J’s Card

I have wanted this stamp set for a while and I am so glad I finally got it. It is so much fun to use and makes the sweetest cards. Hope my friend likes this one.

J’s Card: Penny Black Nature’s Wish, Spellbinders Nestabilities Labels Nine, Simon Says Stamp Bold Flowers Outline Stencil, Tim Holtz Distress Markers, and Wink of Stella Clear

Pop’s Card

Some cards are harder to make than others, especially ones for the guys! I love these tool charms from My Favorite Things and they were perfect for a “male” shaker card.

Pop Card: Simon Says Stamp Birthday Messages, Only Have Eyes for You, Balloons Die, Paper Smooches Curly Clouds Die, My Favorite Things Tool Charms, Memento Tuxedo Black Ink

2014 Halloween card 1

I love Halloween, so here’s another Halloween card! Sorry so short, but a really busy month. :) 

Halloween Card 1: Impression Obsession die #DIE029-P, Tim Holtz Distress Ink pumice stone, forest moss, broken china, VersaMark, Zing Leaf, Inkadinkado Creepy Lane, Gelly Roll glaze pen

Project Life 2014 ~ Week 20

What a great weekend! It was Mom & Pop’s 25^th anniversary and we all had a good time just being together.

Week 20: Scrappy Cat Family Traditions, Versa Mark, Tim Holtz Distress Ink Peeled Paint & Broken China, Tim Holtz Distress Marker Dusty Concord, Zing White embossing powder

2014 Project Life ~ Week 19

Logan had to work Mother’s Day this year, so he took me to the zoo on Friday. Tammy had to work and we missed her, but we had a great time.

Week 19: Technique Tuesday This One by Ali Edwards, Imaginisce stamp, Memento Tuxedo Black, Ranger Archival Ink Potting Soil, Tim Holtz Distress Ink Walnut Stain, Distress Marker Wild Honey

2014 Project Life ~ Week 18

Tam went to her first race at Talladega and Nafia saw her first fish. I think they both had a good time. The neighbors sheep got out and we spent an hour trying to get them back in their fence, no such luck. Sheep are scary at midnight! It was an exciting week!

J’s B’day Card

Happy birthday to one of my sweetest friends. I made her a card since I couldn’t be there! Hope she had the best day! Sorry the pictures are sideways, every now and then that happens!
 J's Card: SSS Handwritten Borders, Birthday Messages, Only Have Eyes for You, & Balloons die, Hero Arts Sparkle Clear Stamps “J” and “L,” Tim Holtz Distress Markers Mowed Lawn, Peacock Feathers, Picked Raspberries, Ranger Archival Ink Jet Black, SSS Doll Pink Ink, and sequins & glitter

2014 Project Life ~ Week 17

Tam and I had a bittersweet weekend. We caught up with an old friend and met a new one, bought some beautiful art, and went back where we met. The place is gone, but the memories still stand.

2014 Project Life~ Week 16

Just a week of random things! However, I am so proud of Logan!!! He was inducted into the National Society Of Leadership and Success! He really is such a great guy.

Beach Card 1

I really enjoy Lawn Fawn stamps and dies, so I had to make a card with the Life is Good stamp and die. These are so much fun to use that I made my mom and pop a card, hope they like it.

Card: Distress Marker Evergreen Bough, Forest Moss, Gathered Twigs, Mowed Lawn, Old Paper, Peacock Feathers, Picked Raspberry, Ripe Persimmon, Salty Ocean, Seedless Preserves, Shaded Lilac, Squeezed Lemonade, Vintage Photo, Warn Lipstick, Distress Ink Peeled Paint, Spun Sugar, Tumbled Glass, Archival Ink Jet Black, SSS Khaki ink, VersaMark, Zing Brownie Embossing Powder, Ranger Rainbow Sparkle Embossing Powder, Distress Powder Antiqeue Linen, Lawn Fawn Life is Good stamp & die,

2014 Project Life ~ Week 15

Awesome week! All the fur babies can now be out together, about time. :)  Tam and I also used our zoo membership this week, love having a zoo membership. Always a great end to the week.

American Crafts Project Life Animals cards.

2014 Project Life ~ Week 14

What an inspiring week!!! Logan’s Game Design class had an amazing Puzzle Party for the students and staff of Montevallo! Fun was had by all! Logan also joined Tam, me, and some friends for the NOH8 photo shoot in Tuscaloosa. I’m so proud to be a part of this but I’m even more proud of Logan for joining us for the shoot!

Autumn Leaves Golden Moments, Technique Tuesday The Story, SSS All Boy, and…

2014 Project Life ~ Week 13

What an exciting week! We drove to Cumberland, MD to get our marriage license, pick our place to get married, and meet the Reverend who is going to marry us! Never did we think we would get to do this!!! We also go to hang out with Terri twice this week. And my sweet Logan went shopping and being goofy with me. Awesome week!

