Twinkling and Thinking...

I know by now that you all have got your new stamps from Gina K Designs, right??? AND... I KNOW you surely all have this awesome new set... "One in a Million"... the new One Free with Three set, right??? Well... you know what??? If you haven't... there's still time!!! 

My card was created with a Pure Luxury Vibrant Violet card base.  I added some of that bright Key Lime Accent card stock.  I also added some of the DP from the Gina K Designs Patterned Paper Packs, Petals & Wings.  I stamped my image on White and used my Twinkling H2O's to paint them.  It has been a long time since I grabbed those and it felt good to try my hand at them again.  It's hard to see in the pic but they have such nice shimmer and shine to my flowers.  I also added some Copic marker to the stems and leaves.  I cut them out using my Labels 21 Nestabilities.  A bit of bling and some twine finish off my card.

I hope you have a fabulous Tuesday.  I had a long day yesterday attending my aunt's funeral... amazing how it can wear you out in the short amount of time.  Today I plan to create with my stamps and maybe do a little "Artful Lettering" class! 

Have a great day and thanks for stopping by!! *HUGS*





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Ahhhhhh....

You know, last week was "one of THOSE" weeks... when I was so busy I wasn't sure if I was coming or going.  And quite honestly, I'm not sure I'll make it to that decision this week either!  But... what I DO know is that this weekend is "Mom's Day" weekend and if I know my family, once I've finished breakfast with Mom and visiting Grandma... I'll be all set to be just like this adorable little fairy from Spesch Designer Stamps, "Wineglass" by Sylvia Zet, just relaxing and chillin.  :-)  Spesch has some awesome digital images and those by Sylvia are just a few of what they have in stock.  LOVE so many it's hard to keep the credit card put away! LOL

I created this card for the Outlawz Greetings Challenge last week but didn't have the opportunity to post it on my blog.  So here are the deets....

My card base is Pure Luxury Passionate Pink followed with a layer of Creme de Menthe. I used three of the DP's from Echo Park, Country Drive.  LOVE that paper pack!  My image was stamped on White and colored with my Copics.  I added a few pearl flourishes and finished off with my sentiment which I cut into a banner and raised up a bit fore adhering.

Sylvia's images are so cute and so much fun to color... I'm positive you'll see more here and there on my blog.

I hope you have a great day.  Sadly, I will be attending my great aunt's funeral today.  She babysat Steven when he was only a year old... he LOVED going to her house every day.  She taught him a bit of Spanish and got him addicted to Fruit Roll Ups. LOL  She was a fabulous babysitter... her and Uncle Richard... he loved having Steven around.  They had only girls so I'm sure having a little boy was such a treat for him.  ;-)  Steven is honored to be a pallbearer for her.  Aunt Jessie was 90 years old... I know she lived a full and happy life and for that I'm thankful.  RIP Aunt Jessie.  We love you very much!

Thanks for stopping by! *HUGS*





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Karing for Karen Blog Hop

Welcome to a special blog hop we are calling, Karing for Karen!! A hop for a very special friend of ours, Karen Knegten. If you have been around the stamping community for any length of time at all, you might have run into Karen. She is always participating in challenges, offering us wonderful inspiration with her awesome talent! About a month ago, Karen had to have surgery for two brain aneurysms. She is still in the hospital and we are having this blog to inspire more of you out there to send in some cards to Karen AND to her family that is caring for her too! So hope you feel inspired with our little hop for you today. Below you will find all of the links to all of the girls participating...these are from the CSS Alumni group and the Design Team from Gina K Designs. Enjoy and be inspired to send a card or two in! Here is the address for sending the cards to:

Karen Knegten
c/o R.S.V.P. Rental Services
350 W. Northwest Highway
Barrington IL 60010

My card uses Pure Luxury Pink Bubblegum card stock and Melanie Muenchinger's newest stamp set, "Basket Additions 2".    My image was colored with Copic markers.

I would love to be able to send a basket like to Karen to help her pamper herself and get stronger.  I'm sure the rest of the girls are also feeling that way as well.  Please stop by their blogs and see what beauties they have created on Karen's hop. Get well soon, Karen... we miss you!!!

