Funky Flowers
Posted on | February 6, 2010 | 11 Comments |
Happy weekend!!
Today I want to share the last of Wplus9’s debut stamps: Funky Flowers. I used Melissa Phillips’ photo inspiration for this week. Very fun set! I used a tiny bit of this set on yesterday’s post, stem and leaf, and everything on the card below:
I only used a few pieces of this set. Tons of potential I tell you and you can see more samples at Dawn’s and Maile’s blog.
I am so excited for Dawn and her Wplus9 venture. It was such an honor to have her ask me to join her team months ago. I told her I’d be happy too as long as the stamps fit my style – I told her I can’t color and if her stamps weren’t solids I’d have a hard time working with them – and she’d be ok if I disappear for a few weeks while we move to the UK. When a few weeks ago Dawn showed me the samples of her design I got all giddy cause her stamps are just my style. I had to say yes! THANK YOU, Dawn!!!
After getting the stamps all I have for Wplus9 are just praises. Even if I’m not in Dawn’s team I’d still tell you how great they are because that’s the way it is. Quality of the stamps are as great as Papertrey and Waltzingmouse. Crispy clear! If you like Dawn’s style you wouldn’t be disappointed with these stamps. If Dawn ever kick me out of the team I’d still buy her stamps. They’re that good {::SMILE}.
Gotta go. It’s still M’s day. I got to play baby doll with her. Plus the Jovie’s too cute to leave to play on her own (seriously, doctor’s order… she said I hold Jovie too much, she needs to learn to play on her own so that she’s not too mommy dependent). Right now every time I look at her she’d give me the biggest toothless smile. Love my two girls!!
Happy Birthday Miss M!
Posted on | February 5, 2010 | 21 Comments |
Has it been six years? It has it has!!! My little girl is now 6-yrs-old. We’re not doing anything crazy to celebrate. M wanted a party at her school and so we have cupcakes and goodies bags ready. Then this weekend we have plans on going to Kansas City to do some celebrating at her choice of places. I do have a surprise, or two, stops. Hopefully the weather will be nicer. It’s snowing right now.
Last night, despite my tiredness, I made her a sweet little card. She’s gotten simple and sweet on me and I thought this card would be perfect for her. I used Wplus9’s stamps again (check here for store opening info), mostly Funky Foliage. I used the tree top portion to make a flower! The colors I used are Rasberry Fizz, Artichoke, and Chocolate Chip.
Like I said it’s sweet and simple and very M.
Here’s a photo of my girls this morning. One just turned 8-mo-old yesterday and the other is a big 6-yr-old. I remember when she was just born! That sweet little face. So glad I have them in my life!!!
Lovely Wednesday it Was
Posted on | February 4, 2010 | 9 Comments |
Well, usually Wednesday is just the middle of the week. Hump day they call it. But today it was a bit more special. First of all I looked at my Google Reader. I haven’t done this regularly in ages. I’ve had to clear a few because I keep hitting 1000+ unread post. They’re not all crafty. Half are work related and them geek folks post every hour it seems. Anyhow, as I was skimming I saw my card and I saw the word: WINNER. I WON, I WON, I WON, whoohoo!! Ok, I’ve won a few things here and there but never $100 of stamping stuff!!! Thanks Embellish ladies for choosing my card. You made my day!! Then when I drove up to the garage I saw this little brown enveloped stuck to my utility meter. OOOOOH, my favorite thing after the kids: a package for me!!!! (I hope the husband doesn’t read today’s post, ha!). Content: Wplus9’s stamps!!!
I know I should have gone to bed but I couldn’t resist. I had to try it and here’s my personal review (I am picky about my clear stamps): the stamps are wonderful. They are high quality stamps, ones you don’t have to treat before you use. The images, as you can see from the close-up pics below, are crispy clear. If you haven’t signed up at Wplus9’s site, you should. It’s definitely worth it and the stamps are beautiful! So here’s what I did tonight.
For the journaling I used the Just a Note set (you can see more at Dawn’s blog). The chipboard that the “A Note” was stamped on was part of a tag from American Craft. The lines came from the Just a Note set also, great for making journaling lines besides sheet music. The little flower came from the Funky Foliage set. I think Dawn intended it to be part of a tree but hey, it looks nice on the back of that button {::SMILE}.
Then the usual clutter of shtuff. The Love Birds set (branch, leave, bird, hearts and the “I Love You”) is wonderful. Very versatile and the branch is the perfect size for scrapbooking/cardmaking (I’ve been wanting another branch that’s a tad bit longer). Again I used the Funky Foliage and Just a Note set.
The other stuff I used are: Making Memories and Sassafras pattern paper, Basic Grey chipboard, Prima flower, American Craft Alpha, and Making Memories alpha.
Alrighty, I better go to bed. I think I’m sleeping early tomorrow!!
Open
Posted on | February 2, 2010 | 8 Comments |
Last night I got motivated and did a scrap page of M. Plus I wanted to keep taking pictures indoors in low light condition with my new lighting kit (thanks, Drew!!!). If you want to see a better picture of M, check it out in my 365 blog. I haven’t read anything on lighting yet so the light’s not perfect. Even so, I still really love the photos — a lot better than if I didn’t have a light kit!
For this page I combined some Melody Ross borders, Prima flowers and butterfly, American Craft alphas, and Making Memories alphas. It’s really a simple page. I’m not one to layer because one it’s not my style (I try but can’t get it right) and second it’s just to dang expensive. That’s why my paper pages are pretty simple while my digi pages can get a bit jam packed with embellishments — just cheaper {::SMILE}. The word “open” came from One Little Word. It’s last year’s word, #61. They closed their challenge blog. It was my favorite but things change and people move on. The site is still up though, if you need inspiration!!!
M’s been my little muse for almost 6-yrs now (her bday is Friday!!!!) and because of her I scrap more and when I work her pages I always feel warm and fuzzy inside. Because of this little person I’ve become more patient and no matter how I look or what I do to her (time outs and such) I’m the best mommy ever and she’d tell me how much she loves me still. I love her unconditionally too and it’s a great feeling. I’ve got two now but this little girl made a huge impact on me. Love that little turd!!
Last but not least, hop on over to Dawn’s blog again. If you haven’t bookmarked or subscribe to her blog you should! She’s got more peaks!! Wplus9 is going to be awesome!!!
Love Birds
Posted on | February 2, 2010 | 5 Comments |
Check out Wplus9’s sneak peak! I can’t wait to receive and play with their stamps! Below is a sample of Dawn’s card with the Love Bird set. She has more on her blog so hop on over!!!
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