I didn't have a chance to clean up my studio from making Monday's card, so apparently it is "Wine Week" here. I figure if Discovery Channel can do a whole week about sharks, I can do a week of wine. :) Today's card uses the Half Full stamp set again. This stamp set is the perfect opportunity to practice my watercoloring technique. I started by stamping all my images in our Archival Black ink. Then using my Aqua Painter, I watercolored the … [Read more...] about Raise Your Glass
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Five Minute Friday – It’s PSL Time
Okay, I admit it. I am addicted to coffee. I love all different flavors and styles. My favorite is a Flat White, closely followed by a Latte or Cafe au Lait. Mochas? I'm there. Blended? Yep. Hot? Of course. Iced? Definitely. But there is one coffee I am not fond of even though I try to convince myself every year when all the hubbub starts. It is the Pumpkin Spice Latte. I feel like I'm missing something because everyone I know loves it. … [Read more...] about Five Minute Friday – It’s PSL Time
Happily Ever After
This past weekend, I attended a wedding for a co-worker and I think this is the first wedding I have been to in about 10 years. It's funny how the cycle of life happens. When you're younger, you go to lots of weddings. As you get older, you transition into baby showers, and then first birthday parties. Eventually school graduations... kindergarten, elementary school, middle school, High School, and then College. And I hear the cycle starts over … [Read more...] about Happily Ever After
The Unicorn Of The Sea
Did you know that unicorns are real? I'm talking about the unicorns of the sea - Narwhals. They look like a giant whale with a unicorn horn. The male Narwhal has a tusk that grows right out of their mouth and can get to be up to 8' long. If you look up pictures of them online, they look amazing, like this unbelievable mythic creature of the sea. But they are real. I love that the Quirky Critters stamp sets is all about unique creatures … [Read more...] about The Unicorn Of The Sea
Five Minute Friday – Be a Friend
Hooray for Five Minute Friday, which means quick cards and a quick post today. I am still suffering from jet lag big time. I'm practically falling asleep at work about 2:00 pm and then I'm wide awake about 2:00 am. I've tried forcing myself to not take a nap when I get home for work, but I am having a tough time staying awake until 8:30 pm. Anyone have any tried and true cures for jet lag hangover? If so, send them my way! Before I get to … [Read more...] about Five Minute Friday – Be a Friend
Happy… Monday?
Yes, I realize those two words almost never go together. But today’s card really makes me happy. I really like the bold black background. And those giant watercolor flowers are amazing! I did run into a small space issue with this card because all the die cuts and the flower are all so large. I did trim off a petal or two from the stamped flower. You really can’t tell though. If you think you aren’t very good with watercoloring, then this … [Read more...] about Happy… Monday?
You’re My Favorite Pirate
Wrapping up Pirate Week here on the blog, with the perfect card for your favorite pirate. Pirates work hard pillaging and plundering, bringing home the goods to their wench. It's nice to show them a little bit of appreciation every now and then. They'd love nothing more than a barrel of supplies and a jar filled with love notes to carry them through their next high seas adventure. Today's card is relatively easy to put together. … [Read more...] about You’re My Favorite Pirate
Make A Splash
I'm back with Message In a Bottle stamp set again today. This stamp set comes with so many different things that you can put in the jar. One of my favorites is the adorable mermaid. She is so tiny and has the sweetest smile. Here she is just waiting to make a splash. I bet you're wondering how I got that beautiful sky background. It is super easy. You'll need a Marina Mist Marker, and clear block, and a sponge. Scribble your marker on the … [Read more...] about Make A Splash