sketch card to show you this morning. <a href="http://kgiron.blogspot.com/2009/04/sweet-sunday-sketch-challenge-12.html">Karen's</a> sketches are so fun and I always look forward to seeing what she comes up with every Sunday!<br /><br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_UOGlyiRoQwM/SdvXz2SP2GI/AAAAAAAABdI/uHDmpsC_XX0/s1600-h/SSSC12.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5322084670413723746" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 389px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_UOGlyiRoQwM/SdvXz2SP2GI/AAAAAAAABdI/uHDmpsC_XX0/s400/SSSC12.jpg" border="0" /></a>I decided I would ink up these sweet little birdies from the Kim Hughes 'The Birds and the Bees (Love)' set! And I paired them with some October Afternoon paper that I just love! I'm almost done using all my scraps of this paper...I will be sad to see it go! :( The sentiment comes from the set too. It says Sweetie Pie, but I only inked up the Sweetie and stamped it on my card...I just love it! :)<br /><br />Well I gotta run! I have a lot of work to do today and then off to Boot Camp I go! :)<br /><br /><span style="font-family:times new roman;"><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="color:#666666;"><em><strong>Stamps:</strong> </em></span></span></span><a href="http://www.cornishheritagefarms.com/product_info.php/cPath/376_395/products_id/8158"><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:85%;color:#666666;"><em>Kim Hughes 'The Birds & the Bees (Love)' </em></span></a><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:85%;color:#666666;"><em>(Cornish Heritage Farms) <strong>Paper:</strong> October Afternoon "Hometown: Main Street", Prism Black CS & CTMH White Daisy CS <strong>Ink:</strong> Brilliance Graphite Black Ink , Cool Grey Copic Marker & CTMH Markers <strong>Accents:</strong> Black Brads (Spare Parts), Janome Sew Mini, Stardust Stickles, Gingham Ribbon (Ribbon FX), Making Memories Flower, Pop Dots & Labels One Nestabilities</em></span>Jennhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00645275429034178813noreply@blogger.com17tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5007050550878380260.post-35899750360112851912009-04-06T05:00:00.000-05:002009-04-06T05:00:01.332-05:00Raspberry Suite Color Challenge #3Happy Monday!!! Did everyone enjoy their weekend?!?! I was busy searching for a new desk. My husband bought me a new computer and monitor, but I didn't want to set it up till I had the right desk. I knew exactly what I wanted and I searched everywhere for it. Thank goodness I found it at Target and I l<em><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">ove</span></em> it! This weekend I was able to work on <a href="http://dawnmcvey.typepad.com/these_are_a_few_of_my_fav/2009/04/raspberry-suite-color-challenge-3.html">Dawn <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">McVey's</span> Raspberry Suite Challenge #3</a>. There were five colors in the challenge...Red, Berry, Soft Pink, Vanilla & Kraft! This card took me F-O-R-E-V-E-R to finish. I had trouble figuring out the best way to fit all those colors on the card...<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">LOL</span>! :) I think I did an O.K. job so here goes!<br /><br />When I first saw <a href="http://canyousayaddictedtostamps.blogspot.com/2009/03/little-paper-shop-monday-challenge_29.html">Jessie's</a> card, I just knew I had to get me some of these digital stamps from the <a href="http://www.littlepapershop.com/">Little Paper Shop</a>. Isn't little Katie the cutest?!?! I just had to <em>have</em> her!<br /><br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_UOGlyiRoQwM/SdlAfejG7NI/AAAAAAAABc4/FPM7nk-W3rI/s1600-h/Raspberry+Suite+Color+Challenge+%233.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5321355344235392210" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 375px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_UOGlyiRoQwM/SdlAfejG7NI/AAAAAAAABc4/FPM7nk-W3rI/s400/Raspberry+Suite+Color+Challenge+%233.jpg" border="0" /></a>I colored Katie with my <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">CTMH</span> markers and layered her onto a base of Berry <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">Sorbet</span> CS. I then added some Stardust <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_5">Stickles</span> to the butterfly and some Kaiser Pearls and flowers from Making Memories for embellishment. Now that I look at it, I should have added some ribbon...it just feels like it's missing something! Oh well...too late to change that now! <br /><br />Well I hope everyone has a fabulous day and I hope to be back here tomorrow with something new to share! ~ Jenn<br /><br /><span style="font-family:times new roman;"><span style="font-size:85%;"><em><span style="color:#666666;"><strong>Stamps:</strong> </span></em></span></span><a