PL Week 13: SSS Ice Cream Dream and Married, Technique Tuesday Ali Edwards This One, Lawn Fawn Smitty’s ABC’s, Stampendous Bee Critter, and...
 

A Christmas Card…

Yes, I know it is only August, but if you are making a lot of Christmas cards this year it may be time to get started. I have to say I love this easy, non-traditional color card.
Christmas Card 1: Stampendous clear detail embossing powder, Tim Holtz Alterations Woodgrain, and...
 

Thank You

Hey! Still trying my hand at water coloring. I am really enjoying playing around with this technique.
Our son’s girlfriend took care of our dogs while we were out of town and so I made her this little card.
 

Dog Card

We had a family member lose their puppy recently. Even though there are no words that help, we wanted them to know we were thinking of them.

Dog Card:colored pencils, sequins, and...

Lawnscaping Challenge: Watercoloring

 

 

 



I haven’t had a lot of time to create the last few months, but today I saw the Lawnscaping Challenge and since I needed a “thank you” card anyway…I’m playing along. I’m just learning about water coloring and I love Lawn Fawn stamps, so here you go. I hope you’ll stop by the Lawnscaping Challenge Blog and play along too.

Challenge Card: Lawn Fawn Love You S'More stamp,Wink of Stella clear, and...



The Reverend’s Card

I got married last month!!! After 17 years together we are finally legal! :) Anyway, the Reverend who officiated at our wedding was just wonderful. This is a card I made for her for all that she did for us.
This is the first watercolor card I’ve done and I couldn’t have done it without the advice I got from Kathy Racoosin at Simon Says Create. You should go check out her blog.


Tim Holtz distress watercolor paper, Sizzix dotted flower rings, and...
 

Pop card

I know I’m way behind, but here is a father’s day card I made. I learned a lot at Simon Says Create so I’m practicing watercolor painting and using distress inks for backgrounds.

Pop card: I used Tim Holtz Distress Ink pads in Salty Ocean, Broken China, Dusty Concord, and Forest Moss. Not paint or reinkers. Sorry for the confusion on the links. 


 

2014 Project Life ~ Week 12

This was a crafty week. I went to my mom’s house and we made all types of things. Wreaths, cakes, and some Red Hat surprises (Sorry can’t show those.) So much fun.

Week 12:Memento Tuxedo Black, studio g Sweet stamp, Simon Says Stamp Married stamp and die and color pencils.

2014 Project Life ~ Week 11

What a fun week! Roxy turned 2 years old this week and she picked out some cute ears to wear. Logan and I hung out and had fun being goofy! And that’s about all.

Week 11: SSS Married stamp, Autumn Leaves Rhonna Farrer Word Art Stamps, and...


 

*Kelly Purkey KPST05 ALPHABET STICKERS TEAL BLUE 6"" x 12""

*Simon Says Stamp Premium Dye Ink Pad GREEN APPLE ink006

*Simon Says Stamp Premium Dye Ink Pad SUNSHINE ink009

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Simon Says Create Continued

Today I won’t “gush” about how wonderful everyone was at Create, I’ll just sit here quietly while you look at the pictures. :)

 

Simon Says Create 2014

Hi everyone! I was lucky enough to get to go to Simon Says Create 2014! I can not tell you how wonderful it was. The classes were so amazing, the instructors were fabulous, and the Simon Says Stamp staff and volunteers could not have been more friendly, helpful, and knowledgeable. And the giveaways…I can’t even begin to tell you how fantastic they were!!! Trust me, if they do it next year I’ll be back! I just want to share a few pics of “create” with you today and tomorrow.
 

 

Mom

Sorry, just now getting around to sharing the card I made for my mom for Mother’s Day. I love all the sparkle!

Mom Card: Basic Grey Grow-a-garden, Stamp n' Stuff Silver Tinsel, My Minds Eye Lost & Found, Bo Bunny Et Cetera Symphony, and...

*Tsukineko MEMENTO Full Size Ink Pad TUXEDO BLACK

*Versamark WATERMARK Rubber Stamp Emboss Chalk Resist INK PAD

*S5-077 Spellbinders LABELS 25 Twenty Five Nestabilities Dies NEW 2012

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2014 Project Life ~ Week 10

Yard work and haircuts! There’s not much I can add to that. :)

Week 10: Colorbox Marigold ink, Techique Tuesday Botanika, and...
 

*Tsukineko MEMENTO Full Size Ink Pad TUXEDO BLACK

*Simon Says Clear Stamps PILLOW TALK SSS101331

*Tombow GRUNGE Dual Brush Pens Markers

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