My Prayer Journal

I've been wanting to create my own prayer journal for awhile now but considering the condition of my stamp room until just recently that was not going to happen. Now that it is back in good working order I decided tonight would be a great night to do finally work on that project.

The spiral bound journal I picked up at Michael in the dollar bins. You have got to love that place! I used the SU! Spiral Punch on the left side, it fits just perfect on these. I pulled out some left over Enchante Designer Series paper for the background since it has such a soft, pretty look to it. The cross is stamped in Perfect Plum on Vanilla card stock and then cut out. I mounted that on some Mellow Moss card stock and then cut that out for a small layer. This was a huge task for me since I am scissor challenged! I popped the cross up on some dimensionals and then mounted it on Pale Plum card stock that has been lighted stamped with the flowers from Refuge and Strength in Pale Plum and the edges distressed using the cutter tool. The sentiment was printed out on my computer on Vanilla card stock. It was mounted on Mellow Moss and then Pale Plum. I added a few ribbons to the spiral spine but did not want to over do it. I think it could use a few more but I seem to not have any other ribbons in coordinating colors....how can that be?!
I am looking forward to start using my journal during my evening devotional time. I like to read My Daily Bread and talk with God each night before I head off to bed. I'm not a morning person and so I really enjoy ending my day this way.

Thanks for coming by. Happy Stamping!

A got a haircut!

OK..it's such a similar title to a previous post about D but our little girl decided earlier this week that she was tired of dealing with tangles and long hair and has been asking to get her haircut.

She really wanted Zabeius in the photo with her, so you get to see him too :o)

She wanted it about an inch shorter but the stylist recommended that we not go quite that short. She said it would make her face look even more round than it already is. So we took her advice, for now. A really loves is and I have to admit that it was much easier to wash tonight for me, and easier for her to comb out after bath time. She says she still wants it shorter the next time, so maybe we will just try it and see how it looks. For now, she is one step closer to being ready for her first day in the 1st grade which is less than 3 weeks away.

A Little Clip

I was gifted with this Jumbo Paper Clip some time ago and it's just been sitting waiting for some love. Tonight I found some inspiration on SCS and Mrs Boaz and decided to finally do something with it. I basically CASE'd her design. On my version I decided to emboss the apple with embossing powder and DD Glitter. I will use this for A's 1st grade teacher gift, which I am working on so it's ready for the 1st day of school.

The image is from the set Tart and Tangy, and I'm so happy to see it in the NEW SU! catalog which begins tomorrow.....(well, in about 12 minutes actually!) I think I might add some ribbon to it as well, but for now I'm happy with it!

Thanks for stopping by. Happy Stamping!

Designer Bag

I found the tutorial for this bag on Cambria Turnbow's Blog. Isn't it soooo cute! Since I'm still working on getting my mojo back I decided to give it a shot. I really like how it turned out. And it was much quicker and easier than I expected it to be.

For the base, which you cannot see, I used the retiring River Rock card stock. The Designer Paper is Ginger Blossom. The sentiment on the front is a SAB set from 2008 called Lots of Thoughts. I tied the top together with a little bit of River Rock double stitched grosgarin ribbon.

Inside I added 3 3X3 cards that coordinate and I will give this to my neighbor as part of her gift for her upcoming 40th birthday.

Thanks for coming by. Happy Stamping!

Momento Mall Camera Case

So I may not have my new catalog yet but I have been blessed with this wonderful gift from the SU! Convention. It is the camera offered at the Momento Mall and it is to die for!!! The pattern comes from one of the new Designer Papers that will be offered in the new catalog. Inside is an adorable coordinating print!

I'm pretty sure my dh won't want to carry this round so I am thinking it might just double as a little tiny purse!

Thank you Nikki for your thoughtfulness! Love you Girl!!

Wow...a card

So I have not been stamping in a looonnng time. And actually I'm thinking of changing my blog to a new name that is something a little more realistic. But for now, here is a card I made awhile back.
The colors came from a friend who made some cards with it. I used So Saffron for the base and accent color of Cameo Coral. The image is the retiring hostess set called From the Garden. I've always felt challenged when it comes to watercolors but I knew that is the only technique that would work with this image. I colors the image first with the Watercolor Crayons and blended with Gamsol. Then around the edges I used my markers in slightly brighter colors to give it some pop. I finished it off with stickles for Bling and a strip of twill tape and black brads.

I'm not sure anyone is even checking the blog anymore but I'm hoping to get back in the swing of stamping and posting!

Happy Stamping!

D got a haircut!

So, this post is totally NOT stamping related but I had so put this out there so that you could all see. Our son got a haircut - Chris style!!!



Now, I admit that the boy NEEDED a haircut but this was NOT quite what I had in mind. But after a few days it is growing on me. D did really well, sitting on a chair on the back deck.


Of course it tickled a little bit and he giggled the whole time but he did really, really well. I guess he won't need another haircut for...well, about the whole summer. But boy I am going to need to invest in some sunscreen or a bunch of hats for him!!!

Go Jr Go!!!

It's an evening race tonight...we are a Phoenix Int. Raceway....Jr. just took the lead!! He has not won a race in almost 2 years......

I'm a huge Nascar fan...have been for years and years....

OK...gotta go watch. Be back later!! :o)

I love flowers!!

Spring is here and I just love the flowers that bloom this time of year. There are so many varieties and colors I just wish I could have them all in my garden.


