Published - Stampers Sampler

Yesterday I received a complimentary copy of the Feb/Mar 2011 issue of 'The Stampers Sampler'. I had artwork published on pgs. 59 & 63. I'll attach photos that I took before I submitted these items for you to see....

One was created using the 'tempting template' dress shape and the others with the baby onesie. With the onesie, I made a utensil holder for a baby shower and then a gift card holder. The banner was my most favorite of the bunch and I'm thrilled that the folks at Stampington liked it too. (All stamp images are from Oxford Impressions). Those templates are just too much fun and I can't pass up the chance to try and come up with one or two whenever a new one is presented. Have a great rest of the week everyone and hope you get a chance to make some art yourself!

Think SPRING!

One of the nice things about being on a design team is getting to play with the newest products on the market. One of them being the brand new Graphic 45 papers - 'Once Upon a Springtime Collection'. I decided to create a poem and flower seed book, using papers from this line. All was housed in an accordian book from 7Gypsies. I added a belly-band onto some of the areas and inserted flower seed packets. Ribbons from Maya Road, a bit of glitter glue and gel pens accented the fairies wings. Here's a few photos of the book (sorry for my poor photography skills!). Maybe, just maybe, it'll inspire you to create one yourself. All products can be purchased at Hannah's in Antioch, IL. If you don't live near by, just give them a call and they can mail the products out to you. It's a great pick-me-up if you have the winter blahs! Think SPRING!

Published artwork...

Yesterday I received the February 2011 issue of 'Crafts n' Things' in my mailbox and had a tag published on page 36. I have always loved the woman image from the "Beloved" plate (Oxford Impressions) and decided she'd be perfect for this piece. I also used the letter stamp and created the background with it. Then I computer generated the sentiment. It would be perfect to tie on a Valentines Day gift. I know, I know, Christmas is just around the corner...however, with the way the time is flying by it will be here before we know it!

Blog Candy!

Bonnie Garby, owner of Reasonable Ribbon has a blog candy give-away going on. Check out this site for a chance at an awesome prize package -

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You have until Dec. 21st to enter, so hop on over and check it out. Bonnie has an assortment of great ribbons at amazing prices, plus super service! Good luck!

It's Showtime!

I wanted to post a photo of a simple card I made last nite using the new 'showgirls' stamp from Lost Coast Designs. I LoVe this image and can see all kinds of uses for it. The other stamps I used were from the 'party words' plate and the 'diamond border', also from LCD. The ticket was one in a package I purchased at the Dollar Tree. (Sorry for the bad photography, I really should take some classes;(

Hope everyone is getting their shopping done. We decided we are going to skip the cookie baking this year due to time restraints and let the Keebler Elves do the work for us. (Shhhh.....it's our little secret. LOL!)

Have a great day everyone:) Hope you get a chance to make something fun!

CONFIRMED Tornado

I don't have any new artwork to post right now and my life has been, well...let's say like a circus around here. Just when one THINKS things will slow down, something else happens! Last Tuesday there was a family emergency and I found myself on the freeway taking a family member to the hospital in the mist of a major rain/wind storm. We could hardly see the road ahead of us, talk about scary! Anyways, by the time I had headed back home I was turned away as there were road blocks EVERYWHERE into the town where I live. Power was out for a good part of the area and from what I know, trees and power lines scattered all over the roads. I headed out to Burlington as I knew at least there was a McDonald's I could hang out at for awhile and keep warm. Since the temps had dropped to 30 degrees, I wasn't about to sit in my car and freeze too. I called my hubby and he said he managed to get home and that everything was fine - we had power and no major damage. I tried for THREE hours to get home. EVERY route I took was blocked by police and security guards. I thought it was a WAR ZONE. They were telling us such things as "find another place to stay for the nite" and "it might be a couple of hours, we aren't sure". It was unbelieveable....I never saw anything like it. Finally, after taking a round about way (coached by my hubby), I was able to make it to the local high school just blocks from our home. There too I was stopped by a guarding police car! I approached him and asked how long it would be for residents to get home. He told me he didn't know. He said the school was open so I could wait in there. I went back to my car and called my hubby again. He was going to come and get me, parking down the street from where the policeman was parked. A few minutes later, the policeman pulled away and those of us parked in that school lot were able to leave and go home! I read in the newspapers yesterday that the American Red Cross set up a shelter at the local high school but NOBODY showed up. Well.....DAAAHHH! I must have spoken to at least four police officers and NOBODY ever directed me on how to get thru to the school for shelter. So much for communication.....

Tomorrow is Thanksgiving and all I can say is I'm glad that we all survived and HOPEFULLY something was learned over all of this! Stay warm and don't eat too much turkey my fellow bloggers...lol! Hope you have a better week than I have:0

Missing In Action....

I know, I'm a terrible blogger. Believe me, I'm guilty and know it, but have been so busy (still). I did manage to create a cute Christmas memory book last week and thought I'd post a couple pages for everyone to take a peek. (Actually I stayed up until 12:30 pm last Thursday to finish it but I didn't even realize it was so late as I was having so much fun putting it together....lol.)

These papers from Santas Workshop - LilyBee Design and were perfect for this project. With papers like this, it's soooo easy to create a great memory (and a perfect gift for a loved one, btw). If you want to create a memory of your own, all these supplies are available at Hannahs' Home Accents in Antioch, IL. Just stop by or call Jill or Dana and they'll set you up with what you need to create one of your own.

Have a great week everyone!