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happy Friday!

I've got a few reasons to be glad it's Friday:

• my hubby isn't going into work tonight. Our family has a date with Thomas the Train bright and early tomorrow!
• it's payday! (*cough*MORESTAMPS*cough*) *lol*
• it's the start of a wonderful weekend off!

Anyway, here is a card I made a few weeks ago and am sharing it with you today. (you can see my son's fingertip pointing at the card while I was trying to take a picture! *lol*)

I just love this little Swiss Pixies stamp from All That Scraps! She is absolutely adorable just sitting there and chillin'. :)

Probably after The Greeting Farm, these Swiss Pixies rank up there amongst my favorite cartoon image stamps.

Anyway, what does everyone have planned for the weekend? We're heading to Santa Cruz tomorrow to see Thomas the Train. My 2 year old son will be SUPER excited, that's for sure! Other than that, we'll probably chill at home until Monday when it's back to work for me. (WAH!)

If you've got a free day tomorrow, be sure to check back here (I'm participating in my first BLOG HOP!) and check out The Greeting Farm's site for the new releases (can't wait!), their blog (lots of prizes throughout the day!), and Club Anya (more prizes!). It's gonna be fun! I hope I get a signal when I'm in the boonies and I can post from my iPhone!

Have a wonderful weekend, everyone!

supplies:
CS: Pacific Point (SU! retired), So Saffron (SU!), White Pure Luxury CS (Gina K.)
DSP: Good Morning Sunshine (SU! retired)
stamp: Swiss Pixies Gretel (C.C. Designs - All That Scraps)
ink: Tuxedo Black (Memento)
sentiment: Chit Chat rubons (SU!)
accessories: Swiss Dot embossing folder (Cuttlebug), mini brads, corner rounder, Diamond Stickles

hooked on Anya.

Here's another card featuring little Flutter Anya. :) Isn't she so adorable? I love the patterned paper I used too. It's new Cosmo Cricket. LOVE it. My very favorite LSS is closing in a few weeks and I was able to stop by for a few things. This paper is too cute. I wish I picked up more! I could kick myself for not doing it. *sigh* Oh well. So is the story of my life - I always convince myself not to do or get something and then I regret it later. And then when I go back for it, it's gone.

I went shopping the other day for shoes. I'm in my sister in law's wedding in a few weeks and need shoes to wear. So I hit up Nordstrom's anniversary sale to take a look around. I found a cute pair of shoes, but the sales girl brought me a different pair to try on - I fell in love with them and bought them right away. Anyway, she also brought out some Cole Haan boots to try on. Mind you, I didn't ask for boots to try on - the shoes I had in my selection were all pumps, sandals and flats.

Anyway, I tried them on to indulge myself. OMG. They were awesome boots. Super cute AND they fit over my calves (I've got big calves). I asked how much they were - CHA-CHING! WAYYYYY TOO MUCH for my taste. Let's just say, it's worth a Cricut Expression (and the boots were ON SALE at 50% off!)

Is it bad that I justify worth by how much I can get in scrapbook/stamping supplies with that kind of money?

Anyway, I didn't get the boots. But, I've been thinking about them. A LOT. I know I don't need boots. It's frivolous and spendy. But they're still nice to think about... At least I have until August 3rd before the price goes back up.

supplies:
CS: Very Vanilla (SU!), green (Prism)
DSP: Cosmo Cricket
stamp: Flutter Anya (The Greeting Farm)
ink: Memento
accessories: Copics, Coluzzle, Prima flowers, brads, dimensionals, Stickles

Have a fabulous day!

there's something about harry.

There's just something about Harry.

I got started reading the books back in 2000, I think. I had just graduated college and was waiting for my new grad program to start. My sister in law introduced me to the world of Harry Potter.

Boy, am I glad she did.

The books are cleverly written. The movies are AWESOME. I'm so glad that they're filmed during this day and age. I'd hate to think of the translation from book to movie if it happened back in the 80's. Think "Neverending Story". (I do love that movie, though!)

On Wednesday, DH and I had a bit of a date night and were able to watch the 6th movie while his parents watched the kids.

So glad they agreed to do this for us - the movie was SO GOOD!

I think I'm going to start listening to the books on CD again during my commute to and from work (I commute an hour EACH way so they get plenty of use!).

Can't wait until the next 2 movies!!!

farm fresh friday!

Farm Fresh Friday is the Greeting Farm's weekly challenge. This week's challenge? To use flowers and at least one butterfly on a project!

