A Little Helper...

Happy New Years Eve everyone!!!  I know this is another Christmas card but I promise, it's my last. Hee  And, I couldn't help but look at this adorable Saturated Canary image, Spritz, and think of him as also "Baby New Year".  Right?? I just love his little tummy and big wide eyes!!

I threw a bunch of image, cut outs and die cuts onto this card because it's how I imagine a tiny little Santa helper seeing things.  Everything, all colors, here and there and everywhere!  ;-)

My card base is Pure Luxury Grass Green followed by some Red Hot.  I added several different pieces of DP I found in my stash.  The little "Sweet Holiday Memories" tag was also from some DP and I cut around the candy dish and popped it up on top of the other piece to add to the Christmas candy stash this little helper might have his eyes on.

I used my Spellbinders dies to add a few accents in Red Hot as well.  My image was printed on Cryogen from the Paper Temptress and colored with my Copics.

I hope you have a safe and happy New Year!  The kids, hubby and I are, as usual, having our annual New Years Eve "carpet picnic".  Lots of good munchies spread out on a blanket on the floor while we watch some of our favorite movies and jump now and then to NY to see the New Years brought in first by our east coast friends and family!

Here's to a GREAT 2013 and to all your dreams coming true and much health and blessings to you and those you love!  Thank you for all your support during 2012!!! It means so much to me to have you share in what I love to do and to take the time to comment and leave a little love.  You are forever an inspiration and blessing to me as well!

Be safe in however you plan to bring in the New Year and I'll see you next year!  *HUGS*




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Daddy Deerest....

Happy Sunday!! I hope you're relaxing and enjoying the final days of the year.  Again, I am sharing one of the final Christmas cards I made this year.  THIS card was a special one for my dad.  He is a true deer hunter at heart and though he loves the sport, he has a HUGE back yard area where several deer stop by and play and yes, eat from the feeder and salt lick he has out for them.  I guess even though he loves the hunt, he really enjoys watching them play and romp around as well.  Plus, it's really cool to sit in his family room and watch them from the windows when we visit.  :-)

My card was created using Christmas Deer from StampinUp.  From hearing dad talk, it's the rack on the deer that is the "cream" and I thought this deer had a perfect one for the holiday.. of course, trimmed in ornaments!!  Ha!  My card base is Pure Luxury Fresh Asparagus and layered with a bit of Dark Chocolate.  I added some DP from my stash and a bit more Fresh Asparagus before adding more DP.  My image was stamped on White and I sponged the edges with Tim Holtz Distress Ink, Vintage Photo after distressing it a bit.  I added my sentiment on more white and layered it with Cranberry Tart.  A few self-adhesive copper nail heads finish it off.  I add a bit of twine along the side for a bit more rustic look.

I decided to show you my inside since I don't always do that and I really liked how this one came out.  I ALWAYS do the insides of my cards and since this was such a simple design I felt a need to stamp more.  Hee

I used my White again on the inside and did more distressing with Tim Holtz Ink.  I added some of the DP from the front to accent the bottom and a few of the larger copper nail heads.  My sentiment and image is from Gina K's Merry Little Christmas Stamp TV Kit.  I hope your holidays were special and you had just the right gift for everyone in your life.  Sometimes my cards are the EASIEST way to give something that is fitting for that person.  Trust me... my mom and dad are the worst to buy for.  I guess as you get older there's not much you really want or need.  Doesn't make for fun shopping that's for sure. Ha!  But... I can say, I know everyone was pleased with the gifts they got this year.

Have a great Sunday... relax and give yourself plenty of time to absorb the past year and get ready for an even better 2013!!!  Thanks for stopping by!!! *HUGS*

It's Finally Done....

Yes I know... I've been missing in action.  But you know what??? Christmas is OVER!!! Woot!! Woot!!  As much as I love the holiday, I'm soooo NOT a shopper!! I hate shopping regularly and Christmas shopping just about makes me crazy as a loon!!!  Ok... maybe you know me and ya... maybe it's not just Christmas time I get that way... Hee Hee

My image is Xmas Shopping by Kenny K.  He has some really super fun images there... go check them out!

I started my card with Pure Luxury Sandy Beach and added a layer of Fresh Asparagus with a  little DP from my stash. I printed the image on Cryogen White from the Paper Temptress.  She is colored with my Copic markers.  I added a little Red Hot card stock around for a border.  A bit of Stampendous Frantage Shaved Ice to add a touch of snow, some punched swirls and shiny ruffled ribbon to finish off my Christmas look.

I have just a couple more cards I'll share before the New Year so I hope you bear with me.  Because I too took a small break/vacation from work and I'm slowly moving back into it.  Sometimes it's hard to get things moving when the kids are home on vacation as well... KWIM?? ;-)

I hope you had a fabulous Christmas and I hope you made tons of wonderful memories to last a lifetime!  We sure did! Now I'm off to work with my new laser printer I got as a gift.. somehow I can't get it to print properly but.. worse comes to worse, I'll send it back for a new one.  :-)

Thanks for stopping by and have a great Saturday!!!! *HUGS*




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Uhhh Santa??!!!!