Carolyn King
Tina Gilliland
Giovana Smith
Lee Murphy
Theresa Momber
Deb Felts
Vicki Dutcher
Cathy Tidwell
Melissa Shultz
Tera Fujan
Cheri Weston
Joy Hadden
Linda Payne
Sue VanDeVusse
Jennie Harper
Betty Neville
Geri Utterback
Brenda Turner
Miesje Flach

Thank you for participating in our hop.  I know Karen will enjoy seeing all the wonderful creations everyone made in her honor.  I am proud to know Karen personally and call her my friend.  And please... if you pray... say an extra one for Karen and her family.  And thank you to all who have been praying for her already.  *HUGS*




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Happy Birthday, Suzanne Dean!!!

The Color Me Creative Design Team has a secret!!!  Today we are hopping along to wish our fearless leader, Suzanne Dean, a VERY happy birthday!!!  Suzanne is the owner/creator of the Color Me Creative site and, as many of you know, teaches her Copic classes online and on the road!  She is one busy momma and we thought we'd take time to wish her a happy day and hope she gets to sit with her Cherry Coke and donuts (ya, a fav combination of hers!) and relax a bit today and enjoy the hop!

Each of us decided it would be fun to remember Suzanne today in "typical Suzanne" style!  Our creations will either help remember a "funny travel moment" with Suzanne or... share a secret about Suzanne.  Ha!!!  Bet she didn't see this coming!!! LOL

Here is what I created today....

My card started with Pure Luxury Black Onyx card stock.  I layered on some Red Hot and more Black Onyx before adding some DP from the Gina K Designs Patterned Paper Pack, "Poppy Prints".  I added some pieces of Black Onyx with DP from that same paper pack and also from the "Berries & Vines" set as well.  My image is from Saturated Canary, "Zorana, a Dancing Gypsie".  I colored her with my Copic markers and added a few Prima flowers on the side.  

My favorite thing about Suzanne is how she leads this "self-called" gypsie lifestyle.  She is on the move more than anyone I know.  I just wish I could join her!!! *hint hint*  Hee  But I have to admit, another reason I chose this image was because well... if you knew Suzanne well enough, you'd know she's always saying... "I need pot!" LOL  Of course, she DOESN'T use pot, but I find it funny whenever she belts that out.  And this gal reminds me of one of those "hippie" types as well.

In fact, while we were in California this past January, she and I had gone to a nearby little convenience store to purchase God knows what... and when we were heading back to our room upon entering the lobby I saw a gentleman get into the elevator.  I ran to grab the door so we didn't have to wait... Suzanne in tow!  As I got on I made the comment... "Whoa... just in time.  I looked at the gentleman and said... "That's how I run to catch ALL my men!"  Suzanne about lost it!!! She doubled over laughing and creeping into the corner of the elevator.  At that point I looked at the gentleman who said not a word... and said.. "Ohhh don't worry about her... she'll be ok once the pot wears off!" LOL  THEN I thought Suzanne was gonna pee her pants!! LOL

As we got to the room I took out my room card and was trying to put it in the slot as she stood there bent over, still laughing, then beginning to laugh a bit harder as I could NOT get that card in!!  I screamed, "I can't get it in!!!!... along with... "That's what he.." well.. never mind. LOL  At that point I turned and a gentleman across the building was standing on the balcony looking at us and visibly slowed down to watch.  Suzanne on on the ground by the door at that point nearly in tears from laughing.  Of course our roommate, Marti, had no intention, apparently, of coming to help us IN.. but we muddled through and got there.  As Suzanne ran to the bathroom!  Ya... good times were had by all! LOL  

I love you Suzanne.. 'cause you let me tell people you smoke pot and then almost wet yourself because I DO tell them!!! LOL  I hope your birthday is fabulous and special... just like you are to me!  *BIG HUGS* GF!!!

Now hop on over to the rest of the DT's sites to see what they are sharing about Suzanne.  ;-)

Tina Gilliland (You're here!)

Brook Guinn

Anary Baumgarth

Melanie LaBelle

Marie Gamber

Ruby McGuire

Pat St. Martin

Jenn Cochran

Michele Spera

Sandie Dunne

Dana Joy

Steph Lee

Suzanne Foard

Andi Murdock

Shelby Goolsby

Renkata Pacheva

Hope you enjoy your day, Suzanne, and remember... you're not getting older... you're getting ..... FUNN(I)ER!!! Ha!! HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!!  *HUGS*

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It's Right Around the Corner.... You Ready?