I really should be studying for that PALs class I keep saying I need to study for... But you know how you get an idea to do something and no matter how hard you try, you just can't get it out of your head? Well, last night I couldn't concentrate very well (I only had about 4 hours of sleep after my Friday's night shift) and I had just gotten the kids to bed - I just needed some 'me' time to get crafty.

So I came up with this card. I made Flutter Anya a blonde this time. And it was my first time trying out this combo for hair. I like the way she turned out! She reminds me of Tinkerbell! *lol* I had to go through my stash of patterned paper to see what would 'fit'. I'm not even sure if this worked out, but I like the brightness of the card. :)

Here's to hoping I win the challenge! I'd love the new Dressy Miss Anya stamp set to add to my collection! Cross your fingers!

Happy Sunday!

supplies:
cardstock: Melon Mambo, Whisper White, Wild Wasabi (retired) - SU!; Pure Luxury White (Gina K.)
DP: Sassafrass Lass
stamp: Flutter Anya (The Greeting Farm), Teeny Tiny Wishes (SU!), Great Friend (SU!)
ink: Tuxedo Black (Memento), Melon Mambo (SU!)
accessories: Swiss Dots Embossing Folder (Cuttlebug), Modern Label Punch, Word Window Punch - SU!; flowers (prima), liquid pearls, Frosted Lace Stickles, Copics

And since I've had a few questions about what colors I use, here's my list. I'll try to remember to do this every time I post a card, but I can't make any promises! *lol*
Copics:
hair: Y000, Y11, Y13, Y21
skin: E000, E00, E11, E21, R20
wings: YG03, YG07, YG17, G40, G82, G99
dress: R81, R83, R85, V93, V95, V99

i haven't forgotten about SU!

You may be thinking that I've forgotten about Stampin' Up! No WAY! SU!'s the company that started it all for me - the one that inspired me to get creative with rubber stamping and it's the one what's feeding my addiction. *lol* After all, I'm still an SU! demonstrator (let me know if you want to order anything, btw!). I can't forget about the basics!

I keep forgetting about this designer series paper from this year's Sale-A-Bration! It's perfect for baby cards like this one. I made this for a friend who recently gave birth to a baby boy! BTW, our new tally for the ratio of boys to girls amongst our friends is WAY more boys than girls. Malia is the only girl - seriously.

Why IS that?

Anyway, love this little card I made. It's so super cute. I wanted to keep it for myself. *lol* But I didn't.

supplies:
CS: So Saffron (SU!)
DSP: SU! (retired)
stamps: Fun & Fast Notes (SU!)
ink: Tuxedo Black (Memento)
accessories: Copics, circle & scallop circle punches (Marvy), ribbon (SU!), brads (SU!)

Have a great weekend!

Unity!

When I found out about Unity Stamp Company's monthly stamp kits, I got really interested in them. They're whimsical and cute. And they're super fun to play with, not to mention build my rubber supply. :)

I made a couple of cards a few weeks ago - super fun. I actually busted out my Stickles on the "bee-lieve" card. At first I didn't know what the hype was about with Stickles - but now I'm addicted! *lol* Good thing I already have 3 bottles in my stash. That should tide my cravings, right?

supplies:
CS: Crushed Curry (SU!), Whisper White (SU!), Basic Black (SU!)
DSP: I had this scrap in my scraps pile... I can't remember!
stamp: Unity Stamp Company
ink: Staz On
accessories: YoYo Yellow Stampin' Write marker (SU!), Apricot Appeal Stampin' Pastels (SU!), SU! blender pen

Another card made with Unity stamps! :) I LOVE love LOVE my Copic markers. This cherry image was actually the first image I colored that WASN'T a Greeting Farm stamp. *lol* I love how the cherries came out, don't you?

supplies:
CS: Real Red (SU!), green (Prism), White Pure Luxury CS (Gina K)
DSP: SU! (retired)
stamps: June '09 KOTM (Unity)
ink: Tuxedo Black (Memento)
accessories: ribbon, circle and circle scallop punches (Marvy), scallop edge punch (SU!), Copic markers

I was going through my card stash the other day and I realized that I have a TON of birthday cards, a TON of Thank You cards, a good handful of congratulation cards... I don't have enough special occasion cards so I decided to make one.

Another stamp from Unity's KOTM! So fun to color with my Copics. I swear - it's an addiction I tell ya!

supplies:
CS: Kraft (SU!)
DSP: Cosmo Cricket
stamps: May '09 KOTM (Unity)
accessories: Copics, dimensionals

I've got a mandatory PALs class I'm taking for 2 days next week and I'll be needing to study for it until then. (and I have to work a couple nights between now and then!) So I have to be good and actually hunker down and STUDY! So no crafting for a few days...at least until after the classes. :( But I'll schedule some blog posts between now and then. I wouldn't want to give y'all a reason to stop visiting me!