href="http://littlepapershop.com/"><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:85%;color:#666666;"><em>Little Paper Shop</em></span></a><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:85%;"><em><span style="color:#666666;"> Katie Swing Digital Image & Say It In Style (<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_6">CTMH</span>) <strong>Paper:</strong> Perfect Day (<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_7">CTMH</span>), Colonial White, Berry Sorbet and White Daisy CS (<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_8">CTMH</span>) & Kraft CS <strong>Ink:</strong> Cocoa Ink & <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_9">CTMH</span> Markers <strong>Accents:</strong> Corner Rounder, Piercer, Swiss Dots CB Folder, Making Memories Flowers, Kaiser Pearls, Stardust <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_10">Stickles</span>, <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_11">Janome</span> Sew Mini, Pop Dots</span></em><br /></span>Jennhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00645275429034178813noreply@blogger.com18tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5007050550878380260.post-78281149013674386682009-04-02T14:08:00.003-05:002009-04-02T14:29:38.224-05:00Sweet Sunday Sketch #11<div>Hey there! Well I was finally able to take a decent pic of my card for <a href="http://kgiron.blogspot.com/2009/03/sweet-sunday-sketch-challenge-11-bonus.html">Karen's Sweet Sunday Sketch Challenge #11</a>. I've had it done since Monday, but we've had crappy weather all week and today is the first day that it's not raining (well we did have a storm come through this morning, but it' gone now) and the sun is brightly shining! :D </div><div></div><div></div><br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_UOGlyiRoQwM/SdUO6_t1aYI/AAAAAAAABcQ/EBep0Kh8pE4/s1600-h/Blog+Pics+072.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5320174941506988418" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 238px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_UOGlyiRoQwM/SdUO6_t1aYI/AAAAAAAABcQ/EBep0Kh8pE4/s400/Blog+Pics+072.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><p>I used my Growing with Unity stamp for this card...that bird is so whimsical! :D I didn't do a whole lot to this card...just didn't think it needed too much froo froo stuff on it. So when I was done I just added some brads and a Prima and called it done! </p><p>Well I hope everyone is enjoying their Thursday! I had jury duty (thank goodness I didn't get picked) this morning and just got home from eating lunch with my hubby! :) He didn't even know I was coming to see him, so he was totally shocked! I even got lost when I was in Downtown Houston, but I wanted it to be a surprise so I couldn't call to ask him to help me!!! LOL!!! :) But I found my way around and all was good. </p><p>Well I'm off to get some laundry done, take a nap and then off to boot camp I go! So have a great afternoon and hope to be back soon with something crafty! :) ~ Jenn </p><p><span style="font-family:times new roman;"><span style="font-size:85%;"><em><span style="color:#333333;"><strong>Stamps:</strong> Growing with Unity (Unity Stamps) & Annotations (CTMH) <strong>Paper:</strong> White Daisy CS, Bazzill Bitter Chocolate, Making Memories Paperie Rouge & Mocha <strong>Ink: </strong>CTMH Ocean & Memento Cocoa <strong>Accents:</strong> CTMH Brads, Prima, Creative Cafe Button, Colonial White Waxy Flax, Corner Rounder, Paper Piercer and Rectangle Nestabilities</span></em></span></span></p>Jennhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00645275429034178813noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5007050550878380260.post-52160655586681875072009-03-31T14:31:00.003-05:002009-03-31T14:49:30.712-05:00Oh where oh where...Has my <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">mojo</span> gone?!?! Oh where oh where can it be?!?! <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">LOL</span>!!! Hey there! Sorry for the lack of posting, but I have just been <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">mojo-less</span> for the last few days! I've tried...I've really, really tried to make a card, but nothing ever comes of it. <br /><br />Last night I sat down to do a sketch challenge and after two hours I only had my card base done! Every image I stamped or colored I ended up not liking...ever feel like that? I don't know what it is? I even went to my <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">LSS</span> and bought some new papers and <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">cardstock</span> and that didn't even get my <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_5">mojo</span> going...what's up with that?!?! Something is seriously wrong....