You KNOW what I'm talking about, right??? Of course you do... Mother's Day!! For me, being a mom is special enough... I never thought I'd have kids.  And when I decided to, it took three LONG, STRESSFUL years to finally have that sweet opportunity.  I can't think of one thing in this world that makes me happier than being a mom... having two beautifully perfect (in my mind) children and being someone they can always come to.  I thank God for them every day and I know that my life is a million times happier for having them in it.  They love to buy me gifts and I always tell them.. "Just being your mom is the most wonderful gift in the world."  I mean that but you know... they don't go for it. LOL  A great excuse to MAKE dad take them shopping, I think. LOL

But then... it's universal isn't it??? I too insist on getting something for my mom.  I know she doesn't need anything and I know if I asked her, I'd get the same response I give my kids.  But even so... I grab something that has meaning to me and hopefully her as well.  :-) For as long as I can remember, the "girls" in the family all go to breakfast with mom and then we all head out to take a flower spray to Grandma's grave site (her mom).  Of course, Emily, joins us for breakfast but afterwards I pick up Steven as he likes to visit Grandma with us.  Then, the rest of the day is my time with my kids.  :-)

My card today is one I will give her on Mother's Day.  I used the adorable "Dress Up Marci" from La La Land Crafts.  OMGosh she just screams "mom" to me... dressing up in mom's clothes... hee hee.  I actually did that when I was a little girl. Ha!!  (Oh so long ago! LOL) 

I used Pure Luxury Jelly Bean Green card stock as my base.  I added a layer of Wild Lilac and then a sheet of DP from the Best Creations, "A Walk in the Garden" paper pack.  Marci was colored with Copic markers and cut out and added to the card front using Pop Dots. 

I added some Prima lace and bling to the side and a cute little Webster stick pin to my bow.  Now Marci's ready for tea with mom!  :-) 

I hope you are having a great Wednesday... half way there to the weekend!! Woot! 

Come back tomorrow as there's a special surprise in store for Thursday.  Can't say what it is yet, but you can bet it will be full of FUN and LAUGHS!!!!  Trust me.. you won't want to miss out!!  ;-)

Thanks for stopping by!!! *HUGS*




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Gina K Designs April Inspiration Hop Day 3

The Design Team for Gina K. Designs welcomes you to another fabulous Inspiration Blog Hop!!! Gina and the Design Team will inspire you with many beautiful ideas! And as you hop through their blogs, make sure to leave a comment on each of them because we will choose a few random comments and those stampers will each win a grab bag of deeply etched, pre-cut Gina K. Designs stamps! To see the full list of winners check the Big News forum at Stamp TV a couple of days after the hops!!

First up... the "One Free with Three"... "One in a Million"

I have to admit the "Lacy Borders" set is making it VERY easy to do simple single layer cards and this one was no exception for me.  I started with some Pure Luxury Heavy Base Weight White and stamped my lacy border in Memento Cottage Ivy.  I added the flowers from the "One in a Million" set using Memento London Fog.  I stamped it twice one next to the other but a bit lower on the second image.  Next I used Tuxedo Black to stamp the flowers again in the middle of the London Fog stamped images.  I colored it using my Copic markers and added some self-adhesive rhinestones to the flower centers which I also colored with my Copics. I didn't worry about the grey ink showing thru on my flowers.. it just seemed to add a bit of transulency and shading to the flower petals. 

Truly love the look of that lace.. it really looks dimensional; don't you agree??  ;-)


Now check out all the amazing designs and inspiration:


Tuesday, May 1st

• Gina K
• AJ Otto
• Carolina Buchting
• Cathy Tidwell
• Deb Felts
• Donna Baker
• Emily Giovanni
• Giovana Smith
• Jimmi Mayo
• Lee Murphy
• Lori McAree
• Melanie Muenchinger
• Michelle Woerner
• Sharon Harnist
• Suzanne Dean
• Theresa Momber
• Tina Gilliland
• Vicki Dutcher

Thank you for stopping by and I hope you've enjoyed the last three inspiration hops the Design Team has shared.  Remember you can always look on the Stamp TV Gallery for even more inspiration and I know the team always has more posted there than we share on our inspiration hops.  We'd never get done if we put all of them on a single post. LOL 

Have a great day!! *HUGS*




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