Have a great day! :)

Wish me luck on these classes

heLLoooOO NURSE!

I think nurses don't get the props they deserve half the time. In the hospital we're the ones doing the grunt work most of the time. Sure the doctors have the smarts and give the orders, but it's the NURSES who carry them out, who spend the most time with the patients and families, and who are the ones deep in the trenches.

When I saw this cute little Nurse Anya, I knew I had to add her to my ever-growing Greeting Farm collection! In fact, she might have been one of the first one I purchased! Isn't she so cute?

That's what I look like after working 10 hours at night. *lol* Yeah right.

supplies:
CS: Pacific Point - Stampin' Up! (retired)
PP: Good Morning Sunshine DSP - SU! (retired)
stamp: Nurse Anya - The Greeting Farm
ink: Tuxedo Black - Memento
sentiment: Chit Chat Rubons - SU!
accessories: brads, ribbon (SU!), Copic Markers, Coluzzle, corner rounder

hi-ho, hi-ho, it's back to work i go.

Aahh... Maternity leave. It was rough in the beginning - welcoming and caring for a newborn in the house along with entertaining a toddler all day and being the awesome wife and CEO of the household - it really did have it's ups and downs. But I've grown to love the time off I've had even thought it isn't nearly as long as the time I had when I had Jonah (I had 6 months with him. This time I only have about 4). I've enjoyed my time I spent at home - I'm going to miss being at home at night (since I work nights) and I'm going to miss the day-to-day life tidbits (since I'll be napping some of the time). BUT, I have to remember to put it all in perspective though - at least I only work 2-3 nights a week.

I made this card a week ago. It's something I made to keep in my stash... but it's a card I would imagine receiving to wish me luck going back to work tomorrow. I'll need all the well wishes I can get - I feel so rusty and I feel anxious like a new grad! I've been a nurse for almost 9 years and I'm nervous about going back to work - isn't that crazy?

*sigh*

I hope going back to work doesn't hinder my mojo and keep me from creating. I WILL try to find time to create something at least 3 times a week, darnit!

Have a great week! :)

supplies:
CS: Kraft, Real Red - Stampin' Up!, Pure Luxury White - Gina K.
PP: My Mind's Eye (I think)
stamp: Annika - The Greeting Farm
sentiment: Chit Chat rubons - Stampin' Up!
accessores: mini brads, nestabilities, Copic Markers

i haven't only been making cards.

I've been scrapbooking too.

I haven't been posting my layouts to online galleries. But you know what? That's
actually been really freeing. I used to have to create a layout, scan it on my
rusty old computer, edit it via Photoshop,  upload it to 2peas, SIStv, and where
ever else and that would take me FOREVER. I miss the feedback and the kudos
and "cute lo. TFS!" comments, but did I really need them? Not really. Scanning,
posting, and all that took away my time from getting creative. It hindered my
process. And now that I only post my LOs here or on Flickr, I've had more time
to get creative.

And my free time these days is something I don't have enough of - between
chasing 2 kids, going back to work (and seeing how that fits into my creative
time), my SIL's upcoming wedding and plans... it's going to get kind of crazy.

Anyway, here are 7 layouts I've made over the past few weeks. I'd type up a
supply list but I think it will kill me. *lol*

Have a great weekend everyone! :)

another girl from the islands...

Here's another card I made using another Greeting Farm image. I didn't use a sentiment yet... I wasn't sure what to write. Aloha? Mahalo? I just left it blank for one of those occasions I need a perfect card but don't have one in my stash.

Isn't she adorable?

Seriously, though. I'm addicted to these stamps. I need to figure out a way to store them better since they come as unmounted rubber on EZ mount. I haven't figured out what works best yet. But when I do, I'll let you know.

I'm reluctantly counting down the days until my return to work and life and where ever those 2 things take me. I'm hoping my mojo doesn't get lost along with my sleep (since I'm a night nurse) and my sanity (since I'm a mom to 2 kids under 3! *lol*) But I've found my groove with the card making so I hope at least THAT continues, if anything.

I'll be back later with more. :)

supplies:
cardstock: Prism (greens), Gina K. Pure Luxury Cardstock (white)
patterned paper: unknown
stamp: Hula Anya by The Greeting Farm
ink: Tuxedo Black by Memento
accessories: Copic markers, large circle Nestabilities