I just love this adorable image from Mo's Digital Pencil called "Santa's Hat".  OMGosh he reminds me sooo much of when my son was just a baby boy... *sniff sniff*.  I miss those "believe in Santa" days.  :-( But the upside is I love the awesome conversations we have and watching him grown into a wonderful, kind-hearted, smart young man.  Somehow I feel I'm doing something right when I see that.  :-)

My card starts with some Pure Luxury Ocean Mist card stock.  I added a bit of Red Hot and some DP I found in my stash which was perfect for this little peeker.  I colored my image with my Copics after printing it on Cryogen paper from the Paper Temptress.  I added a few rhinestone flourishes and a bit of twine to finish off my card.

I hope you are ready for the holidays.  It seems I always think of one more thing to do or grab or to FINISH even! LOL  But I suppose in the end it all gets done and as always, it will be a fabulous Christmas, as always.

Thanks for stopping by today and have a great Saturday!!!  *HUGS*

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Sorry I inadvertently deleted the photo and don't remember all the copics.  :-(

Latte Love...

Oh yes... I'm going to need a lotta latte to get through this weekend!!!  Final days of shopping and grocery store runs for all the get together dinners and lunches.  Oy!!!  Fortunately, all I REALLY have left to buy are stocking stuffers and Christmas pajamas for my kids.  But... I will have to run to the store for fixings.  Sunday afternoon we are going to my mother-in-laws for a soup lunch and I'm in charge of making my infamous potato soup... secret recipe! Hee  Then... Christmas Eve, we always go to my parents' house for their annual Open House.  Mom ALWAYS makes a run to Sam's Club for food, ham and such but EVERYONE brings something and there is a TON of food... something for everyone's liking!  My dad complains every year that SHE buys to much because she knows everyone is going to bring things too and then they have a load to worry about later.  But hey... that's what HER immediate kids are for... oh yeah... bring out the Tupperware containers mom! LOL

My precious image is another Saturated Canary image, "Latte".  I had so much fun coloring her with my Copic markers!!

My card began with Pure Luxury Cranberry Tart card stock.  I layered on some Fresh Asparagus and then some DP I found in my stash.  I distressed the edges of my Cryogen paper from the Paper Temptress which I printed my image on and used some Tim Holtz Distress Ink, Distress Linen along the edges.  A few little punched swirls, snowflakes and twigs finish off my card.

I'm entering this in the following challenges:

Anything Goes - Traditional Colors
The Emerald Faeiries Challenge Blog - Christmas
Celebrate the Occasion  -  #93 Christmas
Loves Rubber Stamps - Merry Christmas
Ladybug Craft Inks - Anything Goes at Christmas
Digital Tuesday Challenge - Layers

I love how she came out and she looks so cozy warm BUT happy!!! That makes ME happy.  If I put a latte in my hands, I KNOW I can conquer the weekend! Hee

I hope you are ready for the holidays and I hope you have all the energy and latte you need to keep you going!!!

I appreciate your stopping by and remember to stay warm; we are heading into that white stuff (shhhhh snowwww) tonight so I'm doubly ready for something hot and full of caffeine!!  Have a great Wedsneday!! *HUGS*



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Why Thank You, Miss Cammie....

Eeeeeekkkk!!!!!  Bwahahahaha... Oh Cammie, I love you dear and I just couldn't resist!!!  But hey, I've been there!!!  In October I helped my son bring in the Halloween decorations and duhhhh... HE left them outside in the box, bringing in just what he was setting up next.  But mom... oh nooo... I brought the whole box in and with it... TWO mice which managed to (I'm POSITIVE) FLY out of the box and into my kitchen.  O M Gosh!!! But, just to make little Miss Cammie and I feel better, I must say... my son was HORRIFIED!!! LOL  My 6'2", 15 year old was hopping on the counter quicker than I could say... "Get the broom!" LOL  One jumped into the garbage can and I yelled... "Take it outside!"... but noooo... that 15 year old boy yelped again and jumped for the counter... AGAIN!!! LMBO  Oh, what I wouldn't have given for a video of that!!!  Ha ;-)  So Cammie dear, you're not alone but I will say... my two were caught and gone!!! I hope yours is as well.  *HUGS*

My card base is Pure Luxury Wild Dandelion layered with Blue Raspberry and a bit of Lemon Drop.  I added a bit of DP from my stash which I might add, reminded me of tear drops... Ha!  My image, "Too Cute to Be Afraid Of!" by The Paper Shelter,  was printed on White and colored with my Copic markers.  I added a bit more Blue Raspberry for a border.  I used Melanie Muenchinger's, "Lots of Letters" to create my sentiment, which I'm sure is all our little mice friends wanted to say... hee.  I mounted it using Pop Dots.

All good fun aside, I am so glad my mice are gone and I certainly hope Cammie's are as well.  But I could NOT resist dedicating this post to her as I know exactly how she felt.  And, what a perfect image for two gals who had their scare by such a tiny creature. Hee

Thanks for stopping by today and I hope your Friday is fabulous!!!  Let the weekend begin!!  *HUGS*



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