<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_6">LOL</span>!!! :) All I know is that things have been really busy here lately...between work, multiple doctor visits and boot camp, I just can't seem to get anything done which has been very stressful. Oh well, I hope you'll bare with me till I get something created. I just might post a card I made on Sunday tonight...if I can get a good pic of it this afternoon. Till next time, hope all is well with you and take care! ~ JennJennhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00645275429034178813noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5007050550878380260.post-88361004265778228712009-03-26T08:19:00.005-05:002009-03-26T09:39:29.751-05:00How Sweet!!!Well I don't have anything crafty today. I've been totally exhausted this week and last weekend I didn't get as much done as I wanted to. So I'm keeping my fingers crossed that this weekend I can get some crafty stuff done.<br /><br />I do have this super cute award that <a href="http://inkyfingersrule.blogspot.com/">Beth</a>, <a href="http://kariberry97.blogspot.com/">Kari</a>, <a href="http://scrapinglori.blogspot.com/">Lori</a> & <a href="http://thebuzzfromqueenb.blogspot.com/">Barb</a> sent me. All of these ladies are so <em>super sweet</em> and always leave the most nicest comments on my blog-o! I visit their blogs daily and they are just so talented and have some amazing inspiration on their blogs, so make sure you stop by and visit them, k!!! :)<br /><br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_UOGlyiRoQwM/ScuBBPoeg4I/AAAAAAAABcI/MtLTLE76LqQ/s1600-h/top_10_favs__Blog%5B1%5D.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5317485643417158530" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 199px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 200px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_UOGlyiRoQwM/ScuBBPoeg4I/AAAAAAAABcI/MtLTLE76LqQ/s400/top_10_favs__Blog%5B1%5D.jpg" border="0" /></a> Now I need to list 10 of my faves, which is impossible because I visit alot of blogs and love everyones!!! So including the ladies above I will list 10 that I frequent daily in no particular order!!! :)<br /><br /><div align="center"><a href="http://sparklecreations.blogspot.com/">Sparkle</a> - Sparkle Creations</div><br /><div align="center"><a href="http://inkaboutme.blogspot.com/">Amy Rohl</a> - Ink About Me</div><br /><div align="center"><a href="http://lefthandedblonde.blogspot.com/">Naomi </a>- Naomi's Space</div><br /><div align="center"><a href="http://lefthandedblonde.blogspot.com/">Stacey </a>- Crafting Adventures of a Left Handed Blonde</div><br /><div align="center"><a href="http://livelovelaughscrapbook.blogspot.com/">Jena</a> - Live, Love, Laugh, Scrapbook! </div><div align="center"><br /><a href="http://stampingalatte.blogspot.com/">Jodi </a>- Stamping a Latte</div><br /><div align="center"><a href="http://canyousayaddictedtostamps.blogspot.com/">Jessie</a> - Can You Say Addicted To Stamps</div><br /><div align="center"><a href="http://tsurutadesigns.blogspot.com/">Amy</a> - Tsuruta Designs</div><br /><div align="center"><a href="http://want2scrap.blogspot.com/">Laurel</a> - Laurel's Place</div><div align="center"></div><div align="center"></div><div align="center"><a href="http://giffysk8s.blogspot.com/"><br />Vicki</a> - Canvasses of Poetry & Prose</div><div align="center"></div><div align="center"></div><div align="left"><br />Well that's it for now, hope you all have a nice day and I'll be back soon with something crafty to share! :) ~ Jenn</div>Jennhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00645275429034178813noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5007050550878380260.post-21575627626093586332009-03-23T06:00:00.006-05:002009-03-23T10:37:00.089-05:00Two Challenges in OneHey there! Hope everyone enjoyed their weekend, mine was good but busy. We went out looking at computers on Saturday. I think we went to about every store that sells computers to price the same one out. We did a lot of running around, but I think we've found one that we like, we just need to go and get it now.<br /><br />I've been busy at my craft table whittling away at some cards to post this week! My card today combines two challenges. The first challenge being <a href="http://dawnmcvey.typepad.com/">Dawn McVey's</a> very first color challenge called <a href="http://dawnmcvey.typepad.com/these_are_a_few_of_my_fav/2009/03/raspberry-suite-color-challenge-1.html">Raspberry Suite Color Challenge Week 1</a>. Dawn's cards are always so fun, bright and cheery and I couldn't wait to get started on the color challenge! :D The sketch is <a href="http://kgiron.blogspot.com/2009/03/sweet-sunday-sketch-challenge-10.html">Karen Giron's Sweet Sunday Sketch Challenge #10</a>.<br /><br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_UOGlyiRoQwM/SceWyNhnx3I/AAAAAAAABb4/jEIsmkq1PHo/s1600-h/SSSC10+%26+RSCC1.