This is a card I made for VSN last week. The challenge was to use as many flowers as possible. Since I am a pretty simple gal who makes pretty simple card this was my design.

The base of the card is Pretty in Pink and the paper is LilyKate by Basic Grey. Isn't it wonderful! It was a gift to me and I just LOVE it. The girl image is an Elzybell sent to my by the very wonderful, amazing Jody Morrow. She has always been one of my favorite designers and a huge inspiration. The image is colored with regular SU! markers and mounted on a pink scallop. Because I did not want to distract from the image or paper I used only a small pink grosgrain ribbon as an accent. The card is finished off with a layer of Primas I got through one of Jody's "famous" Prima Shares, and a pink jewel brad. This card is smaller than most I make measuring 4.25 X 4.25.

Thank you so much for coming by. I hope you find some inspiration here today.
Happy Stamping!
Jen

Embrace Ribbon!!

Can you believe it! I got a challenge done this week. It's taken me 3 days for this card to come together but finally it's done. Not sure I love it 100% but pretty close.

The technique challenge on SCS this week was to layer ribbon...Hey, I can do that!

The paper is Lily Kate Basic Grey. I {{{Heart}}} it (thanks Gina!). It was layered on Almost Amethyst and paper pierced in the corners. All colors for this card were drawn from the paper of course!

The sentiment was highlighted with a little DTP and raised with some non SU! dimensionals. The brad in the corner is not SU and really does not get any justice in this photo!

Thanks for coming by. I hope you are having a great week!

Happy Stamping!
Jen

Going Big Time!

Is it really only Tuesday? Sure seems like it should be Thursday or something by now. But, I guess not. So to get us through another day I thought I would share with you the biggest card I made during the VSN weekend.
The challenge was to use this sketch on your card. In the description it mentioned the Carousel Notes that are now available in the Occasions Mini Catalog. I have been blessed to be gifted with some just last week and thought this would be the perfect time to try them out.
Let me just say that they are HUGE!!! This card measures 6 X 6...it's going to need extra postage.
The base of this card is the Textured Chocolate Chip scrapbooking paper. The other elements are then layered over the top. There is no stamping on this card, only Rub-On's from the 2008 SAB promotion. I sure do luuuvvv those things! I finished the card off with a little bit of polka dotted ribbon and some Icicle Stickles. I really love how it turned out and may send it to the person who blessed me with the notes in the first place.

Thanks so much for stopping by. I hope that you enjoyed today's card and it gives you some inspiration. Happy Stamping!

Some more VSN goodies!

I've been trying to work on a redesign on my blog but so far I just can't get the look I want. So, instead I am going to post for you another card I did for the Virtual Stamp Night on Splitcoast last weekend.

This card was for the catwalk challenge. Use an animal print or patten on your card. I was not sure I had anything that would fit this but then remembered a Cuttlebug Die that a good friend gave to me and pulled it out. Perfect!

The background paper is Pumpkin Pie with a black layer of pattern over the top. Beerafella was stamped in Black Stazon and then colored with the Water Color Crayons, Gamasol and an Aqua Painter. He is mounted on Always Artichoke and Black. Of course, since it's kind of a guy card I could not use ribbon or bling so just decided to keep it simple with a single Artichoke Brad. The sentiment was printed out from my computer. The Beerafella image can be purchased at Stamping Bella.

Thanks for coming by today. I appreciate the visit!
Happy Stamping!
Jen

A few cards

Since this Blog is supposed to be about stamping I thought maybe I should post a couple of cards that I have made this weekend. It was VSN on Splitcoast and of course I could not let it go by without playing even just a little bit.This first card I used the retired set All about U. The colors were all taken from the designer paper used on the bottom layer. The U was kissed by the Kissing Technique and then popped up on large Zots.
This second card was a challenge to use a Sketch Style Set. I love this Level 2 Hostess set called Infinite Goodness. The colors on this card are So Saffron, Close to Cocoa and Old Olive. The pear was watercolored using the Aqua Painter and Gamasol.

I have a few other cards I've made but am going to try to spread out the fun! If you have never participated in VSN you should check out the Virtual Stamp Night Forum on SCS and try to play along the next time.

How cool is that!

Check out the new widgit I just found at Nascar.com. Dale Jr is starting on the Pole tomorrow in Texas and it could be the time and place he finally ends his winless streak. So, hopefully it will bring some good luck.

Getting Ready for Daytona

In just under 24 hours the 50th running of the Daytona 500 will take place. For those who don't know...I am a huge Nascar fan and the #1 Dale Jr. fan around! I have watched Speedweek very closley this week and am so thrilled at the success Jr. has had so far. Winning the Bud Shootout AND the Gatorade Duels is just such a wonderful way to start his career with Hendricks Motor Sports.

Anyways...if you are a Nascar fan, not matter who your favorite driver is please leave me a comment on this thread and tell me who you love any why! It will be so much fun to see who the fan favorite is.

Have a great day! Thanks for coming by.

people are subscribing!

I have not been here in something like 4 months and just the other day I received notifications that someone new subscribed. WOW! Talk about surprised.

I really do enjoy the blogging but life kind of took over and I didn't make time for it. I was doing any stamping for fun and was just kind of feeling overwhelmed about the whole thing. I have also been working on my own website which is turning out beautiful! I just need to add a little more content and then I'll tell you all about it.

I have been stamping again and really liking the cards I am making. I am not going to post any of them here right now but please check out my Splitcoast Gallery.

I have tons of great ideas for the new website and look forward to being able to share more soon.