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5316383674502465394" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 310px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_UOGlyiRoQwM/SceWyNhnx3I/AAAAAAAABb4/jEIsmkq1PHo/s400/SSSC10+%26+RSCC1.jpg" border="0" /></a>Sophia was stamped in Brilliance Graphite Black Ink onto White Daisy CS. I then colored her with my Copics and cut her out with my Rectangle Nesties. I matted her onto a piece of Bazzill Bitter Chocolate CS and added a couple of Primas. I used some more paper from the DCWV Citrus pack...it's slowly becoming my new favorite! I also did some stitching and added three different sizes of CTMH White Daisy brads.<br /><div></div><div><br />Well that's it for me today...it's back to another week of work! :) I wish I had another day off just to recuperate from my busy weekend...LOL!!! Take care and have a fabulous day!!! ~ Jenn<br /><br /></div><div><span style="font-family:times new roman;"><span style="color:#666666;"><em><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-family:Georgia;"><span style="color:#666666;"><strong></strong></span></span></span></em></span></span></div><div><span style="font-family:times new roman;color:#666666;"><span style="font-size:85%;"><em><strong>Stamps:</strong> Cuddle Me Sophia (Paper Pretties) <strong>Paper:</strong> DCWV Citrus Pack, Bazzill Bitter Chocolate CS & White Daisy & Watermelon CS (CTMH) <strong>Ink:</strong> Cocoa Ink (CTMH), Brilliance Graphite Black Ink & Copics <strong>Accents:</strong> White Daisy Bigger & Bitty Brads (CTMH), Rectangle Nestabilities, Janome Sew Mini, Primas, Corner Rounder & Pop Dots</em></span></span></div>Jennhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00645275429034178813noreply@blogger.com29tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5007050550878380260.post-21915256428021852792009-03-21T09:25:00.009-05:002009-03-23T07:17:01.483-05:00Fluttering ByHappy Saturday! It felt good to sleep in this morning...even if it was till only 8am. Last night I worked on <a href="http://tayloredexpressions.blogspot.com/">Taylor's</a> sketch, and since my Sophia's were feeling a little bit neglected I pulled out my all time fave "Fluttering By Sophia" and got her inky! :D<br /><br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_UOGlyiRoQwM/ScT-oVX0aVI/AAAAAAAABag/NsJ0_bm94kM/s1600-h/TECC60.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5315653429089298770" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 307px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_UOGlyiRoQwM/ScT-oVX0aVI/AAAAAAAABag/NsJ0_bm94kM/s400/TECC60.jpg" border="0" /></a>I stamped her with Brilliance Graphite Black Ink and colored her with <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">Copics</span>. I cut her out using my Oval <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">Nesties</span> and put her aside. I used some new paper from the <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">DCWV</span> pack called "Citrus." These colors are so fun and springy...I just love it! :) I of course added some stitching and put the center scalloped panel and oval on pop dots and called it done! <p>I plan on getting some more cards done this weekend because I have a busy week planned next week! I start taking Boot Camp classes twice a week for the next month, so I want to be a little bit pro-active in getting some cards made so I can post <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">throughout</span> the week! :) Because lets be honest...after Boot Camp all I want to do is come home, shower and go to bed! <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">LOL</span>!!! :) Well take care and have a <em><strong>fabulous</strong></em> weekend!!! ~ Jenn</p><p><span style="font-family:times new roman;"><em><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="color:#666666;"><strong>Stamps:</strong> </span><a href="http://paperpretties.net/"><span style="color:#666666;">Paper Pretties "Flutter By Sophia"</span></a><span style="color:#666666;"> <strong>Paper:</strong> <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_5">DCWV</span> Citrus Pack, White Daisy & Holiday Red CS (<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_6">CTMH</span>), <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_7">Bazzill</span> Green CS <strong>Ink:</strong> Brilliance Graphite Black & <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_8">Copics</span> <strong>Accents:</strong> <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_9">Prima</span> Flower, <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_10">CTMH</span> Holiday Red Button & White Daisy Bitty Brads, <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_11">Janome</span> Sew Mini, Pop Dots, Corner Rounder, Oval Nestabilities & Clear <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_12">Copic</span> Spica Glitter Pen</span></span></em></span></p>Jennhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00645275429034178813noreply@blogger.com14